Des Moines Public Schools Partnership | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) Central Station
Eligibility
Open to Des Moines Public School employees and High School/Middle School students
Required documents
None
Hours
Mon-Sat 6 am-10 pm, Sun 7 am-7 pm
Customer Service Hours Mon-Sat 7 am-5 pm
(515) 283-8100
Voice·
Main Phone
(515) 283-8136
Voice·
Alternate Number
Application process
Contact local school directly for eligibility, DART does not determine eligibility, Middle and High Students must show a current year school ID when boarding the bus to ride at half fare
Fees
Varies by service, call for more information, all DMPS students may qualify for free rides after 4 pm, weekends, summer and when school is not in session
Service area
Polk County, IA
Students who do not qualify for free transportation are eligible to ride DART buses at a half-fare rate by scanning and showing their current year school ID when boarding the bus. Half-Fare bus passes and tokens can be purchased at DART Central Station or local retailers such as Hy-Vee, Price Chopper or Cash Saver locations.
Last Assured
06/09/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART)
Regional and local public transportation.