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How to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus?

From Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 50 bus from Douglas Ave / 57th St, 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 21 min.

201min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Bus - 1313
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm
    ID 981
    0.57 mi • 12 min
  • 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
    21 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 Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus via 5, 50 and GREYHOUND US0123

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0123 bus from Des Moines station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2049
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Johnston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
    ID 2037
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0123
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICY6
    125 min
  • 9
    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 Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa

The distance between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm, Des Moines and University Of Iowa, Des Moines is approximately 117.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 201 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, 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 Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm

Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm is located at Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm, Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm.

Bus stations close to Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm:

  • Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
  • Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm
  • Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave (Far-Side), 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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa by bus via 5, 50 and GREYHOUND US0123

To get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 5 bus from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm station to Merle Hay Mall, Dsm station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 50 bus and finally take the GREYHOUND US0123 bus from Des Moines station to Iowa City station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 1 min.

241min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 5050
Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
Walk to University Of Iowa
Leaves from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2049
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Johnston
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Merle Hay Mall, Dsm
    ID 2037
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 5050
    Wait for bus
    50
    E 42nd Street
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    E Euclid Ave / Dixon St, Dsm
    ID 4074
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Moines
    ID DSM6
    400 yd • 5 min
  • 7
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0123GREYHOUND US0123
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0123
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Iowa City
    ID ICY6
    125 min
  • 9
    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 Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa?

    The fastest way takes 201 minutes, using Bus line 50, Bus line GREYHOUND US0123, Bus line 13.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa?

    The alternative route takes 241 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 50, Bus line GREYHOUND US0123.

  • Is there a direct bus between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, 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 21 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to University Of Iowa in Des Moines?

    The 50 bus line goes from Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm station near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm to E 42nd Street station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till E 42nd Street station near University Of Iowa in Des Moines

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

    The total travel time between Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm and University Of Iowa in Des Moines by bus is about 3 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the 50 bus from the Douglas Ave / 57th St, Dsm stop near Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm in Des Moines.

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

    Get off the bus at the E 42nd Street stop, which is closest to University Of Iowa in Des Moines.

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