Arlington Airport Shuttle
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How is Your Service Different?
- Any Address - We pick up and drop off at your home, business, hotel or any airport.
- Better - most rides are non-stop and no sharing in a Nice Car, SUV or Shuttle.
- Flexible - we pick you up on your schedule 24/7. It's also always free to change the date or time if your flight changes.
- Safer - we don't leave you at a bus stop, and all our drivers go through nationwide fingerprint background checks.
- Faster - most rides take half the time, because it's just you in the vehicle. No need to stop and wait everywhere.
- Convenient - Door to Door means no need to arrange or pay for a Taxi or Lyft to get home.
- Affordable - once you add it all up, it's the same price or less than other shared ride shuttles for two or more people, or less than Uber with just one person.
Our Daily Schedule (Arlington)
What is your daily schedule?
We pick you up on your schedule 24/7, and take you anywhere in Dallas and Fort Worth. Our professional shuttle drivers are normally 5-10 minutes early at your home in Fort Worth and Dallas, or right on time at Dallas Fort Worth. You pick the time we pick you up. Normally 30 minutes after you land is enough time to get your bags and find Prearranged.
What is my pickup time at DFW?
We normally pick you up 30 minutes after your plane lands for domestic flights, or 45 mins after for international flights. If you don't have bags, you can schedule your pickup time for 15 mins after you land, or 30 mins for international flights with no bags.
What happens if my flight is delayed in Dallas?
Pickup times automatically adjust to 30 minutes after you land if your flight is delayed for domestic flights at DFW, or 45 minutes after you land for international flights. Please let us know as soon as possible if your flight number changes. You can always text us if there is a delay. This is helpful since airlines don't always update things online when they are late.
What happens if my flight in Dallas arrives early?
Call or send us a text if you want us to pick you up early at Dallas Fort Worth, and we will let your shuttle driver know that you are ready to be picked up. Otherwise, we will pick you up at the scheduled time on your reservation. If it's hot outside, please wait inside the DFW terminal closest to prearranged until your car or airport shuttle is a minute or so away.
How soon should I make a reservation?
Although there is no set rule that prevents booking a Arlington Shuttle last minute, it's a good idea to make your reservation as soon as possible so a shuttle driver is available and prevent any delays with picking you up. There's no need to confirm again if you've already made a reservation, and received a confirmation email.
How long does it take from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas?
Texas Shuttle trips from Dallas or Fort Worth Texas in normal traffic are about an hour and forty minutes versus three and a half hours on the bus with a bunch of people. Rush hour in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth will normally add 15-45 mins (30 mins on the average). You might think there's no way a bus or another shared ride shuttle company in Dallas or Fort Worth Shuttle would take that long, but they stop and wait 3-5 times to pickup people. Buses and other shuttles also don't leave on your schedule, so you might wait 30 mins - 1.5 hours if the bus is running late. With us it's just you going straight to Fort Worth or Dallas, normally non-stop in a nicer vehicle or shuttle.
What time should I be picked up?
The drive to Fort Worth is about 1 hour and 40 minutes. 3 hours and 30 minutes before your flight is normally enough time if you're going to DFW. Dallas Fort Worth recommends you be there 2 hours early to get through security and find your gate. Boarding in Dallas usually starts 30 mins before your plane takes off. However, one hour and thirty mins is generally okay. Dallas and Fort Worth Shuttle driving takes about 2 hours, then 3 and a half hours before your flight takes off is normally good. You start running the risk that they will give your seat away in Dallas about 40 mins before your flight takes off. Sometimes a little extra time is good and makes your trip to Fort Worth stress free by adjusting for the unexpected.
Arlington Shuttle Service: DFW, Love Field, and Everything Between
Arlington is the busiest mid-point corridor we run in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex — it sits between both airports, so riders here split between DFW (about 15–20 road miles from most Arlington addresses) and Dallas Love Field (about 25 miles). Across recent completed Texas Shuttle trips touching Arlington and DFW (n=762), fares averaged $98 (range $42–$541) with an average road distance of 19 miles; Arlington-to-Love-Field completed trips (n=298) averaged $105 (range $47–$520), average 25 road miles.
What drives the price up or down
- Which airport — DFW is closer to nearly every Arlington address than Love Field is.
- Vehicle class — sedan (1–2 passengers) versus SUV (4–7 passengers or extra luggage).
- Exact addresses — north Arlington near Globe Life Field and AT&T Stadium is a shorter run to DFW than south-side addresses off I-20.
