Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

Getting Around

How to get to and from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport — taxis, public transport, shuttles and car rental.

Transport Options at DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is connected to Dallas-Fort Worth and the wider United States transport network by multiple ground transport options.

Rail & Metro

DART Light Rail Orange Line to Centreport/DFW Station, then to Dallas Union Station in 45 min, $2.50. Trinity Railway Express connects to Fort Worth.

Bus & Shuttle

Super Shuttle and Coach USA shuttles. Major hotel chains run free shuttle services from the terminals.

Taxi

Approximately $40–55 to Dallas Downtown, 25–40 min.

Rideshare

Uber and Lyft pick up from Terminal D's Rideshare Center.

Car Rental

On-airport Rental Car Center connected to all terminals by the free Skylink train.

Insider tip

The DFW Skylink train runs between all terminals free of charge, 24 hours a day — essential for connections and exploring the airport.

Transport routes, fares and operators change frequently. Verify current options on the official Dallas Fort Worth International Airport website before travel.

Pre-Book Your Transfer

Skip the taxi queue. Book a private transfer from DFW to Dallas-Fort Worth in advance and have a driver waiting when you land.

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Car Rental at DFW

Exploring United States beyond Dallas-Fort Worth? Renting a car at the airport gives you maximum flexibility from the moment you land.

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Ground Transport Tips for DFW

Only use official taxi ranks or pre-booked apps at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. Avoid unofficial drivers approaching you in arrivals.
If a rail or metro connection exists, it is usually the fastest and most reliable option during rush hour.
Allow extra time for ground transport during peak hours. Dallas-Fort Worth city traffic can significantly extend journey times.
Download offline maps for Dallas-Fort Worth before landing — useful if your data connection is slow on arrival.
If travelling with heavy luggage, a private transfer or taxi is often more practical than public transport.
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