Directions
Google Maps receives the addresses you enter. Routes and travel estimates are provided there.
THE WAY THERE
Getting around Des Moines
Plan a drive, find a bus or connect with regional rail. Route directions open in Google Maps; schedules and service changes come from the operators.
Road conditions
Check 511 Iowa for state-road conditions and travel notices. Conditions can change after you leave; this guide does not calculate live arrival times.
Open 511 Iowa ↗Parking
Check city parking information and posted restrictions before leaving your car downtown. Rail-station parking has its own rules.
DART station and parking information ↗Local buses
DART provides local bus information. Check current routes, fares and service alerts with the operator.
DART routes and fares ↗Consult the transit operator for accessible services and eligibility requirements.
Regional transit
Check current routes, stops and accessibility information with DART. Compare the stop location with the street address of your destination.
GET A FEEL FOR THE PLACE
See the streets before you go.
Watch a recorded road journey before planning your own route. The film is not a live traffic report.
Watch the driving tours →