Fares are flat door-to-door — the booking-tool quote is the total, with no fuel surcharge or airport access fee added later. Round trips with promo code ONLINE save 10%.
Where we pick up in Arlington
Every address in Arlington 76001–76018: the Entertainment District (Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium, Six Flags, hurricane-season hotel corridor along IL-360), UT-Arlington campus and downtown, the Highlands and Interlochen neighborhoods, Cooper Street hotels, and the south-side I-20 corridor. Hotel pickups near the Convention Center are among our most frequent Arlington runs.
Airport handoff notes
- DFW — tell us your airline and terminal at booking; American flights leave from Terminals A, B, C, and D, and Terminal E handles United, Delta, Alaska, Spirit, and Frontier. The driver drops at the correct Departures curb the first time.
- Love Field — Southwest's Dallas hub; a 90-minute pre-flight arrival is the standard window for domestic departures.
- Flight tracking on returns — inbound arrivals into either airport are tracked automatically; late flights get adjusted pickups at no extra charge.
Traveler notes
- Rangers and Cowboys game days shut down I-30 around the stadiums — airport pickups leave Arlington 30–45 minutes earlier on event days.
- Car seats supplied on request at no surprise charge (Texas law: children under 8 or under 4'9").
Related corridors: Arlington to Dallas, Grand Prairie to Dallas, and the DFW shuttle hub.
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With more than 50,000 customers and 5 years in business, Texas Shuttle LLC owns Arlington Shuttle, and has shuttle drivers all over the State of Texas. Our main office is 10 minutes from DFW and Love Field in the Dallas Fort Worth area. Arlington to Love Field shuttle
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Arlington Shuttle Services: Your Complete 2026 Guide to Getting Around Arlington, TX
Updated for the 2026 event season. Arlington sits squarely between Dallas and Fort Worth, and on Cowboys game days, Rangers game days, and big concert nights at Globe Life Field, traffic on I-30, Highway 360, and Collins Street can grind to a halt. This guide covers every practical way to get around the city — private shuttle, the Arlington Trolley, the city's on-demand van service, rideshare, and walking the Entertainment District — so you can pick the right option before you ever leave your hotel.
Arlington is home to two of the biggest sports venues in the country: AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Add in Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, Top O' Hill Terrace, and the Arlington Entertainment District hotels, and you have a city that was practically built for visitors — and for the shuttles that move them. Whether you need a Dallas to Arlington airport shuttle, an event-day trolley ride, or a $3-and-change way across town, here's what actually works.
Why Arlington Visitors Rely on Shuttle Service Instead of Driving
Arlington is famously one of the largest cities in the United States without a traditional light-rail or heavy-rail system running through its core. There is no DART light rail stop at the stadiums and no Trinity Railway Express station in the Entertainment District. That means every trip — from DFW Airport to your hotel, or from your hotel to a Cowboys game — happens by road.
On event days, that road network gets tested. The interchange of I-30 and Highway 360, right beside the Entertainment District, is one of the busiest junctions in the Metroplex, and on a sold-out game day the surface streets around AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field fill hours before kickoff or first pitch. A prearranged shuttle removes the two biggest headaches: parking (which around the stadiums is expensive and slow to exit) and navigation (which is miserable in event traffic).
A private shuttle also works on your schedule. Services like Texas Shuttle pick riders up 24/7 across Dallas and Fort Worth, with professional drivers typically arriving 5–10 minutes early at homes and hotels, and right on time at DFW. That flexibility matters in Arlington, where the last trolley of the night may leave long before the post-game dinner you had planned.
Getting from DFW Airport to Arlington
DFW International Airport is the closest major airport to Arlington, and the trip down Highway 360 or Highway 161 (the President George Bush Turnpike corridor) usually takes 20–35 minutes outside of rush hour. You have several ways to make that trip:
Private Shuttle or Prearranged Car
A prearranged shuttle is the most predictable option, especially for families with luggage or groups with more people than fit in a standard rideshare. Texas Shuttle monitors your flight, and pickup times automatically adjust — typically about 30 minutes after you land for domestic flights, or 45 minutes for international flights, to allow for bags. If you're traveling carry-on only, you can often schedule pickup 15 minutes after a domestic landing, or 30 minutes after an international one.
As a general planning rule, allow roughly 3.5 hours between your pickup in Arlington and your departure at DFW: the drive takes around 30–45 minutes in normal conditions, DFW recommends arriving two hours before departure to clear security and reach your gate, and boarding usually begins about 30 minutes before takeoff. If you're flying out during Dallas or Fort Worth rush hour, budget an extra 15–45 minutes (about 30 on average) for traffic.
