DART Central Station

DART Central Station is a bus company in Des Moines, IA. It operates as the Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority, the largest public transit agency in Iowa. The agency provides fixed-route bus services that connect major neighborhoods, business districts, and community destinations. It also offers a flexible, app-based On Demand service for real-time ride requests within designated zones, and accessible, curb-to-curb Paratransit for riders with disabilities who cannot use fixed-route services. Additional programs include Caravan, a ride-sharing initiative for groups and commuters traveling similar routes. The authority serves Altoona, Ankeny, Clive, Des Moines, Johnston, Polk County, Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Windsor Heights. DART is governed by a Board of Commissioners made up of elected officials from member communities who serve as volunteers and set funding and policy priorities. Erin Hockman serves as Chief Executive Officer, having joined the organization in 2016. Customer Service is available Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

DART is implementing a major network redesign called Reimagine DART, with new routes launching in June 2026. The new network features 10 main bus routes running frequently all day, seven days a week, with wider stop spacing and easier transfers at DART Central Station. Three microtransit zones providing on-demand service will launch in fall 2026. The redesign aims to increase transit access and speed up travel times while reducing service by 10% to limit property tax growth. DART is also building a new facility to support efficient bus service and is integrating art into its shelters and buses. The agency supports economic prosperity by connecting thousands of people daily to jobs, school, and medical appointments.

DART stands among the strongest in its category locally and maintains a solid reputation among the customers it has served. The agency provides essential public transportation for the Des Moines Metro area, offering affordable mobility options for residents with lower incomes, disabilities, or those without driver’s licenses.

DART Central Station delivers reliable public transportation that connects Des Moines residents to the opportunities and services they need every day.

Located on Cherry Street in Des Moines, the facility sits about 0.1 miles from the Polk County Courthouse and 0.1 miles from the Polk County Justice Center.

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