DART Orange Line provides affordable rail service from DFW to downtown Dallas.

About Downtown Dallas

Downtown Dallas has evolved from a pure business district into a vibrant live-work-play neighborhood. The Dallas Arts District, the largest urban arts district in the nation, houses the Winspear Opera House (designed by Foster + Partners), the Nasher Sculpture Center, the Dallas Museum of Art (free admission), and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science. Dealey Plaza and the Sixth Floor Museum in the former Texas School Book Depository tell the story of JFK\'s assassination.

The revitalized Main Street district is packed with craft cocktail bars and restaurants. Deep Ellum, immediately east of downtown, is Dallas\'s music and street art neighborhood with live music venues, breweries (Deep Ellum Brewing, Brain Dead), and a growing gallery scene. Reunion Tower\'s GeO-Deck observation platform offers 360-degree views. The area around Klyde Warren Park—a deck park built over a freeway—connects Uptown\'s restaurants to the Arts District.

Nearby Landmarks

Dealey Plaza / Sixth Floor Museum Dallas Arts District Reunion Tower Klyde Warren Park Deep Ellum

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $45-65
Time 30-50 minutes

Follow "Taxi" signs at arrivals. Queue at official taxi stand. Metered fares, no need to negotiate.

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $35-50
Time 30-50 minutes

Ground transportation at each terminal

Train (DART Orange Line)

Cost $3
Time 50 minutes
Frequency Every 20 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Walk to DFW Airport Station. Take DART Orange Line to West End Station for downtown.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $45-65 30-50 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $35-50 30-50 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train $3 50 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

DART trains from DFW run until about midnight. Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 at DFW—the ride to downtown costs approximately $30–50. Deep Ellum and Main Street stay active until 2:00 AM on weekends. After midnight, ride-sharing is the most practical option; taxis can be harder to find outside hotels.

Luggage Tips

DART trains have open luggage areas near the doors and between seats. Downtown Dallas is walkable with smooth sidewalks, easy for wheeled bags. Hotels in the Arts District and Main Street area have bell service. If visiting Deep Ellum with luggage, drop bags at your hotel first—the streets get crowded at night.

Accessibility

DART trains are fully ADA accessible with level boarding. Downtown Dallas sidewalks have curb cuts throughout. The Arts District venues are all fully accessible. Klyde Warren Park is flat and paved. Deep Ellum has some uneven older sidewalks but most venues are accessible. Reunion Tower has elevator access.