Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to City Center
Complete guide for getting from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Dallas-Fort Worth city center. Find out about taxi fares, distance, duration, and travel tips.
Airport Details
- Name: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
- IATA Code: DFW
- Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, US
- Elevation: 607 ft
Taxi from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to City Center
Taxis from DFW Airport to Dallas Central Business District have a fixed rate of $55. To Dallas Market Center, the flat rate is $47. These rates apply to and from the airport and stay the same day or night with no surge pricing.
Outside these zones, taxis use a meter. The initial drop is about $3, then $2.80 per mile and $0.40 per minute wait time. Expect $45 to $60 to most Dallas spots, plus tip of 15-20%.
No night surcharges apply as rates are fixed or metered steadily. Travel to downtown takes 25-40 minutes based on traffic. Check the taxi stand for your zone.
Follow Ground Transportation signs to find official taxi stands on the lower level outside each terminal at DFW. Yellow Cab and licensed operators queue there for safe pickups. Use the app or website to book ahead if needed.
Avoid scams by staying at marked stands and ignoring offers from unofficial drivers inside or near baggage claim. Official taxis accept cash or credit cards with no hassle. Insist on the meter or confirm flat rate upfront for your zone.
For safety, travel in groups at night and note your driver's details. Share your ride info with someone. Official queues keep things orderly and secure.
Trains like DART Orange Line cost $3 one-way to downtown in 50 minutes. TRE to Dallas Union Station is $6-8, then DART adds $3, great for budget solo trips.
Buses and shuttles run regularly. Shuttles to hotels cost $46-92 and take 30-60 minutes with waits. All beat taxi prices but need planning for transfers.
Rideshares like Uber are $35-60 but surge in peaks. Public options save money for light packers while taxis suit groups with bags.
Taxi Tips & Safety
Follow Ground Transportation signs to find official taxi stands on the lower level outside each terminal at DFW. Yellow Cab and licensed operators queue there for safe pickups. Use the app or website to book ahead if needed.
Avoid scams by staying at marked stands and ignoring offers from unofficial drivers inside or near baggage claim. Official taxis accept cash or credit cards with no hassle. Insist on the meter or confirm flat rate upfront for your zone.
For safety, travel in groups at night and note your driver's details. Share your ride info with someone. Official queues keep things orderly and secure.
Alternative Transport
Trains like DART Orange Line cost $3 one-way to downtown in 50 minutes. TRE to Dallas Union Station is $6-8, then DART adds $3, great for budget solo trips.
Buses and shuttles run regularly. Shuttles to hotels cost $46-92 and take 30-60 minutes with waits. All beat taxi prices but need planning for transfers.
Rideshares like Uber are $35-60 but surge in peaks. Public options save money for light packers while taxis suit groups with bags.
Tips for Airport Transfers
- Look for official taxi ranks to avoid scams.
- Check if there is a flat rate to the city center.
- Consider booking a private transfer in advance for peace of mind.
- Have the address of your destination written down in the local language.