DART Bus Routes
DART’s local, fixed-route service operates in 12 cities. DART Express service provides nonstop convenient, roundtrip service between downtown Dallas and five neighboring communities.
DART Local Bus
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Local Mid-Day | Frequency: 15 mins
Local Mid-Day | Frequency: 20 mins
Local Mid-Day | Frequency: 30 mins
Local Mid-Day | Frequency: 40-60 mins
DART Express Bus
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DART Shuttle Bus
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Routes and Schedules
DART’s fixed-route bus service operates on a pre-defined schedule. To determine the travel time between any two points on the route, use the Stop to Stop tool to the left.
Bus Route Selector
Our buses give you a convenient and cost-effective way to get around.
To explore other DART local, express and shuttle bus routes,
use the route sector tool to the right.
Select a Bus Route
Six Easy Steps to Riding a DART Bus
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Plan Your Trip
You can use the online DART Trip Planner any time to create personalized trip plans, customized schedules and find the nearest DART stops to your location.
Trip Planner
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Go to Your Bus Stop
Be at your stop and prepared to board three to five minutes before your bus is due to arrive. Before boarding the bus, double-check the route number and name displayed above the driver’s windshield. If you’re not sure it’s the right bus, just ask the driver.
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Have Your Fare Ready
Exact cash or change or a DART pass are acceptable fares. The single-ride local fare is $3.00 (one-way trip, cash-only fare on buses only, no pass issued).
Fare Information
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Get on Your Bus
Allow other passengers to get off before boarding. Board through the front door of the bus. Riding the bus is easy; just follow these simple rules.
Accessibility Information
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Deposit Your Fare
If you do not have a DART pass, you must insert the exact fare into the farebox as you board. Fareboxes accept $1 bills and/or coins, including $1 coins. If you already have a valid pass, swipe the pass through the farebox.
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Get Off at Your Stop
About one block from your stop, press one of the yellow plastic strips or the red buttons. This signals the operator that you want to get off at the next stop.Exit through the front or rear doors. The operator will open the front door.
Additional Services
Here are a couple of examples to explain how the service works.
Park and Rides, Transit Center, and Transfer Locations
Wherever you are going in North Texas, DART can help get you there. If your journey begins at DART rail station or transit center, free parking is available at most of these facilities. DART Transit Centers are hubs for the Bus System, and some are located adjacent to a DART Rail Station. Facilitating convenient transfers in a secure environment, Transit Centers offer ample shelter, restroom facilities and DART staff who can assist you on your journey.
Printed Schedule Request Form
Our website contains the most up-to-date information to plan your trip, including maps, schedules, fare information, and trip planning. Click the button below to fill out a form to request printed copies of DART schedule information.
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