Bus - 5

5 Line

Dart Central Station

DART

DART 5 bus Route Map - Dart Central Station

PDF Version: 5 schedule, stops and map

DART 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (Dart Central Station) has 52 stops departing from Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst and ending at Dart Central Station.

Choose any of the 5 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Dart Central Station (52 stops)

  • Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst

  • Northglenn Dr / Merle Hay Rd, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Cadence Apartments, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / NW 62nd Ave, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / S Winwood Dr, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Hy-Vee (Far-Side), Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Pioneer Pkwy, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / NW Johnston Dr, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Sutton Dr, Urb

  • Merle Hay Rd / Aurora Ave, Urb

  • Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Douglas Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Ovid Ave, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Urbandale Ave, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Sheridan Ave, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Hickman Rd (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / Franklin Ave, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 56th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 53rd St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Franklin Ave Library, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Franklin Apts, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 48th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 46th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 44th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Beaver Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 40th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 38th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 36th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 34th St, Dsm

  • 34th St / Washington Ave, Dsm

  • 34th St / Witmer Pkwy, Dsm

  • 34th St / Clark St, Dsm

  • Clark St / 32nd St, Dsm

  • Clark St / 30th St, Dsm

  • 30th St / Carpenter Ave, Dsm

  • 31st St / University Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

  • 31st St / Kingman Blvd, Dsm

  • 31st St / Center St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / Four Seasons Apts, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 24th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / Mlk Jr Pkwy, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 19th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 17th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 15th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 12th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 10th St, Dsm

  • Locust St / 9th St, Dsm

  • Locust St / 8th St, Dsm

  • Locust St / 7th St, Dsm

  • 7th St / Walnut St, Dsm

  • Dart Central Station

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 5:48 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 6:37 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 5 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 5 bus line run on Labor Day?

    The 5 bus's operating hours on Labor Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 5 bus stop near me?

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DART 5 bus Route Map - Dart Central Station

PDF Version: 5 schedule, stops and map

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:48 AM-8:10 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:48 AM-8:10 PM24-60
Tue5:48 AM-8:10 PM24-60
Wed5:48 AM-8:10 PM24-60
Thu5:48 AM-8:10 PM24-60
Fri5:48 AM-8:10 PM24-60
Sat7:45 AM-8:45 PM60
Sun7:45 AM-6:37 PM57-60
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5 line bus fare

DART 5 (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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5 (DART)

The first stop of the 5 bus route is Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst and the last stop is Dart Central Station. 5 (Dart Central Station) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 52 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 37 minutes.

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