DART

05/28/2026

The new and improved rideDART.com is here! Visit us online to see interactive maps and schedules for the new bus routes that begin on June 14. We’ve also made it easier to find service alerts or detours that could impact your trip.

Plus, enjoy features that make information more accessible and easier to view on your cell phone, allowing you to plan your trip and see your bus schedule on the go.

Check it out today!

05/27/2026

Easier connections across town are coming on June 14. With just a little more than two weeks to go, visit rideDART.com and plan your trip today!

05/23/2026

A better website is coming soon! Next week, we'll launch a more accessible and mobile-friendly rideDART.com.

Look for an easier to navigate menu, simpler pages you can skim and interactive tools that help you plan your trips and find the information you need.

We can't wait to share this improved experience with you!

05/22/2026

Scheduling buses to meet up at DART Central Station is just one way we're bringing making transferring routes easier for you! See what to expect beginning June 14.

05/21/2026

DART buses will not be available on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

We’ll be back on the road with regular service the next day, Tuesday, May 26.

05/17/2026

Better weekend service on most DART bus routes begins June 14! In many places, buses will run every 15 or 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays.

05/15/2026

Heads up, DART riders: The US National Weather Service Des Moines Iowa is calling for several rounds of heavy rain and potentially strong thunderstorms in the days ahead. Please check the forecast before heading to your bus stop so you don't get caught in bad weather!

While we do our best to stay on schedule during stormy weather, buses may experience temporary delays if the sirens go off or heavy rain, wind and hail impact the Des Moines metro.

Stay safe as you travel throughout the weekend!

05/11/2026

NEW WAYS TO MOVE begin in just 33 days! Here are 5 important things you should know about our new bus routes.

Start planning your trip today!

04/30/2026

Tomorrow is the beginning of Bike & Board month!

During the month of May, BIKE to the nearest bus stop and BOARD a bus for free. All buses have bike racks, so you can relax on the way to the next leg of your bike ride.

Learn more about using the bike racks, including which bikes fit and how to properly secure your bike, by visiting rideDART.com/bike.

04/27/2026

PLAN YOUR NEW ROUTE: Schedules for our new bus routes are available now at rideDART.com/newroutes. Watch for paper schedules on buses and at DART Central Station in May.

We've also published an interactive map on our website showing where bus stops will be located in the new network.

Start exploring when and where you can board the bus today. All new routes begin on June 14!

Mark your calendars—All new bus routes will begin on June 14, 2026. We're replacing our current routes with ten main routes that run more often, 7 days a week, on the busiest streets of the Des Moines metro. The new network offers:

04/17/2026

We are excited to be a part of the Community Vaccine Clinic and Resource Fair at Broadlawns Medical Center on Saturday. Our team will be there to answer your questions about DART services and our new bus network that begins in June.

You can take Route 16 to get Broadlawns. The route runs every 30 minutes on Saturdays.

This week is World Immunization Week. Vaccines remain one of the most effective tools in public health. According to the World Health Organization, they have saved an estimated 150 million lives over the past 50 years.

At Broadlawns, we’re recognizing this by hosting a Vaccine Clinic and Resource Fair this Saturday, April 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Medical Office Building (Primary Care Clinic)
1801 Hickman Road, Des Moines

This event is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.

Join us to get up to date on vaccines and connect with helpful community resources.