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How to get fromDes Moines to West Des Moinesby bus, taxi, car, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to West Des Moines by bus, taxi, car, or foot

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  1. Line 3 bus

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    1. Take the bus from University Ave / 6Th Ave to Buffalo Rd / 73Rd Stbus bus 3
    17 min
    $1–2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Des Moines to West Des Moinestaxi taxi 6.7 mi
    9 min
    $17–21

  3. Drive 6.7 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to West Des Moinescar car 6.7 mi
    9 min
    $2

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Des Moines to West Des Moineswalk walk 6.6 mi
    2h 6m

Des Moines to West Des Moines by bus

Calendar434Weekly Buses
Duration17 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.4 mi
  • Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and West Des Moines, IA, USA?

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.

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