Shuttle Schedule
Getting Around Des Moines Just Got Easier! Hop on the official AACTFest 2025 shuttle! We’re providing free transportation between the Marriott and the performance venues throughout the week... so you can focus on the shows, not the parking.
Pre-Festival
National Festival
AACTFest Cycle
AACTFest & YouthFest Shuttle Schedule
AACT is providing complimentary shuttle service between the Des Moines Marriott Downtown (Festival Headquarters) and the performance venues during AACTFest and YouthFest.
Below is the current shuttle schedule for June 22–28, 2025. Please note that this schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, check back here throughout the week of the festival.
Important Note: Priority for the festival shuttle will be given with those with mobility and handicapped needs. Limited seating will be available. For questions, visit the AACTFEST registration desk on the 2nd Floor of the Marriott hotel. The Hoyt Sherman Place Theatre is 0.8 miles from the Marriott hotel.
Shuttles will run on a loop, with estimated departure and return times listed.
Please arrive early, as seating is first come, first served.
Additional Options: For a small fee the Des Moines Marriott Downtown Shuttle will take guests to nearby destinations. See hotel desk for more details.
Need to update your plans on the go?
Bookmark this page or scan the QR code in the printed program to access the live schedule anytime.
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
| Marriott Hotel to Des Moines Playhouse | 5:15PM | 6:15PM |
| Des Moines Playhouse to Marriott Hotel | 9:15PM | 10:30PM |
MONDAY, JUNE 23
| Marriott Hotel to Des Moines Playhouse | 8:15AM | 5:45PM |
| Des Moines Playhouse to Marriott Hotel | 12:00PM | 10:15PM |
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
| Marriott Hotel to Des Moines Playhouse | 8:15AM | 1:15PM | 7:15PM |
| Des Moines Playhouse to Marriott Hotel | 11:45AM | 4:15PM | 9:00PM |
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
| Marriott Hotel to Hoyt Sherman | 12:45PM | 6:45PM |
| Hoyt Sherman to Marriott Hotel | 5:00PM | 10:30PM |
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
| Marriott Hotel to Hoyt Sherman | 12:45PM |
| Hoyt Sherman to Marriott Hotel | 4:30PM |
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
| Marriott Hotel to Hoyt Sherman | 12:45PM | 6:45PM | 7:15PM |
| Hoyt Sherman to Marriott Hotel | 4:30PM | 11:00PM |
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
| Marriott Hotel to Hoyt Sherman | 12:45PM | 7:30PM |
| Hoyt Sherman to Marriott Hotel | 4:30PM | 10:00PM |
OTHER MODES OF TRANSPORTATION IN DES MOINES
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