What is the cheapest way from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas?

The DART Orange Line train from Terminal A: a $3 local single ride (3-Hour Pass) that reaches downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes. Buy it in the GoPass app or at a station vending machine.

Where do I catch the DART train at DFW Airport?

At the Terminal A Station on the lower level near Entry A10. If you land at Terminal B, C, D or E, ride the free Terminal Link shuttle to Terminal A first.

How long does the DART Orange Line take to downtown Dallas?

About 50 minutes to downtown stations such as West End, Akard, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District. Trains run roughly every 15–20 minutes from about 5 a.m. to midnight.

Do I need a special airport ticket for the DART train?

No. A regular $3 DART local single ride (3-Hour Pass) covers the Orange Line from the airport and any downtown DART line transfer within 3 hours.

Does the DART train go to downtown Fort Worth too?

Not the Orange Line. For Fort Worth take Trinity Metro TEXRail from Terminal B ($2), which ends at Fort Worth Central Station — a different city from Dallas.

How much is a taxi from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport to the city?

A taxi or Uber to the city center (downtown Dallas) runs about $42–67 — versus $3 on the DART Orange Line train.

How to get from Dallas–Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to downtown Dallas — the cheapest way

The cheapest way from Dallas–Fort Worth Airport (DFW) into downtown Dallas is the DART Orange Line train from Terminal A: a $3 single ride (3-Hour Pass) that reaches downtown stations like West End and Akard in about 50 minutes. Buy it in the GoPass app while you wait for bags; if you land at another terminal, take the free Terminal Link shuttle to Terminal A first. Don't grab a taxi or Uber, which runs about $42–67, and don't confuse the Orange Line with the Silver Line at Terminal B, which goes to the northern suburbs, not downtown.

How to find it

AIRPORTDallas–Fort Worth International Airport
01The Orange Line station is at Terminal A only. If you land at Terminal B, C, D or E, ride the free Terminal Link shuttle (landside) or Skylink (airside, before you exit) to Terminal A first.
02From Terminal A arrivals, go to the lower level and follow signs to the DART station near Entry A10.
03Buy a $3 local single ride (3-Hour Pass) in the GoPass app or at the vending machine, then board the Orange Line towards downtown Dallas. Trains run roughly every 15–20 minutes, from about 5 a.m. until around midnight.
04Ride about 50 minutes into downtown Dallas. Get off at West End, Akard, St. Paul or Pearl/Arts District — all downtown stations where you can transfer to the Red, Blue or Green DART lines.
CITY CENTREDallas

Ticket

DART local single ride (3-Hour Pass) on the Orange Line

Where to buy: In the GoPass app on your phone, or at a DART Ticket Vending Machine at the DFW Airport Terminal A Station (lower level, near Entry A10).

How to pay: The GoPass app takes cards; the ticket vending machines take cash and credit/debit cards. Activate the pass in the app (or keep the printed pass) before you board — no separate validation stamp is needed.

Local's trick: Buy the $3 single ride in the GoPass app while you wait for bags, so you can walk straight to the platform. The same $3 fare rides all downtown DART lines for its 3-hour window, so if your hotel isn't near an Orange Line stop, transfer to another line for free before it expires.

Trap to avoid: Don't grab a taxi or Uber on arrival — it runs about $42–67 to downtown Dallas versus $3 on the train. And don't confuse the Orange Line with the DART Silver Line at Terminal B: the Silver Line heads to the northern suburbs (Plano, Addison), not downtown Dallas.

All ways to downtown, compared

Option	Price	Time	Ticket
Train	$2.00	55 min	Trinity Metro TEXRail single ride (to downtown Fort Worth)
TrainCheapest route	$3.00	55 min	DART local single ride (3-Hour Pass) on the Orange Line

Frequently asked

What is the cheapest way from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas?: The DART Orange Line train from Terminal A: a $3 local single ride (3-Hour Pass) that reaches downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes. Buy it in the GoPass app or at a station vending machine.
Where do I catch the DART train at DFW Airport?: At the Terminal A Station on the lower level near Entry A10. If you land at Terminal B, C, D or E, ride the free Terminal Link shuttle to Terminal A first.
How long does the DART Orange Line take to downtown Dallas?: About 50 minutes to downtown stations such as West End, Akard, St. Paul and Pearl/Arts District. Trains run roughly every 15–20 minutes from about 5 a.m. to midnight.
Do I need a special airport ticket for the DART train?: No. A regular $3 DART local single ride (3-Hour Pass) covers the Orange Line from the airport and any downtown DART line transfer within 3 hours.
Does the DART train go to downtown Fort Worth too?: Not the Orange Line. For Fort Worth take Trinity Metro TEXRail from Terminal B ($2), which ends at Fort Worth Central Station — a different city from Dallas.
What is the best way from DFW to downtown Dallas?: For budget travellers the best way is the cheapest one: the DART Orange Line train from Terminal A, a $3 single ride (3-Hour Pass) reaching West End and other stations in central Dallas in about 50 minutes.
How much is a taxi from Dallas–Fort Worth International Airport to the city?: A taxi or Uber to the city center (downtown Dallas) runs about $42–67 — versus $3 on the DART Orange Line train.

Last verified: Jul 1, 2026. Prices and timetables change — confirm at the official transport source.