How to get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus?

From Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus

To get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the GREEN bus from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St. station to Applebees station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0154 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 32 min. The bus schedule from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

272min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Bus - 1313
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Applebees
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    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 Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus via GREEN and GREYHOUND US0154

To get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, take the GREEN bus from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St. station to Applebees station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from Marshalltown (Git N Go) station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min. The bus schedule from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

278min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Applebees
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICI6
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    1.52 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa

The distance between Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave., Des Moines and University Of Iowa, Des Moines is approximately 126.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 272 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd 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 Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa

To check the bus schedule from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd 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.

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Alternative route from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa by bus via GREEN and GREYHOUND US0154

To get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, take the GREEN bus from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St. station to Applebees station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0154 bus from Marshalltown (Git N Go) station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 38 min. The bus schedule from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to University Of Iowa on the Moovit app.

278min
Walk to bus station
Bus - GREENGREEN
Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St.
    590 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - GREENGREEN
    Wait for bus
    GREEN
    Loop
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Applebees
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Marshalltown (Git N Go)
    ID MRH6
    360 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0154GREYHOUND US0154
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0154
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICI6
    185 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    1.52 mi • 32 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa?

    The fastest way takes 272 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0154, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa?

    The alternative route takes 278 minutes, using Bus line GREEN, Bus line GREYHOUND US0154.

  • Is there a direct bus between Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd 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 32 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    The GREEN bus line goes from W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St. station near Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd 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 Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. and University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus is about 4 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. to get to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    Get on the GREEN bus from the W. Meadow Ln/S. Center St. stop near Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd Ave. in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Rainbow Dr./S. 3rd 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.

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