🤠 Getting Around Dallas

Everything's bigger in Texas — including the light rail. Dallas surprises with free trolleys, a sprawling rail network, and on-demand transit.

Main Transport Options

DART Light Rail

North America's longest light rail system at 93 miles

•4 lines: Red, Blue, Green & Orange covering 64 stations
•Connects downtown to DFW Airport via Orange Line
•Free rides within the downtown D-Link zone
•Runs from ~5am to midnight

Pro Tip: The D-Link free zone covers most downtown attractions!

DART Buses

Comprehensive bus network serving Dallas and 12 surrounding cities

•130+ routes across Dallas-Fort Worth
•GoLink on-demand service in suburban zones
•Express routes for faster commutes
•All buses equipped with bike racks

Pro Tip: GoLink is like Uber but runs by DART — great for last-mile connections!

TRE (Trinity Railway Express)

Commuter rail connecting Dallas to Fort Worth in about 60 minutes

•Runs between Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth
•10 stops across 34 miles
•Weekday service with limited weekend runs
•Connects to both DART and Fort Worth's Trinity Metro

Pro Tip: Visit both Dallas and Fort Worth in one day — they're very different cities!

Dallas Streetcar & Bike Share

Free downtown streetcar and growing bike share network

•Dallas Streetcar: Free rides connecting Oak Cliff to downtown
•M-Line Trolley: Free vintage trolley through Uptown
•DART Bike Share: Stations across downtown
•Expanding protected bike lane network

Pro Tip: The free M-Line Trolley through Uptown is perfect for bar-hopping on McKinney Ave!

Passes & Tickets

GoPass Tap Card

Reloadable card for all DART services

Best for: Regular commuters and multi-day visitors

✓Works on all DART services
✓Day pass auto-caps at $6
✓Mobile app available

Day Pass

Unlimited DART rides for one full day

Best for: Day-trippers exploring the metroplex

✓$6 for all-day unlimited rides
✓All rail & bus routes included
✓Buy via GoPass app

Single Ride

One-way fare for occasional DART users

Best for: Occasional riders

✓$2.50 local / $3.50 regional
✓2-hour transfer window
✓Pay via app or at station

Navigation Apps & Tools

GoPass App

Official DART app for mobile tickets, trip planning and real-time tracking

Google Maps

Reliable transit directions with DART integration

Uber/Lyft

Essential for areas outside DART coverage

BCycle App

Dallas bike share station finder and ride management

Most Instagrammable Transport Spots

DART through Dallas Arts District

Light rail gliding past the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

M-Line Trolley on McKinney Ave

Vintage green trolley rolling through Uptown's restaurant row

Dallas Streetcar at Oak Cliff

Modern streetcar with the Dallas skyline as backdrop

Union Station

Beautiful 1916 Beaux-Arts terminal — Dallas's grand transit hub

Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge by bike

Santiago Calatrava's white arch bridge over the Trinity River

Insider Tips

1Dallas is very spread out — DART is great for the core, but you'll likely need rideshare for suburban destinations
2The D-Link free zone downtown saves you money on short hops between attractions
3Summer temperatures hit 100°F+ — wait for buses and trains in shade or air-conditioned stations
4The TRE to Fort Worth is worth the trip — visit the Stockyards for a different Texas experience
5Park at a DART station and ride in — free park-and-ride lots save you $20+ in downtown parking