Riding with DART is always a good value, but regular riders save even more. Payment options include cash, tokens, and a variety of passes. Remember that drivers accept EXACT fare only, and that passes and special IDs are required upon boarding.
Regular Route Fares
| Adults |
$1.75 |
| Children 6 - 10 |
$0.75 |
| Children 5 & under (must be accompanied by an adult) |
FREE |
| Transfers - Request when boarding. Valid 2 hours after issued. |
FREE |
| Half-Fare* for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders |
$0.75 |
* Applies to Senior Citizens 65+, persons with disabilities,
Medicare card holders and Veterans with a Service Connected ID.
May be asked for additional identification to validate use/sale of reduced fares or passes. Additional forms of identification include a driver’s license, Veterans Service Connected ID, or a photo ID presented with a Medicare Card, SSI Disability Card, and DART Reduced Fare ID.
Express Route Fares
| Adults |
$2.00 |
| Full Fare Token |
Token + $0.25 |
| Children 6 - 10 |
$0.75 |
| Children 5 & under (must be accompanied by an adult) |
FREE |
| Half-Fare* for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders |
$0.75 |
* Applies to Senior Citizens 65+, persons with disabilities,
Medicare card holders and Veterans with a Service Connected ID.
May be asked for additional identification to validate use/sale of reduced fares or passes. Additional forms of identification include a driver’s license, Veterans Service Connected ID, or a photo ID presented with a Medicare Card, SSI Disability Card, and DART Reduced Fare ID.
Shuttle Fares
| DMACC Shuttle |
$2.00 |
| The LINK Shuttle |
FREE |
| Downtown D-Line Shuttle |
FREE |
On Call Services
|
Cash
West Des Moines Human Service Pass (Valid on most DART buses.
Exclusions include Special Services.)
|
$3.50
FREE
|
| Children 6 - 10 |
$0.75 |
| Children 5 & under (must be accompanied by an adult) |
FREE |
| Half-Fare* for Elderly, Disbled and Medicare Card Holders |
$0.75 |
Transfers (good for 2 hours after time issued)
On Call to Regular Route
Regular Route to On Call
Express Route to On Call |
FREE
Transfer + $1.75
Transfer + $1.50 |
Additional Fare for On Call service
Express Plus Monthly Pass
Express Cash Fare ($1.50 + Transfer)
Monthly/Weekly Pass
Half-Fare* for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders
Half-Fare* Monthly/Weekly Pass for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders
OTT Pass |
FREE
$1.50
Pass + $1.75
ID + $.75
Pass + $. 75
FREE |
Bondurant/Mitchellville/Alleman, Granger/Grimes/Polk City and
Carlisle/Easter Lake On Call
Seniors
Cash Fare
Express Monthly Pass
Monthly Pass
Children 5 & under (Must be accompanied by an adult)
Children 6 - 10 |
$.75
$3.50
FREE
Pass + $1.75
FREE
$.75
|
Reservations made before 6:00 pm
Tokens or Cash |
$3.50 |
* Applies to Senior Citizens 65+, persons with disabilities,
Medicare card holders and Veterans with a Service Connected ID.
May be asked for additional identification to validate use/sale of reduced fares or passes. Additional forms of identification include a driver’s license, Veterans Service Connected ID, or a photo ID presented with a Medicare Card, SSI Disability Card, and DART Reduced Fare ID.
DART Zones
| The Loop Zone applies to all routes going through Downtown Des Moines within the following boundaries: I-235-North, E-14th Street-East, W. 15th-West, and Mulberry/Court-South. Passenger must begin and end their trip within the zone. |
$0.75 |
Tokens (Purchased in Packs of 10)
| Adult |
$17.50 |
| Half-Fare* for Elderly and Disabled with Reduced Fare IDs and Medicare Card Holders |
$7.50 |
* Applies to Senior Citizens 65+, persons with disabilities,
Medicare card holders and Veterans with a Service Connected ID.
May be asked for additional identification to validate use/sale of reduced fares or passes. Additional forms of identification include a driver’s license, Veterans Service Connected ID, or a photo ID presented with a Medicare Card, SSI Disability Card, and DART Reduced Fare ID.
Passes (Passes are valid for Unlimited rides & transfers)
| Weekly Pass (Sunday - Saturday) |
$16.00 |
| Monthly Pass (From the First day of the Month) |
$48.00 |
Express Plus Monthly (Express and On Call Service)
(From the First day of the Month) |
$58.00 |
| Half-Fare* Weekly Pass (Sunday - Saturday) for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders |
$7.00 |
| Half-Fare* Monthly Pass (From the First day of the Month) for Elderly, Disabled and Medicare Card Holders |
$24.00 |
* Applies to Senior Citizens 65+, persons with disabilities,
Medicare card holders and Veterans with a Service Connected ID.
May be asked for additional identification to validate use/sale of reduced fares or passes. Additional forms of identification include a driver’s license, Veterans Service Connected ID, or a photo ID presented with a Medicare Card, SSI Disability Card, and DART Reduced Fare ID.
