Dallas public transport offers a way to reach parts of Irving and central Dallas without relying on a car for every trip. Las Colinas Urban Center is about 22 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car from Tropicana Inn, a Dallas motel, while DART’s Green Line serves Fair Park, Deep Ellum and downtown stations.
- Nearest named station: Las Colinas Urban Center, about 22 minutes on foot or 3 minutes by car from the hotel.
- Other nearby station references: 600 Las Colinas Boulevard and Tower 909 are about 25 and 24 minutes on foot from the hotel, respectively.
- Green Line pattern: DART operates the line seven days a week, with service intervals varying by time of day.
- Downtown by car: Dallas city centre is about 18 minutes by car from the hotel.
Las Colinas stations near the hotel
Las Colinas Urban Center is the closest named station in this guide. Two other station references in the area are 600 Las Colinas Boulevard and Tower 909.
For a local trip, start by checking which station best matches your destination and how you plan to reach it. If you are arranging an airport connection, separate guides cover getting from Dallas Love Field to Tropicana Inn and Suites.
How do you get from Las Colinas to central Dallas?
DART’s Green Line connects Fair Park and Deep Ellum with downtown Dallas stations, including Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End. It also serves Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue at the entrance to the fairgrounds.
For Fair Park, the Green Line also stops at MLK, Jr. Station, south of the grounds and convenient to the MLK fairground entrance at Gate 6 on R.B. Cullum Boulevard. MLK, Jr.
Station is at 1412 S. Trunk Ave., north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard near Trunk Avenue and South Boulevard. It connects to the J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center and is convenient to Cotton Bowl Stadium.
DART’s Green Line runs seven days a week. Its service intervals are every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 20 minutes midday and every 30 minutes late at night. The timetable places Hatcher, MLK and Fair Park in sequence between Buckner and North Carrollton/Frankford.
At MLK, Jr. Station, bus routes 23, 104, 13 and 216 connect with the station. Bay 5 is for Paratransit, while Bay 7 is used by rail-disruption shuttles. These details can change, so check the official site before you go; use DART’s official site for transit service, fare and timetable updates.
Driving and rideshare around Irving
For Fort Worth rail planning, a separate guide explains what to know about taking the train from Dallas to Fort Worth.
Gas Monkey Live is about 6 minutes by car or 40 minutes on foot from the hotel. The Boy Scouts of America National Museum is about 9 minutes by car or 67 minutes on foot.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is about 17 minutes by car from the hotel; the drive from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to the hotel is covered in a separate guide.
Choosing between transit and a car
DART’s Green Line serves Fair Park, Deep Ellum and named downtown stations, while driving and rideshare can suit trips around Irving. Choose based on where your day takes you, then confirm the route and service before departure.
Fair Park is at 3809 Grand Avenue, Dallas, TX 75210. The Green Line serves both Fair Park Station at the fairgrounds entrance and MLK, Jr. Station near the Gate 6 entrance and Cotton Bowl Stadium. If Fair Park is on your plan, check which stop best matches your destination within the grounds.
DART gives a $6 price for its Local Day Pass, available through ticket vending machines, the GoPass app and GoPass Tap Card. Ticket vending machines are at all DART and TRE rail stations except DFW Airport Terminal B Station.
Riders can also pay with a GoPass Tap card, contactless credit or debit card, or a payment-enabled mobile device. Fares and payment arrangements may change, so verify them with DART before travel.
For a day-pass voucher, bus riders give it to the first bus operator for validation and swipe it through the farebox on later trips. On rail, date- and time-stamp the voucher at a platform validator before boarding and show it to a fare inspector if asked. A validated voucher is valid until 3 a.m. the next day.
FAQs
Does the DART Green Line run every day?
Yes. The Green Line runs seven days a week, with service intervals varying from 15 minutes at peak times to 30 minutes late at night.
Which Green Line stations serve Fair Park?
Fair Park Station is at the fairgrounds entrance on Parry Avenue. MLK, Jr. Station serves the south side, including the Gate 6 entrance and Cotton Bowl Stadium.
How much is a DART Local Day Pass?
The Local Day Pass costs $6. Confirm current fare and payment options with DART before your trip.
Does the Green Line serve downtown Dallas?
Yes. Downtown stations include Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End.