There are airport shuttles and then there are airport shuttles. When it comes to DFW Airport Service near Dallas, Texas, there are a number of options running throughout the airport. One of the newest features is that these airport shuttle buses now act as a connecting force between three different cities.
While most continue to run within the boundaries of the complex, those serving remote parking lots now also offer service to a nearby light rail station. Trains running from the one closest to the complex run in opposite directions, one to Dallas, Texas, and the other to Fort Worth. While these cities have been nicknamed the metroplex for years, only within the last few years have these public transit options become available.
While most shuttles operate within the complex, there are several which also serve the local rent-a-car center at which the train station is also located. As such, locals and tourists now use the light rail system and connections at the airport to travel between Dallas, Texas, also known as Big D and Fort Worth, also known as Cowtown. From the terminal rent-a-car stop, individuals can either take a train toward Big D or Cowtown, together often referred to as the metroplex.
For those wising to stay at or near DFW, the Grand Hyatt within one of the terminals is a great option. The hotel offers the only gourmet coffee bar, cocktail lounge and restaurant outside security gates at the complex. Whereas, when desiring to stay just off-site, the Hyatt Regency while still offering shuttle service is often less expensive than its counterpart inside the terminal.
There is also a shuttle service between gates known as Airtrans which has been in operation since the inception of the complex in the mid-late 1970s. The airtrans system includes driverless trains which operate between gates. As such, those riding the system must have a valid airline ticket as the entrance to the service is located inside the security gates.
Still, as there has never been any form of mass transit in the DFW metroplex, these new options have made it easier for locals and tourists to visit more attractions than in the past. While there is now a bus to and from Arlington, the schedule remains quite limited, especially for those wishing to attend games or visit amusement parks which operate well outside transit hours. For most, the best way to handle a trip to an event in Arlington using mass transit is to book a hotel for the night of the event, then travel back to the airport the following day.
Another nice feature of the DFW Grand Hyatt is the coffee bar, lounge and gourmet restaurant. All of which can be accessed by individuals with or without an airline ticket as along with the hotel. When it comes to baggage claim and meeting friends and relatives, all baggage claim areas of each gate are located next to elevators leading to either the parking garage, rent-a-car shuttles or shuttle buses.
Whether arriving or departing, there is clear signage as to the different parking areas of which there are a number of options. As such, individuals can choose from close-in, long-term or remote parking options. As with most facilities, when parking close-up, it is important to adhere to all parking warning signs to avoid fees, fines or tows.
While most continue to run within the boundaries of the complex, those serving remote parking lots now also offer service to a nearby light rail station. Trains running from the one closest to the complex run in opposite directions, one to Dallas, Texas, and the other to Fort Worth. While these cities have been nicknamed the metroplex for years, only within the last few years have these public transit options become available.
While most shuttles operate within the complex, there are several which also serve the local rent-a-car center at which the train station is also located. As such, locals and tourists now use the light rail system and connections at the airport to travel between Dallas, Texas, also known as Big D and Fort Worth, also known as Cowtown. From the terminal rent-a-car stop, individuals can either take a train toward Big D or Cowtown, together often referred to as the metroplex.
For those wising to stay at or near DFW, the Grand Hyatt within one of the terminals is a great option. The hotel offers the only gourmet coffee bar, cocktail lounge and restaurant outside security gates at the complex. Whereas, when desiring to stay just off-site, the Hyatt Regency while still offering shuttle service is often less expensive than its counterpart inside the terminal.
There is also a shuttle service between gates known as Airtrans which has been in operation since the inception of the complex in the mid-late 1970s. The airtrans system includes driverless trains which operate between gates. As such, those riding the system must have a valid airline ticket as the entrance to the service is located inside the security gates.
Still, as there has never been any form of mass transit in the DFW metroplex, these new options have made it easier for locals and tourists to visit more attractions than in the past. While there is now a bus to and from Arlington, the schedule remains quite limited, especially for those wishing to attend games or visit amusement parks which operate well outside transit hours. For most, the best way to handle a trip to an event in Arlington using mass transit is to book a hotel for the night of the event, then travel back to the airport the following day.
Another nice feature of the DFW Grand Hyatt is the coffee bar, lounge and gourmet restaurant. All of which can be accessed by individuals with or without an airline ticket as along with the hotel. When it comes to baggage claim and meeting friends and relatives, all baggage claim areas of each gate are located next to elevators leading to either the parking garage, rent-a-car shuttles or shuttle buses.
Whether arriving or departing, there is clear signage as to the different parking areas of which there are a number of options. As such, individuals can choose from close-in, long-term or remote parking options. As with most facilities, when parking close-up, it is important to adhere to all parking warning signs to avoid fees, fines or tows.
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