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DART 72 bus

West Des Moines Valley

DART 72 bus Stop List and Next Departures

The DART 72 - West Des Moines Valley bus serves 49 bus stops in the Des Moines area departing from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm and ending at Jordan Creek Town Center, Wdm. Scroll down to see upcoming 72 bus times at each stop and the next scheduled 72 bus times will be displayed. The full 72 bus schedule as well as real-time departures can be found in the Transit app.

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Thu, May 28, 2026
DART West Des Moines Valley map

DART 72 bus route map

The DART 72 - West Des Moines Valley bus route map is shown above. The route map shows you an overview of all the stops served by the DART 72 bus to help you plan your trip on DART. Opening the app will allow you to see more detailed information about the route on a map including stop specific alerts, such as stops that have been closed or moved. You can also see the location of vehicles in real-time on the route map so you know when the 72 bus is approaching your stop.

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DART 72 bus Service Alerts

Open the Transit app to see more information about any active disruptions that may impact the 72 bus schedule, such as detours, moved stops, trip cancellations, major delays, or other service changes to the bus route. The Transit app also allows you to subscribe to receive notifications for any service alert issued by DART so that you can plan your trip around any active or future disruptions.

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DART 72 bus Service Frequency

The next 72 bus leaves 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm at 7:00 AM, and arrives at Jordan Creek Town Center, Wdm at 7:33 AM. You can see the frequency of upcoming trips and the exact departure times by opening the Transit app.

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DART 72 bus On-Time Performance

Want to know whether the DART 72 bus arrives on time? Open the Transit app and view user generated on-time performance reports for the 72 bus. You can also contribute your own reports on whether your trip arrived on time, late or early. As these on-time performance stats are user reported, they may differ from official DART metrics.

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DART 72 bus FAQ

  • What time does the next DART 72 bus depart from 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm?

    The next 72 bus leaves 31st St / Valley West Mall (Northbound), Wdm at 7:00 AM, and arrives at Jordan Creek Town Center, Wdm at 7:33 AM. The total trip time for the next DART 72 bus is 33 min.

  • Is the DART 72 bus running on time, early or late?

    You can track your bus on a map, monitor real-time updates, and see adjustments to the DART 72 schedule by downloading the Transit app.

  • When does the next DART 72 bus arrive?

    You can see the next DART 72 bus times in the app as well as future departure times for the 72 bus.

  • How many bus stops are there for the DART 72 bus?

    There are 49 stops on the DART 72 bus.

  • Is the DART 72 bus usually crowded?

    You can find real-time information on DART 72 bus crowding levels in the Transit app (available in select cities or on select trips). You can also see predictions on how crowded the bus will be when it gets to your bus stop.

  • Is the DART 72 bus currently running?

    Find out the current status for the DART 72 bus in the Transit app.

  • What is the closest DART 72 bus stop to me?

    Open the Transit app to see your location on a map and find the closest 72 bus stop to where you are.

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