United States DART Bus Schedule Finder
Find the Correct DART Bus Route, Schedule, Stop and Live Arrival Tool
“DART bus schedule” can refer to Dallas Area Rapid Transit in Texas, DART First State in Delaware or the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority in Iowa. These are separate systems with different routes, fares, apps and operating hours.
Choose your region first. Then confirm the route number, destination, travel day, boarding stop, effective timetable date and live service status before leaving.
Primary search intent
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Other U.S. systems
Delaware and Des Moines
Schedule rule
Check effective date
Arrival rule
Use official live tracker
Last reviewed
Which DART Bus Schedule Do You Need?
Look at the state or metro area printed on the bus stop, fare app, timetable or website. The acronym alone is not enough.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
Choose this system for Dallas and participating North Texas communities. It operates buses, DART Rail, GoLink, regional connections and other services.
DART First State
Choose this system for Delaware routes in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties, including intercounty routes and seasonal Beach Bus service.
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Choose this system for Des Moines and participating Central Iowa communities. Its redesigned route network began June 14, 2026.
Not Dublin DART: this article covers U.S. bus systems. Dublin’s DART is an Irish rail service and uses different schedules, stations and fares.
DART Bus Schedule Guide
Confirm Six Details Before Reading Any DART Timetable
State
Texas, Delaware or Iowa.
Agency
Read the full DART name.
Route
Match the complete number.
Direction
Use the final destination.
Service day
Weekday or weekend.
Effective date
Check the current schedule.
Fast identification: GoPass usually points to North Texas, DART Pass points to Delaware, and MyDART points to Des Moines.
The Main U.S. DART Bus Networks
This SVG is a system-selection diagram, not a geographic route map. Open the official local map before walking to a stop.
Dallas DART Bus Schedules, Times and Stops
Dallas Area Rapid Transit provides fixed-route buses across its North Texas service area. The official schedule page lets riders search by route number or route name and then open route information, maps, alerts and stop-to-stop schedules.
Normal system span
DART buses and trains generally operate daily from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight. Individual bus routes can start later, finish earlier or operate only on selected days.
Designated stops
Dallas DART fixed-route trips begin and end at designated stops. Do not assume the driver can board passengers between marked stops.
Stop-to-stop schedule
Enter the starting stop, destination stop, date and time to calculate the scheduled trip between two points on a route.
GoPass app
Use GoPass to plan trips, view maps, purchase eligible fares, save preferred routes and check real-time travel information.
GoLink
Most GoLink zones operate from 5 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. Zone details and booking rules can differ.
Current system map
The reviewed Dallas bus, rail and GoLink system map is effective February 2, 2026.
Open Dallas DART schedules and maps.
Visit the official DART schedule selector.
Enter the route number or name.
Use the full route label shown on the bus stop or trip planner.
Choose the direction.
Match the destination sign rather than relying only on inbound or outbound wording.
Select the travel day.
Weekday, Saturday and Sunday departure patterns may differ.
Open the exact stop.
Use the stop name or stop ID for arrival information.
Check alerts before departure.
A valid timetable does not show every temporary detour, missed trip or relocated stop.
How Dallas DART Bus Routes Are Organized
The current system-map legend separates routes by their typical midday frequency and service type. Frequency can change by time of day.
Core frequent
Midday category
15–20 min
Frequent local
Midday category
30 min
Lower frequency
Midday category
40–60 min
Special services
Express or shuttle
Check PDF
Local bus routes
Serve designated stops along neighborhood and cross-city corridors.
Core frequent routes
Provide stronger frequency on major corridors, especially during higher-demand periods.
Express routes
May use highways or make fewer stops. Confirm whether a regional fare is required.
Shuttle routes
Connect stations, campuses, hospitals or specific activity centers.
GoLink zones
Provide on-demand connections inside defined areas rather than following one fixed street route.
Rail connections
Bus routes may feed Red, Blue, Green, Orange, Silver Line, TRE or other regional services.
Transit centers
Check the boarding bay because several routes can use the same facility.
Airport trips
Use the trip planner to distinguish service to DFW Airport from service near Dallas Love Field.
A frequency category is not a departure time: open the actual route schedule for the day, direction and stop you plan to use.
Dallas DART Bus Fare and Pass Options
Local 3-Hour Pass
$3.00
Local bus and eligible local services
Useful for a short trip and transfer period. Confirm activation and expiration inside GoPass or at the point of purchase.
Local Day Pass
$6.00
Unlimited eligible local travel for the valid day
Compare the day pass with two separate 3-hour passes before purchasing.
Local Monthly Pass
$126
Frequent local riders
Confirm the calendar validity and whether your trip includes a regional service.
