DART Helps You Discover More
Not owning a vehicle or choosing not to drive is an option when you live North Texas , thanks to DART .
Trains and buses make it possible for you to get to the places that matter most to you – like work , college , the airports , entertainment , medical appointments and more .
Garland has had light rail service since 2002 . Downtown Rowlett Station opened four years ago . Both cities have had bus service for more than 30 years . Between the two , there are 23 bus routes . These bus routes and rail stations become a portal to the region ’ s transportation network .
Ticket Fares
Need a ticket just for the day ? You ’ ll want to purchase a “ Day Pass .” For adults , this will cost you $ 5 for local trips and $ 10 for a regional pass . The best way to purchase your transit pass is on DART ’ s free GoPass ® app available from the App Store or the Google Play store .
Trip Planning
Attending an event downtown ? Heading west to the airport ? The GoPass app is a great travel tool .
DART ’ s
ABOVE : Ft . Worth Stock Yards
expansive bus service and 93-miles of light rail also connects you to Fort Worth Transportation Authority ’ s Trinity Railway Express that takes you to Fort Worth , and the Denton County Transportation Authority ’ s A-Train that takes you to Denton .
Ready to start exploring ? Here are a few things to consider when riding DART :
Operation Hours
DART buses and trains operate daily from approximately 5 a . m . to midnight . DART Rail offers service every 8-15 minutes during rush hours , and 20 minutes during the midday and weekends , and 30 minutes late at night .
ABOVE : Downtown Rowlett
It features a trip planner to help you get to your destination , and even offers a section highlighting local events accessible by transit . You also can contact DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111 .
Not sure where DART can take you ? Visit DART . org / DARTable for a list of possibilities that span arts , culture , sports , recreation , and dining , shopping and special events .
Learn more at DART . org .
DALLAS COUNTY Living Well Magazine | MARCH / APRIL 2017
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