Getting Around Fort Worth
Fort Worth Airport information
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) sits roughly midway between Dallas and Fort Worth, about 25–26 road miles from downtown Fort Worth depending on route and traffic conditions, and functions as a major global hub, especially for American Airlines. The airport spans 17,000+ acres with five passenger terminals and 160+ gates, offering hundreds of daily departures and service to nearly 200 domestic and 70+ international destinations as of recent counts. Onsite amenities include extensive dining/shopping and multiple hotels connected to terminals, with airside Skylink trains for quick connections.
Scale: Among the world’s busiest; American’s primary hub with service to 269 destinations (196 domestic, 73 international).
Terminals/gates: Five terminals (A–E) with about 168 gates in current operation across the complex.
Distance: About 25–26 miles to downtown Fort Worth by road; travel time varies by traffic.
Hotels/connectivity: Multiple onsite hotels and airside Skylink connecting all terminals.
Scale: Among the world’s busiest; American’s primary hub with service to 269 destinations (196 domestic, 73 international).
Terminals/gates: Five terminals (A–E) with about 168 gates in current operation across the complex.
Distance: About 25–26 miles to downtown Fort Worth by road; travel time varies by traffic.
Hotels/connectivity: Multiple onsite hotels and airside Skylink connecting all terminals.
Fort Worth Train information
Regional rail links include TRE commuter rail between Dallas and Fort Worth and TEXRail connecting Fort Worth to DFW Terminal B, complemented by DART lines on the Dallas side; these together provide airport and intercity connections. Current fare structures use Local and Regional tickets shared across Trinity Metro and DART, with day and monthly options; service frequencies vary by time and line. Riders bound for DFW directly from Fort Worth typically use TEXRail to Terminal B and may transfer to Skylink airside.
Fares: Local day pass $4; Regional day pass $12; monthly Regional $192 (effective 09/15/24).
TRE zones: Local tickets valid within one county; Regional needed when crossing county line.
Airport rail: TEXRail connects Fort Worth to DFW Terminal B for direct airport access.
Planning: Check latest timetables; off-peak service often every ~40 minutes on TRE/Sat.
Fares: Local day pass $4; Regional day pass $12; monthly Regional $192 (effective 09/15/24).
TRE zones: Local tickets valid within one county; Regional needed when crossing county line.
Airport rail: TEXRail connects Fort Worth to DFW Terminal B for direct airport access.
Planning: Check latest timetables; off-peak service often every ~40 minutes on TRE/Sat.
Fort Worth Ground information
Trinity Metro operates buses, rail, and free downtown circulators, providing access to key districts like the Stockyards, Cultural District, and Sundance Square. The legacy Molly the Trolley has been retired and replaced by a free, more frequent Blue Line downtown circulator operating roughly 7 a.m.–7 p.m., every seven minutes, with onboard amenities. Additional color-branded circulators and network upgrades continue to expand access across Fort Worth.
Downtown circulator: New free Blue Line replaced Molly the Trolley; 7-minute frequency.
Coverage: Stops include Sundance Square, Convention Center, Water Gardens, and rail stations.
Stockyards link: Orange Line connects Stockyards, Downtown, and North Side TEXRail.
Future plans: Additional trolley-style routes planned for Near Southside and Zoo areas.
Downtown circulator: New free Blue Line replaced Molly the Trolley; 7-minute frequency.
Coverage: Stops include Sundance Square, Convention Center, Water Gardens, and rail stations.
Stockyards link: Orange Line connects Stockyards, Downtown, and North Side TEXRail.
Future plans: Additional trolley-style routes planned for Near Southside and Zoo areas.
Fort Worth Public information
Intercity rail at Fort Worth Central Station includes Amtrak’s Texas Eagle (Chicago–San Antonio, with through Los Angeles connections) and the daily Heartland Flyer (Fort Worth–Oklahoma City), both coordinated with local transit. At DFW, a 24/7 purple shuttle runs every ~8 minutes to the consolidated Rental Car Center; taxis to downtown Fort Worth are a flat-rate service around $51 one way. Confirm current schedules and fares before travel as operations may adjust.
Amtrak: Texas Eagle and Heartland Flyer serve Fort Worth Central Station daily.
Rental cars: Board the purple RCC shuttle at any terminal; 7–10 minutes to the facility.
Taxi fare: Flat rate about $51 from DFW to downtown Fort Worth (includes fees/surcharges).
Tip: For rail to the airport, use TEXRail to DFW Terminal B and transfer to Skylink airside.
Amtrak: Texas Eagle and Heartland Flyer serve Fort Worth Central Station daily.
Rental cars: Board the purple RCC shuttle at any terminal; 7–10 minutes to the facility.
Taxi fare: Flat rate about $51 from DFW to downtown Fort Worth (includes fees/surcharges).
Tip: For rail to the airport, use TEXRail to DFW Terminal B and transfer to Skylink airside.
