How to Use the Free DART Bus in DeSoto County
Use the Arcadia deviated fixed route for local stops, and confirm the current schedule and deviation rules before traveling.
Start here
Call DART at 800-694-6566. DART is free, operates Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and uses a flag-stop system along its Arcadia route. Ask where to board, how to request a route deviation if needed, and whether the return trip runs late enough.
Monday–Saturday, 7 a.m.–7 p.m.; confirm holiday and deviation rules
See the current DART scheduleWhat to have ready
- DeSoto County address and a safe callback number
- A one-sentence description of the need and what changed
- Any notice, application, denial, bill, or deadline involved
- Language, mobility, communication, and accommodation needs
Words you can use
“I need to travel from [origin] to [destination] on [date] and arrive by [time]. Where should I board DART, do I need a route deviation, and when is the last return trip?”
Steps in order
- 1
Call or use the official intake route and lead with the immediate need.
- 2
Ask what eligibility, documents, assessment, and current funding or capacity apply.
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Record the staff name, reference number, next action, and follow-up date.
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Use the listed backup route if the program is closed, full, or not the correct door.
If the first answer is no or wait
Availability, funding, eligibility, and wait times can change. Ask for the reason in writing when possible, preserve every deadline, and dial 211 or call DeSoto County at 863-993-4800 to locate another current route.
Official sources
Sources checked August 10, 2026. Confirm eligibility, hours, cost, service area, and current availability directly.
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