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Transportation Services | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)

620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309

Eligibility
DART's transportation services are open to the public, specific programs may have eligibility criteria
Required documents
Call for details
(515) 283-8100
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Main Phone

Application process
Enrollment and application process for programs can be done in person at DART Central Station, or learn more by calling DART Customer Service
Fees
Cost to ride varies by program and service, details can be found on the website
Service area
Polk County, IA

The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa. DART provides resources for those who vanpool, walk, or bike. These services connect thousands of people every day to jobs, school, medical appointments, entertainment and more. DART serves Altoona, Ankeny, Bondurant, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Pleasant Hill, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines and Windsor Heights. DART operates a family of transportation services that make getting around Greater Des Moines easier and more convenient. Our fleet of 150 buses travel more than 15,000 miles daily throughout the region, making trips to shopping malls, major business districts, residential areas and schools. DART services include:

  • Local Routes
  • Express Routes
  • DART On Demand
  • Flex Connect
  • On Call
  • Shuttles
  • School Trippers
  • Paratransit
  • RideShare
Additional details on programs and services can be found at www.ridedart.com.

Date of Last Formal Update
07/14/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)
Regional and local public transportation.