• 651-455-1560

  • 1645 Marthaler Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118

Schedule a professional, timely ride to your appointments with DARTS!

Available to anyone age 55 and older, DARTS can provide a ride for you to any destination. Get safely where you want to go and don’t worry about being on time – DARTS will get you there!

Transportation is a basic need, which is how DARTS originally began, by providing rides to older adults who could no longer drive. DARTS offers a lifeline to medical care, food access, and socialization. Our transportation services promote independence, improve health and wellness, and give caregivers peace of mind. DARTS’ mission to create connections that enrich aging comes to life in our vehicles and as riders and caregivers connect with other resources and supports that we offer. Today, we continue to provide vital rides to older adults so we can all remain independent as we age.

Schedule a ride wherever you need to go, including: 

Doctor Visits

Grocery Shopping

Essential Appointments

Restaurants

 

Price of Individual Rides

Base rate determined by distance from DARTS office.

Within 10 miles: $30.00 each way + $2.75 per mile*

11-20 miles: $35.00 each way + $2.75 per mile*

21-30 miles: $40.00 each way + $2.75 per mile*

Greater than 30 miles: Custom – call for quote.

Please note: discounted ride pricing may be available for qualifying riders. Call to learn more about available discounts.

Individual Ride FAQ

Anyone age 55 and over qualifies for an individual ride!

We drive a maximum distance of 150 miles away from our West St. Paul office as the crow flies within Minnesota.

No! All destinations within our area are options. You can go to the grocery store, out to dinner, to medical appointments, and more.

You can schedule anything between 7am-9pm* any day of the week! If you are interested in a ride that may begin earlier or later, call us and we can discuss options. Most ride availability is during weekdays, so call early if you are interested in a weekend to reserve your slot.

*Please note – rides before 8am and after 5pm have less availability.

Call at least 2 weeks in advance! After 2 weeks, availability is very limited, though you can always call to check. We recommend calling even earlier if you are looking for service outside of regular business hours.

Yes! All buses can accommodate at least one wheelchair user and all buses contain a lift to get on the bus.

Yes, our buses are nonsmoking buses, including cigarettes, vapes, e-cigs, and beyond. If you smoke on a DARTS bus, you will incur the cleaning fee.

Of course. Escorts and PCAs may ride with you at no additional cost.

Of course. You can bring a certified service animal along with you on the bus.

Cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance or by 2pm the day prior to your scheduled ride, whichever is sooner.

Any regular wear and tear does not incur a cleaning fee; However, a $100 cleaning fee is charged per incident for spills, vomit, excessive debris, any smoking, or bodily fluids that require professional detailing.

To get started, call DARTS at 651-455-1560!

How to set up an individual ride:

Want a more consistent way to get out and about in the community?

Learn about the DARTS LOOP Buses! Running weekly or biweekly, this circulator bus has stops tailored to community needs.
Need a different stop? Just ask the driver! Learn more below.

To get started, call DARTS at 651-455-1560!

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