To get from DFW Airport to downtown Dallas and Day Star Dallas, you can drive or take a taxi, or use DART’s Orange Line toward downtown. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about a 36-minute drive from Day Star.
- By car: About 36 minutes from DFW Airport to the hotel.
- By rail: DART’s Orange Line runs from DFW Airport Station toward downtown Dallas.
- Taxi: Taxi service is available on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D, and E.
- Rental cars: The Rental Car Center connects to the terminals by shuttle.
How far is DFW Airport from the hotel?
The drive from DFW Airport takes about 36 minutes. The airport’s main roadway, International Parkway, runs north to south through the airport.
Driving, taxi and rideshare from DFW
Driving, taking a taxi, or arranging a rideshare are the road-based options for the trip from DFW. Taxi stands are on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D, and E.
DFW lists transportation-network companies among its ground-transportation options. For rideshare pickup instructions, check the airport’s current guidance before leaving the terminal. The airport also states that tolls are included with hotel-shuttle and other authorized ground-transportation services, including limousine and shared-ride services.
If you rent a car, the Rental Car Center is at 2424 E. 38th Street, near the airport’s south entrance. A Rental Car Shuttle connects the centre with the terminals.
How do you take rail from DFW toward Dallas?
DART’s Orange Line connects DFW Airport Station with downtown Dallas. The station is at Terminal A near Gate A10, so you can head there from the terminal to board a train.
The Orange Line also serves Parker Road Station during peak hours. If your destination is elsewhere in Dallas, check the connections you will need before starting the rail portion of your trip. For a broader look at local connections, see how to get around Dallas.
Changing routes for southern Dallas
For destinations in southern Dallas, plan the final part of your journey separately from the DFW-to-downtown rail leg. Camp Wisdom and UNT Dallas are stations to consider when arranging connections in this part of the city.
If Camp Wisdom is part of your route, how to use Camp Wisdom Station covers that connection.
Airport arrival checks
DFW provides links to departure-time information for the DART Silver Line, Trinity Metro TEXRail, and the TRE LINK bus to CentrePort/DFW. These services have separate schedules from the Orange Line, so confirm the departure information for the service you plan to use. Check the official site before you go.
A DFW Airport Guest Assistant is available at taxi stands from 8:00 AM to 12:00 AM (midnight). For a special taxi request after midnight, the airport gives the number +1-972-973-4061.
FAQs
Where is the DART station at DFW Airport?
DFW Airport Station is at Terminal A near Gate A10. It is served by DART’s Orange Line.
Does the Orange Line go to downtown Dallas?
Yes. The Orange Line connects DFW Airport Station with downtown Dallas and serves Parker Road Station during peak hours.
Where are the taxi stands at DFW?
Taxi service is available on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D, and E.
How do you get from the Rental Car Center to a terminal?
DFW’s Rental Car Shuttle runs between the Rental Car Center and the terminals.