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 34 bus routes operated by 1 transit operator. Browse the complete list of routes and schedules below.
Top Streets in Des Moines
University Avenue
University Avenue is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 17.6 km with 48 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 31 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 5.0 km with 26 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
Hubbell Avenue, US 6
Hubbell Avenue, US 6 is a primary road in Des Moines stretching 6.7 km with 28 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
Merle Hay Road, US 6;IA 28
Merle Hay Road, US 6;IA 28 is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 7.6 km with 28 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 27 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
Ingersoll Avenue
Ingersoll Avenue is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 4.3 km with 19 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
Grand Avenue
Grand Avenue is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 4.7 km with 18 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
University Avenue (1)
University Avenue (1) is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 4.2 km with 18 public transport stops. View stops and routes.
Mills Civic Parkway
Mills Civic Parkway is a secondary road in Des Moines stretching 6.2 km with 17 public transport stops. View stops and routes.