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DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) gives locals and visitors nearly 45 miles of light rail and 120 routes by bus transit. They provide reliable transportation to locations throughout the city including the Dallas Convention Center, hotels, and destinations that feature shopping, restaurants, and attractions.

Visitors can also enjoy neighboring counties, including Fort Worth, via a connector to Trinity Railway Express. Expansion to locations throughout the metro area is planned to include additional service to downtown Dallas by 2010 and DFW International Airport by 2013.

DART Light Rail

  • Peak hours 6:30-9am & 3:30-6pm
  • Runs during peak DT- every 5min
  • Runs during off peak DT every 10 min
  • 930 Daily Departures

From the Convention Center:

  • Service runs from 4am-12am M-F, 4am-11:45pm on Sat-Sun

$1.75 one way or a $4 day pass.

M-Line Streetcar

Also known as the McKinney Avenue Trolleys, these cars rumble along McKinney Avenue and connect the bustling Uptown neighborhood with the Dallas Arts District in downtown. These unique trolley cars have been lovingly maintained since 1989, when they were reinstituted on an updated rail line. Since that time they have become a favorite for Dallas visitors, and a welcome sight to nostalgic locals. Expansion continues on the routes to other points of interest.

Line service operates seven days a week every 15 minutes during peak and lunch hours every half hour off-peak hours and weekends.

  • 7am - 10pm weekdays
  • 10am - 12pm Saturdays
  • 10am - 10pm Sundays

 

TRE

Trinity Railway Express offers commuter rail service between Dallas, Fort Worth, and the DFW International Airport.

  • Hours M-F are 5:40am-11:45pm
  • 8:45am-11:40pm on Sat with no service on Sun.

Cost is $2.50 each way or $5 day pass.

DART Route Map

DART Schedules

Schedules for DART buses, DART Rail and Trinity Railway Express

  • DART Rail Red LineWestmoreland Station to Parker Road Station

  • DART Rail Blue LineLedbetter Station to Downtown Garland Station

  • DART Rail Green LineVictory Station to MLK, Jr. Station

  • Trinity Railway ExpressCommuter rail connecting the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex

  • DART Bus RoutesInfo
  • DART On-CallNeighborhood shuttle service in East Rowlett, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Lake Highlands, Lakewood, North Central Plano, North Dallas and Richardson.

  • FLEX ServiceFLEX is a service offering the advantages of a fixed route plus the convenience of curbside service. Available in South Irving, Telecom Corridor, Lake June, South Plano, East Plano and Garland/Rowlett.

  • M-Line StreetcarThe historic M-Line Streetcar offers you a ride up and down McKinney Avenue, connecting to the west entrance of Cityplace Station on the DART Rail system.

Amtrak provides service to more than 500 U.S. cities, and the Texas Eagle route brings daily service to Dallas. The train has coach, lounge and dining-car service to as far north as Chicago and south to San Antonio. Service is available at the Union Station downtown with access to the DART light rail and close to the convention center and hotels.

Greyhound serves more than 2,300 cities and provides regular passenger service, charter bus tours and package delivery.

DART Guide to Public Transportation

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