Scheduling my Trip

Now that you know the name and number of the route(s) you want to take, you next need to check bus schedule(s) to determine the specifics of your trip.

If you are using this web site to view your schedule, click on the link at the top of the page to locate the schedule for your route type, then click on the route name/number to view a schedule.

If you are using a printed schedule, check the cover of the schedule for the name and number of the route. Note that each printed route schedule is colored to match the route's color on the DART route map. Locate the schedule(s) for the route(s) you need to ride.

Both on-line and printed schedules provide you with the information you need to plan your trip including:

• Bus arrival/departure times based on the bus' travel direction
• A map showing the streets this bus will take
• A Monday thru Friday schedule
• A Saturday schedule for routes that operate on Saturday
• Information about fares, tokens, passes, special zone fares
• Phone numbers for more information

Determine direction you need to go on the route to reach your destination "Northbound, Southbound, Eastbound, or Westbound" and find the schedule for that direction. The headings across the top of this schedule list major intersections/bus stops along the route. The column below lists bus arrival and departure times for each.

Look for the intersection/bus stop closest to you and read down that column to find your most convenient arrival/departure time. Read across to the right to see what time the bus will reach other intersections/bus stops along this route and the time it will reach your destination.

Only major intersections/bus stops are listed on the schedule. However, you can board the bus anywhere along the route where a DART bus stop sign is posted. If the bus stop where you want to board isn't listed on the schedule, you can get a close estimate of when the bus will arrive by checking the column for a stop that is just before your boarding location.

If you need to transfer to another bus, check the schedule for the route you need to transfer to. Coordinate the time your first bus arrives at your transfer intersection with the time you'll need to get on the next bus.