DFWUpdated October 5, 2026

Getting to and from Dallas-Fort Worth airport

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Ground transportation options

Public transportation, licensed taxis and ride-hailing apps, private transfers and car rental at Dallas-Fort Worth airport (DFW), 29 km from Dallas. See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport is situated approximately 25-30 minutes by vehicle from Downtown Dallas and 30-40 minutes from Downtown Fort Worth.

Door-to-Door Transfers

This is the most comfortable and safest option when choosing personalized transportation to or from Dallas-Fort Worth Airport.

The best option is to book online in advance for your transfer to or from the airport. This way, a driver will be waiting for you, and you won’t have to negotiate prices with taxis or transport companies. You can hire a vehicle for up to 5 people for USD167.23. There are also minibuses for up to 14 passengers starting at USD300.81.

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Commuter and Light Rail

DART Orange Line: Departs from the lower level station (A10) of Terminal A, providing direct links to Irving, Downtown Dallas, and Plano. The first train arrives at 3:50 am and leaves at 4:17 am. A 3-hour pass is priced at USD3.00, while a day pass costs USD6.00.

DART Silver Line: Connects the Terminal B station with Coppell, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson, and Plano, bypassing central road congestion.

TEXRail: Connects the station outside gate B30 of Terminal B with Grapevine, North Richland Hills, and Downtown Fort Worth. Operates daily from 5:10 am to 12:30 am, with single fares at USD2.00 and day passes at USD4.00.

Trinity Railway Express (TRE): Links Dallas and Fort Worth with CentrePort/DFW Airport Station from Monday through Saturday between 5:30 am and 11:00 pm (fare: USD2.50). The complimentary TRE LINK bus operates continuously between CentrePort Station and gate D16 on the lower level of Terminal D.

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Taxis

Official taxi stands are located on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D, and E, managed by curbside dispatchers between 8:00 am and 12:00 am with service available 24/7. Travel time to downtown Dallas is roughly 25-30 minutes, and to downtown Fort Worth 30-40 minutes.

Ride-Sharing Apps

App-based transportation providers such as Uber, Lyft, Alto, and Wingz pick up and drop off passengers along upper-level curbsides at designated terminal areas.

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Charter and Shuttle Buses

Dedicated boarding zones for tour coaches, charters, and off-site shuttles are located curbside on the lower level of each terminal building.

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Tips for getting to and from DFW

Going to the airport

  1. Leave earlier than you think you need to: Dallas-Fort Worth airport is 29 km from Dallas. Allow for rush-hour traffic, strikes or events, and check the local news before you go.
  2. On public transportation, check the schedule (weekends and holidays usually have fewer services), whether you need to change lines and how to pay: transit card, contactless or cash.
  3. If you booked a shared shuttle, keep the company's phone number at hand in case the pickup is late.
  4. Returning a rental car? Follow the signs to the rental car return area. If you drive your own car, check parking at DFW.

Leaving the airport

  1. After baggage claim and customs, follow the ground transportation signs. The arrivals page has a step-by-step guide.
  2. Arriving late at night? Not every bus or train runs 24 hours: check the last departure in advance. Ride-hailing apps usually pick up at a designated zone, not at the curb.
  3. With a private transfer, the driver usually waits in the arrivals hall with a sign with your name.
  4. Looking for the taxi rank, the train station or the rental desks, or meeting someone? See the DFW airport map and share a meeting point.
  5. Renting a car? Booking ahead gives you better rates; see car rental at DFW.
  6. Staying near the airport? See hotels and overnight stay or hotels near DFW.
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