Rideshare from DFW
Uber and Lyft operate at DFW around the clock. Based on current advertised rates, typical fares from DFW Airport to Arlington run in the $40–$65 range (estimate), with surge pricing during major events sometimes pushing that higher. If you land right as a Cowboys game is letting out, waiting 15–20 minutes for the surge to clear can meaningfully cut your fare.
The Free TRE Link Bus and Arlington On-Demand
Budget travelers have a clever two-step option. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail runs between Dallas Union Station and Fort Worth's T&P Station, and CentrePort/DFW Airport Station sits just south of the airport. A free TRE link bus connects DFW terminals to CentrePort, and from there you can transfer to Arlington On-Demand — the city's shared van service — to reach your hotel or the stadiums for a nominal fare (currently advertised at around $3 per ride). It's slower than a direct shuttle, but it's the cheapest airport-to-Arlington combination available.
The Arlington Trolley: Event-Day Rides to the Stadiums
The Arlington Trolley (arlingtontrolley.com) is a free-to-ride (or low-cost, depending on the event) shuttle system that operates on major event days, connecting participating Arlington hotels with the Arlington Entertainment District. If you're staying at a hotel along the trolley routes, it's the easiest way to get to a Cowboys game, a Rangers game, or a stadium concert without touching your car.
How it works:
- Event-day service only. The trolley runs on game days and major stadium events, not as daily public transit. Service generally begins about 2.5 hours before game time and runs until roughly 30 minutes after the event ends.
- Hotel pickups. The trolley loops between participating hotels and the Entertainment District, so check with your hotel front desk or the trolley's site for the nearest stop.
- Stadium staging. For events at AT&T Stadium, the trolley's staging area is in Lot 15 — handy to know when you're walking back after the game.
- Kids ride with adults. Per the trolley's own rules, no child under age 13 may ride unless accompanied by an adult responsible for the child. Plan accordingly for family trips.
- Stay current. Schedules change with the event calendar — the trolley posts news about specific events (recently including reservations for the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic). Check arlingtontrolley.com or call 817-461-8600 before you go.
One more condition worth knowing: use of the trolley system is subject to posted conditions of carriage — the operator reserves the right to refuse service, and riders are expected to follow staff instructions. It's a friendly, volunteer-friendly operation, but it's still a scheduled service with rules.
Arlington On-Demand: The City's $3 Shared Van (Via App)
For the other six days a week, the City of Arlington fills its transit gap with Arlington On-Demand, a city-wide shared van service booked through the Via app. You request a ride in the app (or by calling 817-784-7382), and a van picks you up and takes you anywhere within Arlington.
Key details:
- The fare is currently advertised at about $3 per ride, making it the cheapest on-demand option in the city by a wide margin.
- Service runs Monday through Friday starting at 6:00 a.m. — check the Via app or the city's site for current end times and weekend availability, which have varied over time.
- It's a shared service, so expect a van rather than a private car, and occasional detours to pick up other riders.
- The Via app allows pre-booking up to 90 days in advance, which is useful for locking in a stadium-bound ride on a big event day.
Because On-Demand covers the whole city, it's the natural answer for trips the trolley doesn't serve: getting from a hotel near Six Flags to a restaurant in Downtown Arlington, or from a business park near UT Arlington to Globe Life Field.
Uber and Lyft in Arlington
Uber operates 24 hours a day in Arlington and is the most flexible way to get around the city — there's no schedule, no route, and no waiting for a van to fill up. Based on current advertised rates, a standard ride within Arlington typically costs $8–$20 (estimate), and rides from DFW Airport average around $35 (estimate), though event-day surge pricing can change both numbers quickly.
Two practical tips from local experience: after big stadium events, pickup zones at AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field get congested, and prices spike. Walking a few blocks away from the venue before requesting — or waiting 15–20 minutes for the post-game rush to clear — frequently saves both time and money.
