Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is about a 17-minute drive from Tropicana Inn and Suites, which is roughly 7.3 miles away. You can drive, take a taxi or rideshare, or use airport rail connections; the right choice depends on your destination and where you arrive at the airport.
- Driving: About 17 minutes by car from DFW.
- Rail: DART’s Orange Line serves Terminal A, while the Silver Line and TEXRail serve Terminal B.
- Taxi: Taxi stands are on the lower level of each terminal.
- Rideshare: App-based pickups are at the upper-level curbside of each terminal.
Driving from DFW
Driving from DFW takes about 17 minutes, with International Parkway providing the main road through the airport.
If someone is picking you up, agree on a terminal and pickup point before heading to the curb. DFW allows active loading and unloading at terminal curbs, but drivers who need more time are directed to one-hour parking spaces.
The Cell Phone Lot at the north end of the airport is open around the clock and allows free waiting for up to two hours; vehicles cannot be left unattended.
Tolls are included when an authorized ground-transportation provider, such as a hotel shuttle or shared ride, picks up or drops off passengers. For current road and airport access updates, check the official site before you go: DFW Airport’s travel updates.
If your trip uses Dallas Love Field instead, the guide to the Dallas Love Field airport transfer covers that route.
Public transit connections
DFW’s rail connections depart from Terminals A and B, while the TRE requires a shuttle from Terminal D. These services connect the airport with destinations across the Dallas–Fort Worth area, but they do not all follow the same route.
DART Orange Line
The Orange Line serves DFW Airport Terminal A Station, reached from the lower level near Entry A10. It connects the airport with Irving and Dallas, and all Orange Line trains serve downtown Dallas.
You can transfer to other DART Rail lines at Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End stations. During weekday peak hours, the line extends to Richardson and Plano.
The Terminal A station is accessible and connects to the terminal through a walkway to the lower level at Entry A10.
DART Silver Line and TEXRail
The Silver Line serves Terminal B Station, reached from the lower level near Entry B43. It connects DFW with Cypress Waters, Carrollton, Addison, Richardson and Plano, but does not go to downtown Dallas.
TEXRail also serves Terminal B, running between the airport and downtown Fort Worth via North Richland Hills and Grapevine.
TRE via TRE LINK
To reach the Trinity Railway Express (TRE), board the TRE LINK shuttle at the upper level outside Terminal D Gate D22. The shuttle connects the airport with CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where you can connect with the TRE.
TRE LINK runs every 20 minutes during weekday peak periods and every 40 minutes during off-peak hours and on Saturdays. TRE and TRE LINK do not operate on Sundays.
If you have checked baggage and arrive at a Terminal A or B rail station but need to reach another terminal, DART directs you to the free Terminal Link shuttle on the lower level, before security. If you have carry-on baggage only, you can use Skylink after passing through security.
Taxi and rideshare options
Taxis pick up on the lower level of Terminals A, B, C, D and E. A DFW Guest Assistant is available at taxi stands from 8:00 AM to midnight. For a special taxi request after midnight, the airport provides +1-972-973-4061.
DFW identifies Uber, Lyft, WINGZ and Alto as app-based transportation providers. Pickups are at the upper-level curbside of each terminal, so follow your app’s instructions and confirm the terminal pickup point before you head outside.
What to check before landing
Check the rail operator’s schedule and customer-care information before relying on a train connection. DART directs passengers to the operators for schedules and further details; fares and a single set of operating hours are not provided across the airport rail services.
Also confirm which terminal you will use and how you will get between terminals if needed. If you are driving, look at DFW’s current travel updates before setting out, since road and airport conditions can change.
For local travel after the airport transfer, the guide to getting around Las Colinas and Dallas covers the wider area.
FAQs
Which DART line serves DFW Airport?
DART’s Orange Line serves Terminal A. The Silver Line serves Terminal B, alongside TEXRail.
Where do rideshares pick up at DFW?
App-based ride pickups are at the upper-level curbside of each terminal.
Does the TRE run from a DFW terminal?
The TRE connection uses the TRE LINK shuttle from Terminal D Gate D22 to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. TRE and TRE LINK do not operate on Sundays.