Regional Day Pass
$9.00
Effective March 1, 2026
Includes eligible DART, Trinity Metro and Denton County Transportation Authority regional services.
Regional 31-Day Pass
$192
Regular regional pass
Consider this only when your recurring journey crosses into eligible regional service.
Reduced Local 3-Hour Pass
$1.50
Valid reduced-fare eligibility required
Carry the correct reduced-fare identification rather than relying on age or status alone.
Verify current Dallas DART fares and eligibility.
Do not buy a regional pass for a local-only bus trip: first confirm whether your itinerary uses Trinity Metro, DCTA or a regional segment.
Dallas DART Bus, Rail and GoLink System Map
The official map is effective February 2, 2026. It shows fixed bus routes, rail lines, transit centers, GoLink zones, airports and regional connections.
The system map does not contain every departure: use it to identify routes and connections, then open the individual timetable or stop-to-stop schedule.
Delaware DART Bus Routes, Schedules and Stops
DART First State organizes schedules by New Castle County, Kent County, Sussex County, seasonal Beach Bus routes and selected SEPTA service in Delaware.
Current schedule date
The reviewed route schedule page is effective May 17, 2026.
New Castle County
Includes Wilmington, Newark, Christiana and surrounding areas.
Kent County
Includes Dover and other central Delaware communities.
Sussex County
Includes Georgetown, Lewes, Rehoboth, Milford, Seaford and other southern communities.
Beach Bus
Seasonal routes require a date check because they do not operate on a permanent year-round timetable.
Electronic schedules
Many routes include both printable PDFs and accessible screen-reader-friendly schedule tables.
Open the statewide route list.
Visit DART First State Routes and Schedules.
Choose the county or service group.
Do not use a Wilmington route table for a Dover or beach-area trip.
Open the PDF or electronic schedule.
The electronic table is often easier to use on a phone or with a screen reader.
Choose the direction and day.
Some routes publish several destination patterns in the same schedule.
Check the stop ID.
The stop ID helps distinguish nearby corners and directions.
Check weather and holiday notices.
Coastal weather, road conditions and holiday service can change the normal trip.
Accessible schedule help: riders unable to view or read PDF schedules can call 800-652-DART (3278) for route and trip-planning information.
DART First State Fare Zones and Passes
Delaware uses county-line fare zones. Route 305 is the route identified for three-zone fares.
| Fare Type | One Zone | Two Zones | Three Zones |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult cash or DART Pass app | $2.00 | $4.00 | $6.00 |
| Reduced fare | $0.80 | $1.60 | $2.40 |
| Student fare | $1.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
| Daily pass | $4.00 | $8.00 | $10.00 |
| 7-consecutive-day pass | $16.00 | $32.00 | Not listed |
| 30-consecutive-day pass | $60.00 | $120.00 | Not listed |
Cash payment
Use exact change in coins and $1 bills. Drivers do not carry change.
Reduced fare
A Medicare card or DART First State Reduced Fare ID is required.
Children
Children 46 inches tall or shorter ride free with a fare-paying adult, subject to the published limit.
Des Moines DART Bus Schedules and Operating Hours
The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority replaced its previous fixed-route network with a redesigned system on June 14, 2026. Old route screenshots and pre-June schedules should not be used for current travel.
Monday–Saturday
Fixed-route and related service hours are generally 6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday
Service hours are generally 7 a.m.–7 p.m.
Regular one-trip fare
$1.75 for a standard fixed-route trip.
Day pass
$4 for unlimited eligible fixed-route trips during the pass period.
Bus-stop spacing
The redesigned network places many stops approximately every three or four blocks.
MyDART app
Plan trips, see bus times and purchase eligible bus passes in one app.
Retired-service warning: Express routes, Flex Connect, On Call services and the downtown LINK shuttle ended before the new network began.
Current Des Moines DART Route Overview
| Route | Main Corridor or Destination | Published Typical Frequency | Service Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | MLK Jr. Parkway and Polk County River Place | About every 15 minutes | Most of the day, seven days a week |
| 3 / 3L | University Avenue; 3L continues to West Des Moines | 15 minutes on shared section; 30 minutes on 3L extension | “L” means the longer route pattern |
| 4 | Crosstown route through east, north and west metro areas | About every 30 minutes | Two-direction crosstown pattern from Central Station |
| 5 | Merle Hay Road and Johnston | About every 30 minutes | Seven-day service |
| 6 | SE 14th Street and Southridge Mall | About every 30 minutes | Seven-day service |
| 7 | SW 9th Street and Southridge Mall | About every 30 minutes | Serves Blank Park Zoo area |
| 8 | Watrous Avenue and Southgate Shopping Center | About every 60 minutes | Seven-day service |
| 9 / 9L | 6th Avenue; 9L continues toward Ankeny | 30–60 minutes depending on section and day | 9L Ankeny extension is weekday-oriented |
| 11 | Hubbell Avenue and Outlets of Des Moines | About every 30 minutes | Seven-day service |
| 12 | Easton Boulevard and Altoona Walmart | About every 30 minutes | Serves Iowa State Fairgrounds area |
| 20 | Mills Civic Parkway and West Des Moines | Five weekday trips | Limited morning and afternoon service |
Upcoming on-demand change: Altoona, Ankeny and Clive–Urbandale on-demand zones were scheduled to begin in late September 2026. Recheck RideDART.com before relying on those future zones.
