Dallas Transportation: Getting around in Dallas Texas, USA

TRANSPORTATION

Airport Information

Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport
The Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has more domestic nonstop flights than any other city in the US. It is 22 miles (35 kilometers) from The Fairmont Dallas, which should take between 35 minutes and an hour by car, depending on traffic.

Driving Directions

Take the north or south exit from the airport and follow the signs to Dallas
North exit is Hwy 114 to I-35 South
South exit is Hwy 183 to I-35 South
Exit Hwy 45 / 75 Houston. The first exit off that is the Field / Griffin exit
Merge onto Griffin and continue straight to the first light, which is Ross
Turn left onto Ross
Go two blocks to Akard and turn left. The hotel is on the left

Dallas Love Field Airport
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is a 15- to 40-minute drive away from The Fairmont Dallas, depending on traffic.

Driving Directions

Head southeast on Cedar Springs Road by turning right
Turn right onto West Mockingbird Lane
Take the TX-354 Loop South ramp
Merge onto Harry Hines Boulevard / TX-354 Loop South
Harry Hines Boulevard / TX-354 Loop South becomes North Akard Street / TX-354 Loop South
On North Akard Street, The Fairmont Dallas will be on the left

Addison Airport

Tel: +1 (972) 248-7733
Distance to hotel: 15 miles
Driving time: 25 to 45 minutes
Approximate cab fare: USD 18.00 to USD 22.00

Alliance Airport

Tel: +1 (817) 890-1000
Driving time: around 45 minutes
Approximate cab fare: USD 50.00 to USD 60.00

Redbird Airport

Tel: +1 (214) 670-7612
Distance to hotel: 10 to 12 miles
Approximate cab fare: USD 15.00

Airport Shuttle
An airport shuttle service is available from Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport to The Fairmont Dallas. A one-way trip costs USD 16.00. The service is available 24 hours a day from the airport, although reservations are required after 6:00 pm.
Tel: +1 (972) 615-9975 or 1 (800) 258-3826 (toll-free within North America)

Taxis
A taxi from Dallas / Forth Worth International Airport to The Fairmont Dallas costs around USD 45.00 one-way. A taxi from Dallas Love Field Airport should cost USD 18.00. Please contact the doorman for assistance.

Car Rental
The Fairmont Dallas Concierge will be happy to assist with car rentals.

Hertz
Tel: +1 (214) 979-9494 or 1 (800) 263-0600 (toll-free within North America) 1200 Ross Avenue (two blocks from the hotel)

Limousine Information
Tours by Stan operates a limousine service for Dallas. A sedan costs USD 45.00 plus 20% per hour and a limousine costs USD 85.00 plus 20% per hour. Prices are subject to change without notice.

Tours by Stan
Tel: +1 (817) 267-0079
Alternatively, guests can call the Concierge at: +1 (214) 720-5233 to arrange.

Train Information
The Amtrak station is located at 400 South Houston Street, one mile from the hotel, next door to Reunion Tower.
Tel: 1 (800) 872-7245 (toll-free within North America)

The Texas Eagle is the train serving this station and runs all the way from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas.

Local Transportation

Taxis
Taxis are readily available outside The Fairmont Dallas. The doorman will hail a cab for you.
Terminal Taxis: +1 (214) 350-4445

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART Rail)
Tel: +1 (214) 979-1111
The nearest station is Akard Station, two blocks from hotel on the corner of Akard Street and Pacific Avenue.

Driving Directions and Distances

From North Dallas, Plano, Richardson:

Take Central Expwy (Hwy 75) South
Exit Ross Avenue, turn right on Ross (continue through four stoplights)
Turn right onto Akard; the hotel is on the left

Take the Dallas Tollway South until it ends
Follow the signs to Harry Hines / Downtown
Follow the signs to Akard
Cross over the Woodall Rogers Fwy
The hotel is on the right

From Houston, South Dallas, Wilmer-Hutchins:

Take I-45 North
Exit Main and Elm Street
Follow the signs to Elm Street and then go though downtown to Ervay (fourth light)
Turn right on Ervay and proceed to Ross Avenue
Cross over Ross and the hotel is on the left

From Fort Worth, Arlington, Grand Prairie, West Dallas:

Take I-30 East and exit I-35E North
Exit to Hwy 75 / Sherman
The first exit off that is Field / Griffin exit; merge onto Griffin
Continue straight to the first light, which is Ross, and turn left
Two blocks to Akard and turn left. The hotel is on the left

From Duncanville, Desoto, Cedar Hill, Southwest Dallas:

Take Hwy 67 North to I-35E North
Exit to Hwy 75 / Sherman
The first exit off that is Field / Griffin exit; merge onto Griffin
Continue straight to the first light, which is Ross, and turn left
Two blocks to Akard and turn left. The hotel is on the left

Key Cities and Distances

Amarillo, TX - 548 km / 340 miles - 6 hours 45 minutes
Austin, TX - 321.8 km / 200 miles - 3 hours 30 minutes
El Paso, TX - 973 km / 604 miles - 10 hours 35 minutes
Houston, TX - 396 km / 246 miles - 4 hours 15 minutes
Little Rock, AR - 523 km / 325 miles - 5 hours 25 minutes
Lubbock, TX - 515 km / 320 miles - 5 hours 50 minutes
Oklahoma City, OH - 337 km / 209 miles - 3 hours 30 minutes
San Antonio, TX - 441 km / 274 miles - 5 hours
Shreveport, LA - 303 km / 188 miles - 3 hours 15 minutes
New Orleans, LA - 837 km / 520 miles - 8 hours 45 minutes
Wichita, KS - 895 km / 369 miles - 6 hours

Parking Information

Valet Parking:

Available on Front Drive and Akard Street
Guest rate: USD 18.00 per day with in / out privileges
Parking height is 6' 8" and is located under the hotel

Self Parking:
Only available in off-site covered and open parking lots; garages are also available in the surrounding area. Guests can pay by cash, Amex, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club, and Discover.

Please note:
Prices are correct at the time of publishing but are subject to change.

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