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How to get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus?

From Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus

To get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 50 bus from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station to E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0123 bus and finally take the 13 bus from Capitol St & Prentiss St station to Mccollister Blvd & Riverside Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 11 min.

191min
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Bus - 1313
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0123
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICY6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Capitol St & Prentiss St
    ID 7075
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1313
    Wait for bus
    13
    Downtown Interchange
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mccollister Blvd & Riverside Dr
    10 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 Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus via 50 and GREYHOUND US0123

To get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, take the 50 bus from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station to E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0123 bus from Des Moines station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0123
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICY6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa

The distance between Merle Hay Mall, Dsm, Des Moines and University Of Iowa, Des Moines is approximately 116.94 mi, which can typically be travelled in 191 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm 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.

Public transit stations close to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

Merle Hay Mall, Dsm is located at Merle Hay Mall, Dsm, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Douglas Ave / 52nd St, Dsm.

Bus stations close to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm:

  • Douglas Ave / 52nd St, Dsm
  • Merle Hay Rd / Douglas Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
  • Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm

Public transit stations close to University Of Iowa, Des Moines

University Of Iowa is located at McCollister Boulevard, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Gilbert St & Naploeon Ln.

Bus stations close to University Of Iowa:

  • Gilbert St & Naploeon Ln
  • South Gilbert St
  • Mccollister Blvd & Riverside Dr

Alternative route from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus via 50 and GREYHOUND US0123

To get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, take the 50 bus from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station to E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm station. Next, take the GREYHOUND US0123 bus from Des Moines station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 26 min.

206min
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
  • 2
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    22 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0123
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICY6
    125 min
  • 7
    Walk to University Of Iowa
    Walk to
    University Of Iowa
    McCollister Boulevard
    2.19 mi • 45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa?

    The fastest way takes 191 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line GREYHOUND US0123, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa?

    The alternative route takes 206 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line GREYHOUND US0123.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merle Hay Mall, Dsm and University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    The 50 bus line goes from E 42nd Street station near Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm station near University Of Iowa in Des Moines

  • How long does it take to travel from Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Merle Hay Mall, Dsm and University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus is about 3 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Merle Hay Mall, Dsm to get to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    Get on the 50 bus from the E 42nd Street stop near Merle Hay Mall, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Merle Hay Mall, Dsm and University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    Get off the bus at the E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm stop, which is closest to University Of Iowa in Des Moines.