Despite being a car-happy, suburb-loving city, Dallas's public transportation options are surprisingly decent. The city is home to the country's longest light rail system—the DART— in addition to a bevy of buses, taxis, rideshares, and trolleys. Here's what to know about public transportation in Dallas.
The 93-mile light rail system consists of four lines: Red - Parker Road to Westmoreland (north-southwest) Blue - Downtown Rowlett to UNT Dallas (northeast-south) Green - North Carrollton to Buckner (northwest-southeast)
SIX EASY STEPS TO RIDING A DART TRAIN
- Go to your train station.
- Buy your ticket.
- Go to the train platform.
- Board the train.
- Hold on to your ticket.
- Get off at your stop.
States with the most number of Subway locations
| State | Locations |
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| Texas | 2,084 |
| Florida | 1,386 |
| Ohio | 1,089 |
| Illinois | 1,074 |
A subway is almost impossible in Houston because it's built on a swamp. A subway is almost impossible in Houston because it's built on a swamp. The various county and city leaders have been unwilling to argue strongly for better transportation solutions because Texans are allergic to taxes.
DART Light Rail Technical Information
| Vehicle Type: | Double-ended, articulated car, multiple unit operation up to three cars |
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| Passenger Capacity: | 209 passengers, 96 seated |
| Travel Speed: | Top speed: 65 miles per hour Average speed: 25-35 miles per hour |
DART trains and buses are designed to be user-friendly, fast, convenient, and most importantly, safe.
DART serves central Dublin and the coastal suburbs to the north and south of the Irish capital, reaching from Howth to Greystones in County Wicklow. The trains run every ten to fifteen minutes during the day, and schedules can be found online or posted in each station.
Yes, you'll need a car. Dallas is not a car-free city, nor is most of Texas. You most definitely need a car.
You can now actually get around Dallas without a car, if you stick to the major downtown sights, hotels, and restaurants. However, if you want to visit shopping centers in North Dallas or outlying areas, like Arlington and Fort Worth, most people will be better off with an automobile.
Related: What are the most popular tours in Dallas? It is possible to travel from DFW to Love Field by DART. You take the Orange Line at the DART station at Terminal A, and travel to the Inwood/Love Field station, a 38-minute ride. The trains run about every 20 minutes apart.
Actually, Uber, Lyft or Zipcar may be useful once you leave a station, or you can take a local bus. The Mockingbird and Inwood rail stations both have a Zipcar station available. Within the I635 loop, transit will get you where you're going in a reasonable time.
You can take a bus from Dallas to Fort Worth Stockyards via Ft Worth, Tx, FWCS - Bay - B, and Main & Exchange - 24th in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) operates a train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center hourly. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 51 min.
How much are train tickets from Dallas to Fort Worth?
| Lowest Price | $9.00 |
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| Fastest Train | 1h 35m |
| Trains Per Day | 1 |
| Train Lines | 1 |
The Safari Xpress will operate between the Downtown ITC/Fort Worth Station, 1001 Jones St., and the Fort Worth Zoo's main parking lot entrance on Colonial Parkway. A day pass for the Safari Xpress is $5 for adults and $2.50 for youth ages 5-19 and seniors 65 and older. The Safari Xpress runs every 30 minutes.
Rush hour is over by 9 AM, but the road construction will slow you down.
Have your fare ready.
Exact cash or change or a DART pass are acceptable fares. The single-ride local fare is $2.50 (one-way trip, cash-only fare on buses only, no pass issued).The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) is a commuter rail line in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. It was established by an interlocal agreement between Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) and Trinity Metro.
| Day Passes |
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| Local | $6.00 | All Day Passes valid for unlimited rides on the date of purchase only through 3 a.m. the following day. |
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| Regional | $12.00 |
| Reduced* | $3.00 |
| Midday Passes |
DART to offer free rides to primary election voters. Now is the chance to help your local community succeed. Riders with a valid voter registration card can use any DART bus, light rail or paratransit service for free from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. on election day, according to the transit agency's website.
With more than 11,900 bus stops across the service area, DART places passenger support facilities at the busiest ones for customer convenience and comfort. What does cleanliness have to do with ridership? Rail stations and bus transit centers with bathrooms are cleaned four times a day.
Hours of operation. Monday-Saturday: Trains run from around 6am in the morning until 12am at night (with the last trains leaving Central Dublin around 11.30pm). Sundays: Trains run from around 9am until 12am at night (with the last trains leaving Central Dublin around 11.30pm).
DART has convenient and economical ways to travel between DFW Airport and downtown Dallas - DART Rail Orange Line, the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail and DART bus route 408. View information on riding DART Rail Orange Line seven days a week to and from Terminal A at DFW Airport.
The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter train connects the downtown areas of Dallas and Fort Worth, with stops in the Mid-Cities and DFW Airport. Trains operate Monday through Saturday.
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Have your fare ready.
Exact cash or change or a DART pass are acceptable fares. The single-ride local fare is $2.50 (one-way trip, cash-only fare on buses only, no pass issued).Dallas' DART system is the only urban rail system in the Southwest that can claim a subway station. With urban rail projects dating back two decades, Dallas is ahead of the curve in Texas.
Dallas/Fort Worth Airport
Aside from its appeal as a transportation hub for people and cargo, the Dallas-Forth Worth Airport is a major player in the local economy, providing stimulus to the local business community and providing jobs for the workforce.- Plan your trip. You can use the online DART Trip Planner or Google Transit any time to create personalized trip plans, customized schedules and find the nearest DART stops to your location.
- Go to your bus stop.
- Have your fare ready.
- Get on your bus.
- Deposit your fare.
- Get off at your stop.
Airport-Specific Shuttles
Love Field is served by the Green and Orange DART light rail lines, and it takes 15 minutes to get from downtown to the Inwood/Love Field Station, followed by a quick transfer on bus 524. In addition, SuperShuttle runs from Dallas Love Field or DFW to downtown and most major hotels.SIX EASY STEPS TO RIDING A DART TRAIN
- Go to your train station.
- Buy your ticket.
- Go to the train platform.
- Board the train.
- Hold on to your ticket.
- Get off at your stop.
Dallas' DART system is the only urban rail system in the Southwest that can claim a subway station. With urban rail projects dating back two decades, Dallas is ahead of the curve in Texas.
Public Transit. Effective Tuesday, December 1, 2015, the City of Frisco elected to transition the provision of public transportation service for its residents from the Texoma Area Paratransit System ( TAPS ) to the Denton County Transportation Authority ( DCTA ).
The service area consists of 13 cities: Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, and University Park.