Des Moines DART Fares
Regular One Trip
$1.75
Fixed-route bus
A separate fare may be required when the journey requires another bus and no unlimited pass is used.
Child Ages 6–10
$0.75
Published child fare
Children age five and younger ride free under the published fare policy.
Day Pass
$4.00
Unlimited eligible trips
A day pass can be cheaper when a journey requires several separate boardings.
Weekly Pass
$16
Regular fare
Compare the weekly pass with the number of expected ride days.
Half-Fare Trip
$0.75
Approved eligibility required
Do not board expecting the discount without completing the required qualification process.
Half-Fare Day Pass
$2.00
Approved reduced-fare riders
The reduced weekly pass is published at $7.
How to Check the Next DART Bus
Dallas
Use the official DART route page, Stop-to-Stop tool or GoPass app to select the exact route and stop.
Delaware
Use the interactive bus-stop map, electronic schedule or DART Transit app.
Des Moines
Use the trip planner or MyDART app for the next nearby bus and route alerts.
Scheduled
The trip printed in the official timetable.
Predicted
The estimated arrival based on current vehicle data.
Vehicle location
The bus position shown on a live map.
Service alert
A notice about a delay, detour, cancellation or stop change.
No prediction does not always mean no bus: GPS reporting may be unavailable, the vehicle may not have begun its trip or the departure may be schedule-only.
How to Find the Correct DART Bus Stop
Identify the correct DART agency.
A route number can exist in more than one DART system.
Open the official route map.
Third-party maps can miss temporary stop moves or recent network changes.
Choose the destination direction.
The opposite-direction stop may be across the road, around the corner or at another transit-center bay.
Record the stop ID.
Use it to check live arrivals and report a problem.
Look for temporary signs.
Construction and events can move the boarding point.
Match the bus destination.
Do not board solely because the route number looks correct.
Des Moines riders: many stops changed when the new network began June 14, 2026. An old stop pole or saved app favorite may no longer match the current route.
How to Read a DART Bus Schedule
System
Dallas, Delaware or Iowa.
Route
Match the complete number.
Direction
Choose the destination.
Day
Select the service day.
Alert
Check live changes.
Timepoints are not every stop
Printed tables usually show major intersections, transit centers or terminals.
A dash has meaning
It can mean the trip does not serve that location or follows another pattern.
Route branches matter
A letter or longer route label can identify a branch or extension.
Frequency is not exact departure time
“Every 30 minutes” does not tell you whether the bus leaves at :05, :20 or :45.
Terminal time is not your stop time
Use the closest timepoint or live stop prediction.
Check the document date
A well-designed PDF can still be obsolete.
Bus Transfers and Multimodal Connections
| System | Common Connection | Fare Question | Rider Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas DART | DART Rail, Silver Line, TRE, GoLink or regional operator | Local or regional pass? | Enter the complete trip in GoPass before buying a pass |
| DART First State | Another county route, SEPTA or seasonal Beach Bus | How many fare zones? | Check county boundaries and pass value |
| Des Moines DART | Another fixed route or future on-demand zone | Single fares or day pass? | Count required boardings before purchasing |
Allow transfer time: a trip planner can propose a connection that becomes difficult when the first bus is delayed or the stops are on different sides of a facility.
Wheelchair Access, Bikes, Strollers and Alternative Formats
Wheelchair boarding
Check the route page and stop conditions. An accessible vehicle does not guarantee that a temporary stop has an easy boarding surface.
Priority areas
Keep mobility-device securement and priority-seating areas available for riders who need them.
Bicycle racks
Check the local system’s bicycle instructions and rack restrictions before traveling.
Strollers
Follow operator instructions when a stroller blocks the aisle, doorway or securement area.
Alternative schedules
Dallas offers alternate schedule formats on request. Delaware provides screen-reader schedules and telephone trip help.
Paratransit
Paratransit eligibility, booking and fares are separate from ordinary fixed-route bus service.
Des Moines alternative format: call 515-283-8100 to request website or schedule information in another accessible format.
