A Dallas metro map is easiest to read once you know the four DART Rail lines and where they meet downtown. From Love Field, a bus connects the airport with Inwood/Love Field Station, where you can board Green or Orange Line trains.
- Rail: Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines all pass through downtown Dallas.
- Love Field link: DART Bus Route 5 connects the airport with Inwood/Love Field Station.
- Downtown transfers: Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End are transfer stations.
- Airport connection: The Orange Line serves DFW Airport, including Terminal A Station.
What Dallas’s transit network includes
Dallas public transport includes DART Rail and bus routes, with all four rail lines passing through downtown Dallas. The Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines give you several ways to connect across the city’s rail network.
The Green Line runs from North Carrollton/Frankford Station to Buckner Station, passing through Inwood/Love Field Station and downtown. The Orange Line serves Inwood/Love Field and links downtown with DFW Airport; its Parker Road service is limited to peak hours, while LBJ/Central is a northern terminal during off-peak hours.
Downtown transfer points include Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End. If you’re planning a mix of rail, buses and driving, the getting around Dallas guide covers those broader options.
How do you get from Love Field to DART rail?
Take DART Bus Route 5, also called Love Link, from Love Field to Inwood/Love Field Station. At the airport, find the pickup on the lower-level drive outside baggage claim by following signs for Ground Transportation. This bus connection is one part of getting from Dallas Love Field Airport to the hotel.
The Love Link shuttle ride from the airport to the station is free. At Inwood/Love Field, Route 5 connects with the Green and Orange lines; the station is at the southwest corner of Inwood Road and Denton Drive, with local parking and accessible features.
The station’s other bus connections are Routes 103 and 207, and it is also served by GoLink and paratransit. Route 207 is identified as a shuttle option during rail disruptions.
How do you reach downtown and major sights?
From Love Field, ride Route 5 to Inwood/Love Field Station, then take a Green Line train toward BUCKNER or an Orange Line train toward LBJ/CENTRAL or PARKER ROAD for downtown Dallas. Follow the destination signs and use the downtown stations to transfer if your route calls for another DART Rail line.
For an event at American Airlines Center, check the venue’s location and plan your route before you go.
Pearl/Arts District, St. Paul, Akard and West End are downtown stations where riders can transfer to other DART Rail lines.
Fares, passes and service hours
The Love Link trip from Love Field to Inwood/Love Field Station is free, but you need a valid fare for further DART travel. A single ride costs $2.50, and cash payments require exact change.
Single tickets can also be purchased with a contactless debit or credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay or a GoPass Tap card. You can buy multiple mobile tickets in the GoPass app. DART card readers are aboard buses and at rail stations; Love Field has no reader because the shuttle ride to the station is free.
Service details can change, so check the official site before you go. DART’s website has current service information.
Airport connections and transfers
To travel from Love Field to DFW Airport, take Route 5 to Inwood/Love Field Station and transfer to an Orange Line train displaying “DFW.” The train serves DFW Airport Terminal A Station.
Inwood/Love Field Station is about a 5-minute drive from Dallas Love Field Inn.
FAQs
Does Dallas have a subway?
Dallas has DART Rail, with Red, Blue, Green and Orange lines. The network also connects with DART bus routes.
Is the bus from Love Field to Inwood/Love Field Station free?
Yes. Love Field passengers ride the Route 5 Love Link shuttle to the station for free, but need a valid fare for further DART travel.
Which DART line goes from downtown Dallas to DFW Airport?
The Orange Line connects downtown Dallas with DFW Airport. From Inwood/Love Field Station, board a train marked “DFW” for Terminal A Station.