Bus - 3

3 Line

Dart Central Station

DART

DART 3 bus Route Map - Dart Central Station

PDF Version: 3 schedule, stops and map

DART 3 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 3 bus (Dart Central Station) has 49 stops departing from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and ending at Dart Central Station.

Choose any of the 3 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Dart Central Station (49 stops)

  • 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm

  • Westown Pkwy / 30th St, Wdm

  • Westown Pkwy / 28th St, Wdm

  • Westown Pkwy / 25th St, Wdm

  • Westown Pkwy / 22nd St, Wdm

  • Westown Pkwy / Robin Apartments, Wdm

  • Buffalo Rd / 19th St, Wdm

  • Buffalo Rd / 17th St, Wdm

  • Buffalo Rd / Dowling Catholic School, Wdm

  • Buffalo Rd / 73rd St, Clv

  • 73rd St / Walmart Northbound, Wht

  • University Ave / Aldi, Wht

  • University Ave / 68th St, Wht

  • University Ave / 66th St (Far-Side), Wht

  • University Ave / 63rd St, Wht

  • University Ave / Cummins Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 59th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 57th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 55th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 48th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 46th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 44th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 42nd St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 39th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 37th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 35th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 32nd St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 31st St (Mid-Block), Dsm

  • University Ave / 27th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 25th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 23rd St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 21st St, Dsm

  • University / Mlk Jr Pkwy (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 17th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 15th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 13th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • University Ave / 11th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 9th St, Dsm

  • University Ave / 7th St, Dsm

  • 6th Ave / Ascension St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Laurel St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Crocker St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Center St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Park St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Watson Powell Way (Far-Side), Dsm

  • 7th St / Grand Ave, Dsm

  • 7th St / Locust St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Walnut St, Dsm

  • Dart Central Station

3 FAQ

  • What time does the 3 bus start operating?

    Services on the 3 bus start at 4:45 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 3 bus stop working?

    Services on the 3 bus stop at 6:05 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 3 bus arrive?

    When does the Dart Central Station bus line come? for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Dart Central Station bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the DART 3 bus line run on Labor Day?

    The 3 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 3 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 3 bus stop.

DART 3 bus Route Map - Dart Central Station

PDF Version: 3 schedule, stops and map

3 Bus Schedule

3 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 4:45 AM-11:12 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon4:45 AM-11:12 PM20-41
Tue4:45 AM-11:12 PM20-41
Wed4:45 AM-11:12 PM20-41
Thu4:45 AM-11:12 PM20-41
Fri4:45 AM-11:12 PM20-41
Sat5:30 AM-10:30 PM30
Sun7:02 AM-6:05 PM30
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3 line bus fare

DART 3 (Dart Central Station) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about DART tickets costs please check the Moovit app or DART’s official website.

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3 (DART)

The first stop of the 3 bus route is 31st St / Valley West Mall (Southbound), Wdm and the last stop is Dart Central Station. 3 (Dart Central Station) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 3 has 49 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 28 minutes.

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