How to get from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus?

From Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus

To get from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines in West Des Moines, take the 5 bus from Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm station to Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm station. Next, take the 11 bus from Ingersoll Ave / 28th St, Dsm station to 8th St / Vine St, Wdm station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 33 min.

33min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 55
Bus - 1111
Walk to West Des Moines
Leaves from Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm
    ID 2032
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 55
    Wait for bus
    5
    Dart Central Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 3969
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ingersoll Ave / 28th St, Dsm
    ID 1789
    300 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 1111
    Wait for bus
    11
    Valley Junction
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    8th St / Vine St, Wdm
    ID 673
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to West Des Moines
    Walk to
    West Des Moines
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines in West Des Moines: take the 3 bus from University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm station to Buffalo Rd / 73rd St (Far-Side), Clv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Walk to West Des Moines
Leaves from University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2636
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buffalo Rd / 73rd St (Far-Side), Clv
    ID 832
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to West Des Moines
    Walk to
    West Des Moines
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines

The distance between Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm, West Des Moines and West Des Moines, West Des Moines is approximately 7.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 33 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in West Des Moines – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm

Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm is located at Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm, West Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm.

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

  • Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm
  • Franklin Ave / 56th St, Dsm
  • Franklin Ave / Merklin Way, Dsm

Public transit stations close to West Des Moines, West Des Moines

West Des Moines is located at West Des Moines, West Des Moines and the nearest public transit station is Vine St / 8th St, Wdm.

Bus stations close to West Des Moines:

  • Vine St / 8th St, Wdm
  • 8th St / Vine St, Wdm
  • 8th St / Prospect Ave, Wdm

Related Routes

Alternative route from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus via 3

Take one direct bus from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines in West Des Moines: take the 3 bus from University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm station to Buffalo Rd / 73rd St (Far-Side), Clv station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min.

56min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 33
Walk to West Des Moines
Leaves from University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    University Ave / Merle Hay Rd (Far-Side), Dsm
    ID 2636
    0.82 mi • 17 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Valley West Mall
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buffalo Rd / 73rd St (Far-Side), Clv
    ID 832
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to West Des Moines
    Walk to
    West Des Moines
    1.63 mi • 34 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines?

    The fastest way takes 33 minutes, using Bus line 5, Bus line 11.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Bus line 3.

  • Is there a direct bus between Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm and West Des Moines?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines?

    The 5 bus line goes from Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm station near Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm in Des Moines to Dart Central Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dart Central Station station near West Des Moines in West Des Moines.

  • How long does it take to travel from Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to West Des Moines by bus?

    The total travel time between Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm in Des Moines and West Des Moines in West Des Moines by bus is about 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm to get to West Des Moines?

    Get on the 5 bus from the Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm stop near Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm in Des Moines.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm and West Des Moines?

    Get off the bus at the Dart Central Station stop, which is closest to West Des Moines in West Des Moines.