Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) Orange Line is one of the longest rail line in DART Rail System (37 miles ;60 km). During rush hour, this line starts at Parker Road Station in Plano and terminates at DFW Airport.

Airport Train

Orange Line stops by two main airports in Dallas, Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Inwood/Love Field Airport Station is the station to transfer from Dallas Love Field Airport. The station is not by the airport or no walking distance. There is a DART Shuttle bus called, Route 55 Love Link, that travels between the station and Love Field Airport Departure Entrance. This shuttle stop is located below the station.

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

The Orange Line terminates at DFW Airport Terminal A. If you’re flying American Airlines (AA), you can use Terminal A to checkin your luggage and then take the DFW SkyLink train to your designated terminal/gates. If not flying AA, there is a DFW Shuttle bus located upstairs.

Fares

If you’re just going to/from the airport, I recommend purchasing an a morning, midday, or afternoon ticket. This ticket cost $3.00. If you’re planning to use DART all day, then purchase the Local Day Pass for $6.00.

Major Destinations

The Orange Line passes through or by several major destinations in Dallas:

• American Airlines Center
• CityLine
• Dallas-Fort Worth International (DFW) Airport Terminal A
• Dallas Love Field (DAL) Airport via Shuttle
• Downtown Dallas
• Downtown Plano (travels by during rush hour or special events)
• Las Colinas
• Irving Convention Center
• Southern Methodist University (SMU) via Shuttle
• Parkland Hospital
• University of Dallas
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
• Uptown Dallas
• Victory Plaza

Restaurants

Several of my favorite restaurants are located along the Orange Line stations:

• Central Market at
  • They have great burgers, sandwiches coffees, teas, gelato, soups, roasted chicken and salads.
  • Nearest DART Station: Lovers Lane Station
  • Address: 5750 E Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75206
• Original Market Diner
  • This restaurant serves great American breakfast and lunch. I recommend trying their breakfast burrito…it is hug. There coffee is fresh.
  • Nearest DART Station: Market Center Station
  • Address: 4434 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
• Starbucks Reserve
  • This is an upscale Starbucks. There are only three Starbucks Reserve in Texas (two in Dallas and one in Austin).
  • Nearest DART Station: Victory Plaza Station
  • Address: 2355 Olive St Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75201

TEXRail

TEXRail is a commuter rail line that travels from Downtown Fort Worth to DFW Airport Terminal B. At DFW Airport Station, you can transfer and board TEXRail. TEXRail passes through the historical Grapevine, Fort Worth Stock Yards (transfer to a Trinity Metro Bus; short ride) and to Downtown Fort Worth.

If you’re planning to transfer TEXRail, you must purchase a Regional Day Pass (cost is $12.00).

D2 Subway – Orange Line Future

In the future, DART is going to build an underground subway tunnels and station through Downtown Dallas. The Orange Line will use the new underground subway tunnel in downtown. For more information about the D2 Subway project, visit the project’s website.

Opinion

The Orange Line is a great additional DART Lines. This line connects to two airports, several businesses districts, hospitals, and other point of interests.

Riding the Orange Line from DFW Airport to Downtown Dallas for $2.50 – $6.00 is s good deal. The ride is almost one hour between those two destinations.

I’m looking forward for DART to complete building a crosstown rail line that will connect from DFW Airport Terminal B to Richardson and South of Plano. DART will launch the Silver Line (formerly known as the Cotton Belt Line) in 2024. For more information about DART Silver Line, visit the official project’s website.

Reference

Visit the official DART Orange Line to view the line, stations, schedule, and fares.

Videos

Other DART Orange Line videos: