Dallas/Fort Worth International — DART Orange Line + TRE
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) to Dallas — Updated 2026
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) is 27 km northwest of Downtown Dallas — one of the world's busiest airports (~75M passengers/year). The DART Orange Line light rail is the primary public option — $3 flat fare, ~50 minutes to Downtown Dallas (Akard Station), with connections to the Red + Blue + Green Lines. TRE (Trinity Railway Express) also serves DFW → Fort Worth for $10 return, 45 minutes to Fort Worth T&P Station. Uber/Lyft run $40-70 to Downtown. Trains run every 15-20 minutes from 05:00 to 00:30. DART is one of the most affordable major-US-hub airport transit options.
DART Orange Line + TRE stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DFW Airport Station (Terminal A) | 0 min | Free Skylink train between terminals |
| Belt Line | ~10 min | Suburban Irving stop |
| Las Colinas Urban Center | ~15 min | Business district transfer |
| Bachman Station | ~35 min | Northwest Dallas |
| Akard Station (Downtown Dallas) | ~50 min | Business district, hotel walking distance |
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DART Orange Line + TRE vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| DART Orange Line | $3 (day pass $6) | ~50 min | Cheapest. Every 15-20 min. 05:00-00:30. |
| TRE (to Fort Worth) | $10 return | 45 min | To Fort Worth T&P Station. |
| Uber / Lyft | $40-70 | 25-45 min | App-based. Fastest to hotels. |
| Airport taxi (Dallas Taxi) | $50-75 | 25-45 min | Metered. Fixed rates for some destinations. |
| Rental car | $40-100/day | 25-45 min | DFW has 15+ rental agencies. Best for Texas touring. |
FAQ
How much is DART from Dallas airport?+
$3 flat one-way fare on the Orange Line, or $6 for a Day Pass (unlimited rides all day — worth it if you're doing 2+ trips). Buy at station vending machine, DART GoPass app, or Apple Pay tap-to-ride. Trains run every 15-20 minutes 05:00-00:30. First train from DFW ~05:20 weekdays.
DART vs Uber from DFW?+
DART wins on cost ($3 vs $40-70). Uber wins on time (25-45 min vs 50 min). For solo/couple travellers to Downtown Dallas: DART is clearly the smart choice. For families or hotels outside Downtown (Uptown, Deep Ellum, Irving): Uber saves 30+ min of ground transfer time.
DFW to Fort Worth by train?+
TRE (Trinity Railway Express) direct from DFW Airport → Fort Worth T&P Station: $10 return, 45 minutes. Runs every 30-60 min weekdays, hourly weekends. From T&P: 5-min walk to Sundance Square + downtown Fort Worth hotels. Cheaper + more scenic than Uber ($50-70 for the 45-min drive).
Which DART Line for downtown Dallas?+
Orange Line goes DFW → Downtown Dallas → Parker Road (northeast) — takes you all the way to Akard Street (Main Street area). Blue + Red Lines interchange at Akard for connections to Uptown (Cityplace/Uptown Station) + South Dallas + medical district. Green Line for Deep Ellum + Fair Park.
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