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Getting around Des Moines, WA

Planning to travel in Des Moines? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, let this guide help you make the most of your Des Moines experience. Travel from the airport to a hotel using Uber and discover popular routes and destinations.

Getting around Des Moines, WA

Planning to travel in Des Moines? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, let this guide help you make the most of your Des Moines experience. Travel from the airport to a hotel using Uber and discover popular routes and destinations.

Getting around Des Moines, WA

Planning to travel in Des Moines? Whether you’re a visitor or a resident, let this guide help you make the most of your Des Moines experience. Travel from the airport to a hotel using Uber and discover popular routes and destinations.

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Reserve car service in Des Moines with Uber

Arrange your car service needs in advance with Uber in Des Moines. Request a ride anytime up to 90 days ahead, whether you need transportation to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, you have plans to visit your favorite restaurant, or you’re going somewhere else.

Ride Sharing in Des Moines

Getting around Des Moines without a car is easy with Uber. Find places to visit in the area, then request a ride on any day and at any time of the week. You can request a ride in real-time or request a ride in advance so your ride is ready when you are. Whether you’re traveling in a group or alone, you can use the app to find a ride option for your needs.

Open the Uber app and enter your destination to begin exploring Des Moines.

Des Moines-area airport car service

When your travel in Des Moines takes you to an airport from a neighborhood, or elsewhere, open the app and request a ride at any time of day. Tap below on the name of a nearby airport to learn how to use Uber to get car service to arrivals and departures. On the linked airport page, you’ll find out where to meet your driver for pickup, how much the trip will cost, and more.

Choose the best ways to get around Des Moines

  • Taxi in Des Moines

    Consider Uber as an alternative to taxis when getting around Des Moines. With Uber, you can trade flagging down cabs for requesting rides on demand, no matter the time of day. Request a ride from an airport to a hotel, head to a restaurant, or visit another place. The choice is yours. Open the app and enter a destination to get started.

  • Public transport in Des Moines

    Getting around with public transport is an affordable way to travel. Depending on the area, you can view nearby bus or subway routes with Uber Transit to help plan your travels. Open the app to see if Uber Transit is available in your neighborhood or visit popular places in Des Moines by ridesharing with Uber.

  • Bike rentals in Des Moines

    Biking is an eco-friendly way to get around the heart of a city. In select cities, you can find and ride electric bikes with Uber. Open the app to see if bikes are available in Des Moines. If bikes are available in Des Moines, remember to wear a helmet and follow traffic laws while riding.

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Popular destinations in Des Moines

Uber makes Des Moines travel easy. While riders can use Uber to request a ride to pretty much anywhere, some destinations are more popular than others. Uber riders getting around Des Moines request rides to Angle Lake Metro Link Light Rail Station more than any other spot.

Here, you can explore popular routes requested by riders near you—with dropoff locations and average route prices.

Popular destinations in Des Moines

Destination

Average price with UberX*

Angle Lake Metro Link Light Rail Station

$11

Westfield Southcenter

$22

Amazon Fulfillment BfI4

$17

Amazon Fulfillment Center-BFI8

$8

Greenside Recreational

$10

Taxis and other ride options near Des Moines

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. The Uber app gives you the power to request a ride to get around Des Moines anytime, 24/7.

  • With Uber, you can choose the ride option that works best for your budget when you travel in Des Moines. To see the possible cost, open the app and input your destination in the “Where to?” box. The price estimate for each ride option will appear; scroll to see what’s currently available.

  • Yes. Open your Uber app to request Des Moines car service, and let your driver take you where you want to go. (You might see other Des Moines transportation options available in your app, too.)

  • Check the Uber app to see if car rentals are available in your city. If so, choose Rent and complete your reservation with a rental provider using the Uber app. Then travel in Des Moines or wherever the road takes you.

  • Your safety when traveling in Des Moines is a top priority. In a few taps, you can access in-app features like the emergency assistance button to call authorities if you need help.

Uber does not tolerate the use of alcohol or drugs by drivers using the Uber app. If you believe your driver may be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, please have the driver end the trip immediately.

Commercial vehicles may be subject to additional state government taxes, which would be over and above the toll.

After the driver has ended the trip, please report any feedback when rating your trip in the Uber app, emailing customercomplaints@uber.com, visiting help.uber.com, or calling 800-664-1378.

You can also report a zero-tolerance complaint to the City of Seattle’s Department of Finance and Administrative Services by calling 206-386-1267 or sending an email to consumerprotection@seattle.gov.

To reach the Critical Response Safety Line, click here

No flat rates are available for UberX. UberX does not pick up at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Booking fees may be higher than the published amount for certain services or trips.

*Sample rider prices are average UberX prices only and do not reflect variations due to geography, traffic delays, promotions, or other factors. Flat rates and minimum fees may apply. Actual prices for rides and scheduled rides may vary.