Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dallas — Transport Guide 2026

DFW is 27 km northwest of Downtown Dallas. DART Orange Line + TRE + Silver Line rail options ($6.50 day pass). Uber $30-50. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is Dallas's secondary — much closer to Downtown.

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Last updated: 2026-07

Cheapest
DART Orange Line ($3)
Fastest
Uber — 30 min · DART 50 min

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DART Orange Line to Downtown

train · Best for: Reliable + cheap
Cost
$3 or $6.50 day pass
Time
50 min
Frequency
Every 20 min · 04:00-24:00

TEXRail (to Fort Worth) + Silver Line

train · Best for: Fort Worth-bound
Cost
$2.50-6.50
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
Every 30 min

Uber / Lyft

ride share · Best for: Direct + fast
Cost
$30-50
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Taxi (metered)

taxi · Best for: Groups + luggage
Cost
$50-70
Time
30-45 min
Frequency
On-demand

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Dallas (DFW)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

Our pick

Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport from Dallas?
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is 27 km from Dallas city centre.
What is the cheapest way from DFW to Dallas?
DART Orange Line ($3)
What is the fastest way from DFW to Dallas?
Uber — 30 min · DART 50 min