Des Moines Public Schools Partnership | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Resource Name:Des Moines Public Schools Partnership | Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority
Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority - Central Station
address
620 Cherry Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
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
Regional and local public transportation.