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5 Line

Johnston

DART

DART 5 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 5 bus (Johnston) has 56 stops departing from Dart Central Station and ending at Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst.

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

Direction: Johnston (56 stops)

  • Dart Central Station

  • 6th Ave / Walnut St, Dsm

  • 6th Ave / Locust St, Dsm

  • Grand Ave / 7th St, Dsm

  • Grand Ave / 9th St, Dsm

  • Grand Ave / 10th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 10th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / Methodist Medical Ctr, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 15th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 17th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 19th St, Dsm

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

  • Woodland Ave / 24th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 28th St, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / Four Seasons Apts, Dsm

  • Woodland Ave / 31st St, Dsm

  • 31st St / Center St, Dsm

  • 31st St / Kingman Blvd, Dsm

  • 31st St / Brattleboro Ave, Dsm

  • 30th St / Carpenter Ave, Dsm

  • 30th St / Clark St, Dsm

  • Clark St / 32nd St, Dsm

  • Clark St / 34th St, Dsm

  • 34th St / College Ave (Far-Side), Dsm

  • 34th St / Washington Ave, Dsm

  • 34th St / Franklin Ave, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 36th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 38th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 40th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 42nd St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 44th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 46th St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 48th St (Far-Side), Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Franklin Court Apts, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 51st St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / 53rd St, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Merklin Way, Dsm

  • Franklin Ave / Merle Hay Rd, Dsm

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

  • Merle Hay Rd / Sheridan Ave, Dsm

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

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

  • Merle Hay Rd / #3621, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Mall, Dsm

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

  • Merle Hay Rd / Sutton Dr, Dsm

  • Merle Hay Rd / NW Johnston Dr (Far-Side), Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Pioneer Pkwy (Far-Side), Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / #5721, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / S Winwood Dr (Far-Side), Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / NW 62nd Ave (Far-Side), Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Cornerstone Commons, Jst

  • Merle Hay Rd / Northglenn Dr (Far-Side), Jst

  • Northglenn Dr / Morningside Dr, Jst

  • Northglenn Dr / Hemingway St (Far-Side), Jst

  • Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst

5 FAQ

  • What time does the 5 bus start operating?

    Services on the 5 bus start at 5:50 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

  • What time does the 5 bus stop working?

    Services on the 5 bus stop at 5:45 PM on Sunday.

  • What time does the 5 bus arrive?

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

  • Is there a 5 bus stop near me?

    to view the nearest 5 bus stop.

DART 5 bus Route Map - Johnston

5 Bus Schedule

5 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 5:50 AM-7:20 PM

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon5:50 AM-7:20 PM30-60
Tue5:50 AM-7:20 PM30-60
Wed5:50 AM-7:20 PM30-60
Thu5:50 AM-7:20 PM30-60
Fri5:50 AM-7:20 PM30-60
Sat7:45 AM-7:45 PM60
Sun7:45 AM-5:45 PM60

DART Bus Service Alerts

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5 line bus fare

DART 5 (Johnston) 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 Dart Central Station and the last stop is Northglenn Dr / Johnston Public Library, Jst. 5 (Johnston) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 5 has 56 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 42 minutes.

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