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 Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2006 2:18 am Post subject: GETTING THERE/AROUND IN DALLAS / DALLAS TRANSPORTATION |
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GETTING THERE/AROUND IN DALLAS
GETTING THERE
By Air
The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport ( DFW ) ( +1 972 574 8888/ http://www.dfwairport.com ), located 16 miles from downtown Dallas, grades as the third largest airport in the world in size. Its girth is so immense it spills into the cities of Euless, Grapevine, Irving and Coppell, making it larger than the island of Manhattan. Featuring four terminals and 137 boarding gates it provides non-stop service to more than 160 cities around the globe. The following major airlines float on and off its seven runways:
Air Canada ( +1 800 776 3000/ http://www.aircanada.ca )
America West ( +1 800 235 9292/ http://www.americawest.com )
American Airline ( +1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com )
British Airways ( +1 800 247 9297/ http://www.british-airways.com )
Continental ( +1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com )
Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com )
Frontier Airlines ( +1 800 432 1359/ http://www.frontierairlines.com )
Korean ( +1 800 438 7300/ http://www.koreanair.com )
TACA ( +1 800 535 8780/ http://www.taca.com )
United ( +1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com )
US Airways ( +1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com )
Airport Parking Service:
Park 'N Fly ( +1 800 763 6895/ http://www.pnfnetwork.com )
The Trinity Railway Express ( TRE ) ( +1 877 657 0146/ http://www.trinityrailwayexpress.org ) expeditiously avoids downtown traffic congestion making it a popular choice with arriving passengers. Free shuttle busses cart passengers from the airport to the railway's CentrePort Terminal. One-way fares to stations to the east of the airport cost USD2.25, while stations to the west a mere USD1.25. Travel to downtown takes 30 minutes. TRE operates M-F 5:30a-12:15a and Sa 6:15a-11:39p.
Bus service ( +1 214 979 1111/ http://www.dart.org ) ferries in and out of the airport's North and South Shuttle parking lots. The 202 Express services the north lot and ultimately deposits passengers at downtown Dallas's West Transfer Center for USD2.25. Bus 409 services the south lot and heads into Dallas stopping at the Cityplace Center where you can transfer to the DART system and head into downtown.
Passengers can choose from two shuttle van services. The Yellow Checker Shuttle, or locally known at "The Airporter" ( +1 817 215 8600/ http://www.the-T.com/airporter.html ), services most downtown Dallas hotels. Adults are charged USD15, and kids under 12 USD7. Shuttles exit the airport about every 30 minutes. Supershuttle ( +1 800 258 3826/ http://www.supershuttle.com ) operates around the clock, seven days a week. Downtown Dallas fares range from USD15-USD20, while destinations to Fort Worth fall between USD16-USD24.
Taxis can be located on the upper level of each terminal. Fares to Dallas average USD38 and Fort Worth USD43. Depending on traffic rides to downtown Dallas usually last 30-40 minutes. Some of the taxi companies include:
Cowboy Cab +1 214 428 0202
Golden Cab +1 972 484 4848
King Cab +1 972 241 3337
Passengers can pick up rental cars at the appropriately named Rental Car Center at the airport's south entrance. The following companies dispense car keys:
Advantage ( +1 877 5500/ http://www.arac.com )
Alamo ( +1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com )
Avis ( +1 800 831 2847/ http://www.avis.com )
Budget ( +1 800 527 0700/ http://www.budget.com )
Dollar ( +1 800 4000/ http://www.dollar.com )
Enterprise ( +1 800 325 8007/ http://www.enterprise.com )
E-Z Rent-A-Car ( +1 972 574 3360/ http://www.e-zrentacar.com )
Hertz ( +1 800 654 3131/ http://www.hertz.com )
Love Field ( DAL ) ( +1 214 670 6073/ http://www.dallas-lovefield.com ), Dallas's other airport, is dwarfish in size compared to DFW, but provides a convenient alternative for a limited number of domestic flights. It is best known as being one of the hubs for Southwest Airlines ( +1 800 435 9792/ http://www.iflyswa.com ). Delta ( +1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com ) also occupies its terminals. Love Field is but seven miles from downtown Dallas.
By Train
Amtrak ( +1 800 872 7245/ http://www.Amtrak.com ) deposits passengers on a daily basis via the Texas Eagle line originating out of Chicago. The downtown train station is located at 400 Houston Street.
By Bus
Greyhound ( +1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com services Dallas from all points of the compass at its bus station at 205 South Lamar Street ( +1 214 655 7082 ).
