Student rides
Drake University rides home, airport runs & game day
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 Des Moines and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Des Moines connects to the relay grid near Des Moines, IA (2 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Des Moines → Cedar Falls, IA102 mi · $15–$25
- Des Moines → Cedar Rapids, IA120 mi · $15–$30
- Des Moines → Omaha, NE146 mi · $20–$35
- Des Moines → Sioux City, IA181 mi · $25–$40
- Des Moines → Davenport, IA182 mi · $25–$40
- Des Moines → Quincy, IL189 mi · $25–$45
- Des Moines → Dubuque, IA189 mi · $25–$45
- 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.
All rides from Des Moines
31 outgoing and 31 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch Des Moines.
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Drake University student travel FAQ
- How do Drake University students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Des Moines bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from 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?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.