DART Service Alerts, Holidays and Weather Changes
Dallas alerts
Register for My DART Updates and check the route page before travel.
Delaware holidays
DART First State lists New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas among non-service holidays, with selected-route exceptions on some holidays.
Des Moines detours
Downtown events, road construction and the Iowa State Fair can change stops or route paths.
Severe weather
Snow, flooding, storms and unsafe road conditions can cause delays, suspensions or emergency routing.
Temporary stops
Read the replacement intersection carefully; a moved stop may not be visible from the original pole.
Schedule-change dates
Recheck saved PDFs whenever the agency announces a seasonal or network update.
DART Customer Service and Schedule Help
Dallas Area Rapid Transit
214-979-1111
Customer information: daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
Holiday hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
Customer information: daily, 5 a.m.–midnight
Holiday hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
DART First State
Schedule information: 800-652-3278, option 1
Customer care: option 2
Paratransit: 800-553-3278
TDD: 800-232-5460
Customer care: option 2
Paratransit: 800-553-3278
TDD: 800-232-5460
Des Moines DART
515-283-8100
Monday–Saturday: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: closed
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Monday–Saturday: 7 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: closed
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Useful information when calling: full agency name, route number, direction, stop ID, date, scheduled time and vehicle number when visible.
Before You Leave for a DART Bus
- Confirm the state and full DART agency name.
- Check the route number and destination direction.
- Select the correct weekday or weekend schedule.
- Confirm that the timetable is still effective.
- Save the stop ID or transit-center bay.
- Check the live arrival and active alerts.
- Prepare the correct local, zoned or regional fare.
- Allow time to walk between transfer points.
- Check accessibility needs before an important trip.
- Save the correct agency customer-service number.
DART Schedule Problems and What to Do
The route number is missing
Confirm that you opened the correct DART system and that the route was not renumbered or replaced.
The PDF and app disagree
Compare the PDF effective date with the current official route page and live service alert.
No bus appears on the tracker
The trip may be schedule-only, canceled, delayed, unassigned or temporarily missing GPS data.
The bus passed the stop
Verify direction, stop status, route pattern and whether the vehicle was out of service.
The stop was removed
Search the official current map. This is especially important after the June 2026 Des Moines redesign.
The fare app is not accepted
GoPass, DART Pass and MyDART belong to different agencies. Do not assume one DART app works on another DART system.
You missed the last trip
Check another official route, rail service, on-demand zone or safe alternative. Do not use another city’s operating hours.
The embedded map will not load
Open the official PDF in a new tab. Some transit servers or browsers block embedded documents.
Official DART Sources Used
Official-source review completed August 5, 2026
Independent-site disclosure: busschedule.us does not operate DART buses, control service, sell official fares, move stops or guarantee arrival times.
Frequently Asked Questions About DART Bus Schedules
Which DART bus system does this page cover?
It covers the three main U.S. systems commonly found through this search: Dallas Area Rapid Transit, DART First State in Delaware and Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority.
Is Dallas DART the same as Delaware DART?
No. They are unrelated transit systems with different routes, fare apps, schedules and customer-service numbers.
Where can I find Dallas DART bus times?
Use the official DART.org schedules and maps page. Enter the route number or name, choose the direction and open the exact stop or stop-to-stop schedule.
What time do Dallas DART buses operate?
The system generally operates from approximately 5 a.m. to midnight, but each bus route has its own first trip, final trip and service-day pattern.
How much is a Dallas DART bus pass?
Current examples include a $3 local 3-hour pass, $6 local day pass and $126 local monthly pass. Regional and reduced fares use different prices.
When did the current Delaware DART schedule begin?
The reviewed DART First State route page identifies the current schedules as effective May 17, 2026.
How much is a Delaware DART bus fare?
The adult fare is $2 for one zone, $4 for two zones and $6 for the three-zone Route 305 trip. Exact-change and eligibility rules apply.
Did Des Moines DART routes change in 2026?
Yes. The redesigned fixed-route network began June 14, 2026. Old route schedules and saved stop locations may no longer be valid.
How much is a Des Moines DART ride?
The regular fixed-route fare is $1.75. A regular day pass is $4, and approved half-fare riders have lower prices.
Which DART app should I download?
Use GoPass for Dallas, DART Pass or the official Delaware transit tools for DART First State, and MyDART for Des Moines.
Why does the DART app show no live bus?
The vehicle may not have started its trip, may have lost GPS reporting, may be delayed or may have been canceled. Check the timetable and active alerts.
How early should I arrive at a DART bus stop?
Arrive several minutes before the scheduled departure. A bus can leave a timepoint on schedule even when a live prediction is unavailable.