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TRANSPORTATION
AIRPORTS
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
As the preeminent mid-continental U.S. hub, the travel opportunities at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport are endless! DFW Airport ranks third in the world for takeoffs and landings and sixth in terms of passengers. The Airport contributes $16.6 billion annually to the North Texas economy and generates 305,000 jobs for a total of $7.6 billion in personal income. The Airport has won several awards for its outstanding facilities and customer service, both of which are evident in a wide range of amenities such as Wi-Fi access inside all terminals; combination business centers/Starbucks coffee shops; convenient and economical on-site parking; 20 security entrances as well as helpful customer service agents located throughout the Airport. Most importantly, passengers can travel nonstop to nearly 170 worldwide destinations from DFW. All international flights are consolidated in International Terminal D, which is capable of handling 32,000 passengers a day.
For more information, visit dfwairport.com.
Dallas Love Field, located just 7 miles northwest of the downtown Dallas’ Central Business District, was used by approximately 7.8 million passengers in the past year. Dallas Love Field provides a convenient, efficient airport, serving both commercial airline and corporate user needs. For more information, call (214) 670-6080.
AIRLINE
Southwest Airlines
In its 40th year of service, Southwest Airlines continues to
differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers--offering a reliable product
with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines
in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance,
People, and Planet.
1-800-I-FLY-SWA
southwest.com
CAR RENTAL
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
The largest car rental brand in North America, known for exceptionally
low rates and outstanding customer service. Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers a wide
variety of transportation options. At Enterprise, making sure our customers
are completely satisfied is the driving force behind our business.
972-586-1100 or 800-261-7331
enterprise.com
PUBLIC
It’s All Connected.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) gets you around Dallas and connects you to 12 surrounding cities with modern public transit services and customer facilities tailored to make your trip fast, comfortable and economical. More than 220,000 people per day use DART’s extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services to avoid traffic headaches.
The light-rail network--DART Rail--consists of the Red, Blue and Green lines, which connect employment centers, medical services and entertainment destinations throughout Carrollton, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Plano, Pleasant Grove and Richardson. The TRE commuter line links downtown Dallas to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth. Free parking is offered at available rail stations. DART also offers carpool and vanpool programs, as well as curb-to-curb transportation for people with disabilities.
Ready to hop on board? Call DART Customer Information at 214-979-1111 or plan your trip online at DART.org.
The T: Cowboys and Culture-Transportation Like Never Before.
The T provides transportation to Fort Worth’s rich variety of entertainment and history including the Stockyards and Cultural District and between Fort Worth and Dallas via the Trinity Railway Express (TRE). Several bus and trolley routes deliver passengers to the Historic Stockyards, Sundance Square, and Cultural District. From either Fort Worth’s Historic T&P Station or the Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) passengers can easily access service to Dallas via the 35-mile, TRE commuter rail line. There is also a convenient shuttle bus connections to DFW International Airport from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. The T’s extensive network of rail, Molly the Trolley and bus services move thousands of North Texas residents and visitors across Tarrant County.
For information about services call (817) 215-8600 to speak with a customer service representative. Information about The T services, fares, and maps are always available at The-t.com.
RAIL
Amtrak
400 S Houston Street #100, Dallas, 75202 214-653-1738 or 817-771-9335.
Amtrak is the national passenger rail system serving over 500
destinations in 46 states, including TX.
amtrak.com
SHUTTLE SERVICES
Super Shuttle
3010 North Airfield Drive, DFW Airport 817-329-2000.
Door-to-door service between your home, office or hotel and the airport. Operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week. supershuttle.com
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