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Park & Ride
Want to make your commute easier? Simply park your car for free at one of our Park & Ride locations throughout the Des Moines metro and use DART to complete your trip!
Why Use Park and Ride?
Save Money
Save money on gas, car maintenance, and parking! Save even more if you ride free through your school or employer.
Relax
Browse social media, read, or just relax!
Let someone else navigate rush-hour traffic.
Be a Better Citizen
Reduce your carbon footprint and traffic congestion by taking cars off the roadways.
Find the Park & Ride lot nearest you in the list below or use our interactive Trip Planner.
Park and Ride to the Iowa State Fair
DART offers shuttle service to the State Fairgrounds during the Iowa State Fair from 8:30 a.m. until midnight each night. These Park and Ride locations are only available during the 11 days of the State Fair and are subject to change each year.
Get detailed information on our shuttle service to the Iowa State Fair by clicking here.
Iowa State Capitol Complex (Visitor Lots)
Address:
321 E 12th St.
Bus Routes:
State Fair Shuttle, Local 1 & Local 4
View Map7th & Center St. Parking Garage
Address:
830 7th St.
Bus Routes:
State Fair Shuttle, the LINK Shuttle, Local 3, Local 15, Local 17, Local 52 & Local 60