The Des Moines Area Regional Transit Authority (DART) is the largest public transit agency in Iowa, serving several Central Iowa communities, including Windsor Heights. There are several routes and services with stops within our community. For information on how to ride DART’s services, to plan a trip on DART, or to learn the latest updates on DART news and services, visit ridedart.com. Residents can also contact DART Customer Service by calling 515-283-8100.
Windsor Heights Routes:
• Local Route 3 – University: This route includes stops along University Avenue, connecting riders to Valley West Mall and downtown Des Moines. This route includes transfer locations with DART Local Routes 11, 52, 72 and 74 and Express Routes 94, 95 and 96. Also includes transfer points for most Local Routes downtown at DART Central Station
• Local Route 74 – NW Urbandale: This route includes stops at the Walmart in Windsor Heights and surrounding businesses and connects riders to Valley West Mall and various destinations between Meredith Dr. and Douglas Ave, or along NW 100th St in Urbandale. This route includes transfer locations with Local Routes 3, 52 and 72.
• Express Route 92 – Hickman: This route travels during peak commute hours between destinations along Hickman Rd and downtown Des Moines. This route includes transfer points for most DART Local Routes at stops in downtown Des Moines and at DART Central Station.