Transportation
We strive to connect students with the surrounding Drake neighborhood and the entire Des Moines area. There are a variety of transportation options that students may access if desired.
Getting to Des Moines
The Des Moines Airport (airport code: DSM) serves as the gateway to Des Moines and to the beautiful State of Iowa. As the largest airport in Iowa, located in the capital city, DSM welcomes people from across the country and beyond. Six commercial airlines offer service from DSM (American, Allegiant, Delta, Frontier, Southwest and United).
It is an 18 min trip via vehicle (6 miles from the Drake campus).
There are no busses or shuttles from the Drake University campus to the DSM airport. Students will utilize friends, Uber or Lyft, or a Yellow Cab to get to the airport.
https://www.flydsm.com/
Megabus (U.S.)
Burlington Trailways Bus Stop at Des Moines
1641 E. Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(located about 5 miles or 11 minutes from campus)
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COLORADO |
IOWA |
ILLINOIS |
INDIANA |
NEBRASKA |
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Denver |
Burlington |
Champaign |
Indianapolis |
Grand Island |
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Davenport |
Chicago |
Kearney |
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Grinnell |
Galesburg |
Lexington |
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Iowa City |
Monmouth |
Lincoln |
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Monroe |
Peoria |
North Platte |
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Mt. Pleasant |
Peru |
Ogallala |
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Oskaloosa |
Omaha |
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Ottumwa |
This table shows the places that Megabus services from Des Moines, including Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Nebraska.
Greyhound Bus Lines:
1107 Keosauqua Way (located between 11th and 12th street)
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-243.1773
(located about 2 miles or 4 minutes from campus)
Getting Around Des Moines
Besides catching a ride with other students who may have a car on campus there are a number of options that make getting around Des Moines easy.
The Des Moines public transportation system is call DART. The DART buses come directly through campus and give access to local suburbs and the downtown area.
All student can ride the DART system for free with their Student ID.
Companies like Alpha Taxi (515-280-1813) and Capitol Cab (515-282-8111) provide services in the region.
- Drake University does not support or endorse any of the companies noted. These are only options as a resource to students and families.
Services like Uber and Lift are widely available and affordable options to get around Des Moines.
Managed by Drake University Public Safety Team, the Drake SafeRide buss provides free, safe transportation on a set route. Follow @drakesaferide on Instagram for more details
Pone: 515-343-6719