Student rides
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center rides home, airport runs & game day
West Des Moines, Iowa· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from West Des Moines and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
West Des Moines connects to the relay grid near Des Moines, IA (12 miles away). Popular first legs:
- West Des Moines → Cedar Falls, IA102 mi · $15–$25
- West Des Moines → Cedar Rapids, IA120 mi · $15–$30
- West Des Moines → Omaha, NE146 mi · $20–$35
- West Des Moines → Sioux City, IA181 mi · $25–$40
- West Des Moines → Davenport, IA182 mi · $25–$40
- West Des Moines → Quincy, IL189 mi · $25–$45
- West Des Moines → Dubuque, IA189 mi · $25–$45
- West Des Moines → Rochester, MN204 mi · $25–$45
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near West Des Moines
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center student travel FAQ
- How do Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving West Des Moines and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from West Des Moines cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.