Des Moines Public Transport: Live Schedules & Maps

Des Moines, Iowa, United States is located at coordinates 41.60, -93.61. The city operates in the America/Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time begins on March 8, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour) and ends on November 1, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).

The city's public transportation network includes 61 bus routes operated by 1 transit operator. Browse the complete list of routes and schedules below.


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Top Streets in Des Moines

  • University Avenue

    University Avenue is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 29.4 km with 86 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • East University Avenue, IA 163

    East University Avenue, IA 163 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 13.3 km with 49 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Ingersoll Avenue

    Ingersoll Avenue is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 7.9 km with 35 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Westown Parkway

    Westown Parkway is a local road in Des Moines stretching 11.7 km with 46 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Douglas Avenue, US 6

    Douglas Avenue, US 6 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 6.7 km with 42 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Hubbell Avenue, US 6

    Hubbell Avenue, US 6 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 8.3 km with 41 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • East Euclid Avenue, US 6

    East Euclid Avenue, US 6 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 10.3 km with 30 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Southwest 9th Street

    Southwest 9th Street is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 7.3 km with 39 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • E P True Parkway

    E P True Parkway is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 7.9 km with 34 public transport stops. View stops and routes.

  • Merle Hay Road, US 6;IA 28

    Merle Hay Road, US 6;IA 28 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 7.6 km with 34 public transport stops. View stops and routes.