By Car
Dallas is surrounded by a massive network of interstate highways lending it easy accessibility. Interstate 30 funnels into downtown from the northeast, while Interstate 20 approaches from both the east and west. Interstate 45 jabs into Dallas from Houston in a southeast direction, and Interstate 35 slices past the city from the north and south.
GETTING AROUND DALLAS
DART - Dallas Area Rapid Transit
The extensive network of DART Rail, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) and bus services moves more than 200,000 passengers per day across Dallas' 700-square-mile service area. DART also serves DFW International Airport and Fort Worth via the TRE.
The DART Rail System provides fast, convenient service to work, shopping and entertainment destinations in Dallas, Garland, Plano and Richardson. Plus, our TRE commuter line links DART customers to DFW International Airport and downtown Fort Worth(only an hour away by TRE). Free parking is available at most rail stations, and all are served by DART bus routes specially timed to make transfers between buses and trains quick and easy.
Whether you're headed to a concert, a Dallas Mavericks or a Dallas Stars showdown, ride the TRE to all Monday through Saturday events at American Airlines Center. Or ride DART Rail to West End Station and catch the free special events shuttle bus.
The TRE gets you to and from DFW International Airport for a fraction of the cost of taxi fare or long-term parking. Just take it to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station and transfer to the DFW Airport bus serving airline terminals. Airport buses meet all trains, departing every 15 minutes Monday through Saturday. There is no Sunday service. Airport bus service between the rail station and the airport terminals is free.
DART operates local and express bus routes serving Addison, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Garland, Glenn Heights, Highland Park, Irving, Richardson, Rowlett, Plano and University Park.
To get going, call DART Customer Information at 214.979.1111
DART Day Passes are your best transportation value.
$2.50 for Local bus and rail, which includes local bus, DART Rail and TRE service in Dallas County. $4.50 for Premium bus and rail, which includes express bus service and TRE service to DFW Airport and Fort Worth.
DART offers two basic, one-way fares:
$1.25 for Local bus and rail service
$2.25 for Premium service, which includes express bus service between downtown Dallas and free park & ride facilities in Addison, Carrollton, Farmers Branch, Glenn Heights, Irving, Plano and Rowlett.
TRE fares are in two zones:
$1.25 one-way to all stops between downtown Dallas and West Irving Station.
$2.25 between stations in Dallas County and Tarrant County.
Passes are sold in Ticket Vending Machines located at each rail station. Day Passes can be purchased in advance by visiting www.DARTStore.org
Taxis
Taxis are easy to find, but be forewarned that they are not cheap. Cowboy Cab ( +1 214 428 0202 ), King Cab ( +1 972 241 3337 ), and Golden Cab ( +1 972 484 4848 ) are just three of the many taxi companies that operate in the area.
Cowboy Cab Company, Inc.
Cowboy Cab Company, Inc. is the only taxicab service that has been under the same private ownership for over 20 years in the Dallas/Fort Worth are. It began operations in 1985 and has grown to over 300 taxicabs. A recent study commissioned by the Dallas Hospitality Industry rated Cowboy Cab as the most frequently requested taxicab service in the Dallas area. Although Cowboy Cab is not the largest cab company, customers appreciate its quality service, professional drivers and clean, late model, vans and sedans. The company services the entire Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex including all airports. Credit Cards and Corporate Charge Accounts are welcomed.
Executive Taxi
Voted #1 cab service in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Latest model vehicles and GPS dispatching. Personalised and exceptional handling of all sized groups and special events. All major credit cards accepted. Also pre-arranged services available.
Yellow Cab Company
Over 1000 cabs serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex. All cabs are equipped with GPS dispatch systems to provide a quick response time and personalized service.
Yellow Checker Shuttle
The only one stop transportation provider in Dallas providing airport shuttles, taxicabs, sedans, limousines, and motor coach transportation. As the largest transportation provider in the marketplace, credit cards are accepted for all services.
Trolley Busses
The historic M-Line Streetcar is FREE! The M-Line Streetcar offers you a ride down McKinney Avenue, within walking distance of the Dallas Museum of Art. Whether you're eating lunch, shopping, browsing art or making a bus or rail connection, the M-Line takes you there!
M-Line service operates 7 days a week every 15 minutes during peak and lunch hours, every half hour off-peak hours and weekends between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. Saturdays, and 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Bicycles
There are 14 separate bike trails that fan throughout the Dallas/Forth Worth area, but are better suited for leisurely rides along lakes than for commuting to specific destinations, especially in downtown. If you ride in downtown look for white-and-blue designated bike route signs. |
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