Thank you for your patience as we complete a migration of our grandrapidsmi.gov website to our new website platform today, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Having issues finding something? Our 311 Customer Service team has you covered! Please call 311 or 616.456.3000 during this time.
Our Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) offers downtown visitors and residents a great way to get around downtown. DASH buses pass every stop every 15 minutes. What a service!
Learn more about the schedule, real-time bus updates, and detours using this guide.
The DASH Circulator operates every 15 minutes Monday – Friday 7 am - 12:00 am, Saturday 11 am - 1 am, and Sunday 11 am - 5 pm.
The DASH bus currently has a counter-clockwise (CCW) and a clockwise (CW) route. These routes go in opposite directions, which allows riders to always take the most direct route to their next stop.
WORK connects DASH West lot users to downtown. It is available Monday-Friday, 6:30am - 6:30pm. The service picks up at Area 9 parking lot and along Bridge Street and drops off at the intersection of Ottawa and Pearl every 15 minutes.
DASH routes run Monday - Sunday every 15 minutes and follow the schedule below.
Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 12:00 am
Saturday
11:00 am - 1:00 am
Sunday
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Silver Line runs in a loop throughout Downtown Grand Rapids with frequency ranging from 15 minutes on weekdays to 30 minutes on weekends.
The approximate schedule for the Silver Line is shown below. For exact schedules check out ridetherapid.org, visit The Rapid's Silver Line webpage, or use Transit App or The Rapid's myStop app (iOS & Android).
Monday - Friday *
5:00am - Midnight
Saturday **
6:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday **
7:00am - 7:00pm
* Monday - Friday service frequency is 15 minutes
** Saturday and Sunday service frequency is 30 minutes
Ride any routes in The Rapid system for $1.75 (with free transfers) and plan your route using ridetherapid.org, Transit App, or the Rapid's myStop app (iOS & Android).
Use the interactive map below to find out where and when to catch the next bus.
For real-time bus updates use connect.ridetherapid.org or the Transit App. You can download The Rapid's myStop app for transit updates, too.
Arrive at the stop and wait on the sidewalk where the driver can see you. As the bus arrives, check the digital sign above the front window to be sure it’s the correct bus route and direction. Signal the driver that you want to board. Stay back from the curb until the bus comes to a complete stop. If you need a boarding ramp, ask the bus operator.
The DASH is always free, so you don’t need to pay! Board the bus at the front door; the rear door is for exiting passengers. If you have questions about whether you have the right bus or where your stop is located, ask the bus driver. Take a seat until you are ready to exit.
When you're a block or two away from your stop, pull the cord above your seat to signal the driver. Exit through the rear door. For your safety, never cross in front of the bus after exiting.
We recommend two apps to plan your trip on the DASH.
Use these apps for more than the DASH! These apps are helpful for finding other nearby routes in The Rapid public transit network.
For real-time bus detour updates use connect.ridetherapid.org or Transit App. You can download The Rapid's myStop app for transit updates, too - look for the small red triangle.
All DASH Detours can also be found on our map: DASH Map (arcgis.com)
DASH buses don't operate on the following holidays:
Contact Mobile GR
Phone 311 or 616.456.3000
Fax 616.456.4322
24/7 Courtesy Parking Service 616.456.3290
Email mobilegr@grcity.us
Location 50 Ottawa NW
Online Information
Engage with the City
