- Distance: 5.4 mi
- Duration: 17 min
The average bus between Des Moines and West Des Moines takes 17 min and the fastest bus takes 14 min. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Des Moines to West Des Moines. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 30 minutes between Des Moines and West Des Moines. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Des Moines is at 10:04 PM which arrives into West Des Moines at 10:19 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 17 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Des Moines station and arriving at West Des Moines station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Des Moines to West Des Moines bus services, operated by DART, depart from University Ave / 6Th Ave station.
Des Moines to West Des Moines bus services, operated by DART, arrive at Buffalo Rd / 73Rd St station.
The distance between Des Moines and West Des Moines is 8.9 km. The road distance is 9 km.
DART operates a bus from University Ave / 6Th Ave to Buffalo Rd / 73Rd St every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 17 min.