There are 5 ways to get from Des Moines to Waukee by bus, taxi, or car
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Line 52 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to 60Th St / University Avebus 52
- Take the taxi from 60Th St / University Ave to Waukeetaxi
29 min$16–19Drive 15.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Waukeecar 15.8 mi
21 min$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Des Moines to Waukeetaxi 15.8 mi
21 min$35–45Line 52 bus, taxi via Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr
- Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Drbus 52
- Take the taxi from Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr to Waukeetaxi
34 min$16–20Line 52 bus, taxi via Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr #2
- Take the bus from 6Th Ave / Center St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Drbus 52
- Take the taxi from Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr to Waukeetaxi
35 min$16–20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Waukee is to drive which costs $2 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Waukee is to taxi which takes 21 min and costs $35 - $45.
The distance between Des Moines and Waukee is 15 miles. The road distance is 15.9 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Waukee without a car is to line 52 bus and taxi which takes 29 min and costs $15 - $19.
It takes approximately 29 min to get from Des Moines to Waukee, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Waukee is 16 miles. It takes approximately 21 min to drive from Des Moines to Waukee.
There are 203+ hotels available in Waukee.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Waukee, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Des Moines to Waukee. However, you can take the line 52 bus to 60Th St / University Ave then take the taxi to Waukee. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Waukee.
- Phone
- +1 515-283-8100
- Website
- ridedart.com
Bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to 60Th St / University Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- DART
- Children 6-10, Adults 65+
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from 6Th Ave / Crocker St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- DART
- Children 6-10, Adults 65+
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from 6Th Ave / Center St, Dsm to Jordan Creek Pkwy / Vista Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- DART
- Children 6-10, Adults 65+
- $1
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Estimated price
- $14–45
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
Freedom Taxicab
- Phone
- +1 515-289-9800
Capitol Cab
- Phone
- +1 515-243-1111
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