Fort Worth is closer to DFW airport than Dallas.

About Downtown Fort Worth

Fort Worth proudly maintains its Western identity while hosting one of America\'s finest museum districts. The Kimbell Art Museum (designed by Louis Kahn, expanded by Renzo Piano) is considered one of the most beautiful museum buildings in the world, housing works by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, and Monet. Next door, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (Tadao Ando) and the Amon Carter Museum of American Art complete an extraordinary cultural trio—all offering free or low-cost admission.

Sundance Square in the heart of downtown is a 35-block entertainment district with restaurants, bars, and the Bass Performance Hall. The Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, a short drive north, is a living monument to the city\'s cattle-driving past—twice-daily longhorn cattle drives parade down Exchange Avenue, honky-tonk bars blast live country music, and Billy Bob\'s Texas (the world\'s largest honky-tonk) hosts world-class rodeo and concerts. Fort Worth offers the genuine Texas experience that Dallas sometimes lacks.

Nearby Landmarks

Fort Worth Stockyards Sundance Square Kimbell Art Museum Modern Art Museum Water Gardens

Transport Options

Taxi

Cost $40-55
Time 25-40 minutes

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

Rideshare (Grab/Uber)

Cost $30-45
Time 25-40 minutes

Ground transportation level

Train (TEXRail)

Cost $3
Time 50 minutes
Frequency Every 30-60 minutes

Step-by-Step Directions

Take TEXRail from DFW Airport North Station to Fort Worth T&P Station.

Quick Comparison

Option Cost Time Best For
Taxi $40-55 25-40 minutes Convenience, groups, heavy luggage
Rideshare $30-45 25-40 minutes Budget-conscious, app users
Train $3 50 minutes Budget, avoiding traffic

Good to Know

Late Night Transport

TEXRail from DFW runs until about 10:30 PM on weekdays, midnight on weekends. The Fort Worth Stockyards stay lively until midnight with honky-tonks open until 2:00 AM. Uber and Lyft operate in Fort Worth but with lower driver density than Dallas—expect 5–10 minute waits. A late-night ride from Fort Worth to DFW costs $35–55.

Luggage Tips

TEXRail has luggage space near the doors. Fort Worth's downtown and Stockyards are walkable with smooth paths. If visiting the Stockyards with bags, the area has hotels nearby (Hotel Drover, Hyatt Place). Most downtown Fort Worth hotels have bell service. Sundance Square is flat and luggage-friendly.

Accessibility

TEXRail is fully ADA accessible with level boarding at all stations. Sundance Square has excellent sidewalks with curb cuts. The Stockyards have some uneven brick surfaces but are mostly navigable. All three major museums are fully wheelchair accessible. Downtown Fort Worth is flat and well-maintained.