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How to get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus?

From Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus

To get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the ORANGE bus from Anson St. & 3rd Ave. station to Legions Bar station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0154S bus and finally take the 13 bus from Capitol St & Benton St station to Mccollister Blvd & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Main St. & 8th Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

263min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ORANGEORANGE
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
Bus - 1313
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Anson St. & 3rd Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Anson St. & 3rd Ave.
    1.19 mi • 25 min
  • 2
    Bus - ORANGEORANGE
    Wait for bus
    ORANGE
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Legions Bar
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    740 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICI6
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Capitol St & Benton St
    ID 7073
    490 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Downtown Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mccollister Blvd & Riverside Dr
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    150 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus via RED, GREEN and GREYHOUND US0154S

To get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RED bus from Main St. & 8th Ave. station to Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (Macc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0154S bus from Marshalltown (Git N Go) station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Main St. & 8th Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

383min
Bus - REDRED
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Main St. & 8th Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St. & 8th Ave.
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (Macc)
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S. Center St./Iowa Ave.
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICI6
    185 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    1.55 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa

The distance between Main St. & 8th Ave., Des Moines and University Of Iowa, Des Moines is approximately 128.7 mi, which can typically be travelled in 263 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa

To check the bus schedule from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Main St. & 8th Ave.) and destination (University Of Iowa), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Alternative route from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus via RED, GREEN and GREYHOUND US0154S

To get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the RED bus from Main St. & 8th Ave. station to Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (Macc) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0154S bus from Marshalltown (Git N Go) station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 23 min. The bus schedule from Main St. & 8th Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

383min
Bus - REDRED
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Main St. & 8th Ave.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Main St. & 8th Ave.
  • 2
    Bus - REDRED
    Wait for bus
    RED
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marshalltown Arts & Civic Center (Macc)
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    Loop
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    S. Center St./Iowa Ave.
    11 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154SGREYHOUND US0154S
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154S
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICI6
    185 min
  • 9
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    1.55 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa?

    The fastest way takes 263 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line GREYHOUND US0154S, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa?

    The alternative route takes 383 minutes, using Bus line RED, Bus line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0154S.

  • Is there a direct bus between Main St. & 8th Ave. and University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 23 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    The ORANGE bus line goes from Anson St. & 3rd Ave. station near Main St. & 8th Ave. to Loop station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Loop station near University Of Iowa in Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Main St. & 8th Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Main St. & 8th Ave. and University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus is about 4 hr 23 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Main St. & 8th Ave. to get to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    Get on the ORANGE bus from the Anson St. & 3rd Ave. stop near Main St. & 8th Ave. in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Main St. & 8th Ave. and University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    Get off the bus at the Loop stop, which is closest to University Of Iowa in Des Moines.