Bus Services

All enrolled DMACC students, faculty and staff ride DART for FREE!

DMACC is a DART Unlimited Access Partner, which means you can ride the local bus routes for free.

To ride free, you must

  1. be a currently enrolled DMACC student or current DMACC faculty or staff member; and
  2. use the free DART mobile pass courtesy of DMACC.
    • First, download the free myDART app to your mobile device from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
    • Second, make sure you have a myDART account associated with your dmacc.edu email address.
      • If you do have an associated account, log into the app using your DMACC email address and the pass should be available in the ticket section of the app. Click on the pass to activate it, scan on the farebox and enjoy your free ride.
      • If you don’t have an associated account, check your DMACC email inbox for an email from DART that contains a link to create your myDART account and follow the prompts.
      • If you run into any issues accessing or activating your free pass, please contact DARThelp@dmacc.edu. 

For more detailed activation information, use the Mobile Pass Introduction guide

If you do not have access to a mobile phone and require a physical DMACC DART Card, please contact your campus Student Services Office for assistance.

Having trouble? Check out these app tips or call DART Customer Service at (515) 283-8100.

Once you have your DMACC DART Card, you are ready to ride! When you board the bus, scan the QR code on the Farebox, wait for it to register, find a seat and enjoy your trip.

How to Get to DMACC on DART

All of DART's bus routes are detailed at DART Bus Routes. A map of all bus routes is available at DART Bus Network Overview. 

  • DMACC Urban Campus is served by Routes 3, 3L, 9 and 9L.
  • DMACC Ankeny Campus is served by Route 9L.
  • DMACC Southridge Center is served by Routes 6 and 7.
  • DMACC Capitol Center is served by Route 4A.

The best way to plan your ride is through DART’s online Trip Planner tool which is also available within the MyDART mobile app.

Wheelchair Accessible

All DART vehicles are wheelchair accessible. People with disabilities may also be eligible for Paratransit bus service. The paratransit service is not covered under the DMACC partnership with DART. Learn more about Paratransit and the application process.  

For more information, please call DART’s Paratransit Department at 515-283-8136.