Arlington Transportation Options Compared
Here's a side-by-side comparison of the main ways to get around Arlington. Costs are labeled estimates based on currently advertised rates and can change; confirm current fares when you book.
| Option | Best For | Typical Cost (Estimate) | Hours | Book How? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private shuttle (Texas Shuttle) | Airport transfers, groups, families, 24/7 flexibility | Quoted per trip; DFW–Arlington runs typically $40–$65 by rideshare as a benchmark | 24/7, on your schedule | Phone or online reservation |
| Arlington Trolley | Event days — Cowboys, Rangers, concerts, Cotton Bowl | Free or low-cost depending on event | Event days; starts ~2.5 hrs before game time | No reservation; hotel stops |
| Arlington On-Demand (Via) | Everyday trips anywhere in the city | ~$3 per ride (advertised) | Mon–Fri from 6:00 a.m. | Via app or 817-784-7382 |
| Uber / Lyft | Anytime door-to-door, airport runs | $8–$20 in town; ~$35 from DFW (estimates) | 24/7 | App |
| Walking the Entertainment District | Stadium-to-stadium, hotel-to-stadium | Free | Always | Just go |
The Arlington Entertainment District: More Walkable Than You Think
One thing first-time visitors consistently underestimate: how close everything is. The major Arlington attractions — AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, and the surrounding cluster of Entertainment District hotels — are all within a five to 13-minute walk of each other, depending on where you start.
The two stadiums themselves are roughly eight to 13 minutes apart on foot, through the Entertainment District along East Randol Mill Road and Nolan Ryan Expressway (Highway 360 access). If you're in town for a Rangers game and a Cowboys game on the same weekend, or a concert at one venue and brunch near the other, you may not need any shuttle at all for those hops — just comfortable shoes and, in summer, sunscreen and water. The North Texas sun is no joke from June through September.
Where a shuttle earns its keep is the last mile: from DFW or Love Field into Arlington, from hotels farther out along I-20 or Lamar Boulevard, and for anyone who'd rather not walk half a mile in 100-degree heat.
Game-Day Planning: Timing Tips That Save Money and Stress
Build in the Traffic Buffer
Rush hour in downtown Dallas and Fort Worth will normally add 15–45 minutes to cross-Metroplex trips (about 30 minutes on average). If you're heading from Dallas to Arlington for a 7:00 p.m. kickoff, a 4:00–4:30 p.m. pickup is a comfortable target; leaving at 5:30 puts you in the thickest traffic of the day.
Know the Trolley Windows
Trolley service starts about 2.5 hours before game time — early enough for tailgating and pre-game festivities — and the last rides leave roughly 30 minutes after the event. If your plans run later, line up an Uber or a prearranged shuttle pickup as your backup.
Beat the Surge
Rideshare prices around the stadiums can spike dramatically in the hour after a game. Waiting 15–20 minutes, grabbing dinner within walking distance of the Entertainment District, and requesting your ride afterward is usually cheaper and faster than standing in the post-game pickup crowd.
Pre-Book When You Can
The Via app allows pre-booking up to 90 days out, and private shuttle services like Texas Shuttle take reservations well in advance — ideal for marquee events like Cowboys playoff games, the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, and Rangers opening week, when demand for every form of Arlington transportation peaks.
Planning a Sports Doubleheader Weekend
A classic Arlington weekend: Rangers game Friday night at Globe Life Field, Six Flags Saturday, Cowboys game Sunday at AT&T Stadium. The play that works:
- Fly into DFW and take a prearranged shuttle from DFW to your Arlington hotel — no rental car to park, no navigation in stadium traffic.
- Use the Arlington Trolley on game days if your hotel participates; otherwise walk the Entertainment District between hotels, restaurants, and the stadiums.
- Use Arlington On-Demand ($3 shared vans) or short Uber rides for off-day trips — Downtown Arlington, the Arlington Highlands shopping area, or UT Arlington.
- Book your return shuttle to DFW with a flight-aware pickup: about 3.5 hours before a domestic departure, more during rush hour.
For travelers continuing beyond Arlington, Texas Shuttle also runs connecting routes across the region — see our Dallas to Fort Worth shuttle, Dallas to Abilene shuttle, Dallas to Amarillo shuttle, Dallas to Allen shuttle, and Dallas to Athens shuttle pages for schedules and booking.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arlington Shuttle Service
Is there a shuttle from DFW Airport to Arlington?
Yes. Private shuttle services run on your schedule 24/7 between DFW and Arlington hotels and homes. Rideshare is also available (typically $40–$65, estimate, from DFW to Arlington), and budget travelers can combine the free TRE link bus from DFW to CentrePort Station with the city's Arlington On-Demand van service for a nominal fare (about $3, as currently advertised).
How does the Arlington Trolley work on game days?
The Arlington Trolley connects participating hotels with the Arlington Entertainment District on major event days. Service generally begins about 2.5 hours before game time and ends roughly 30 minutes after the event. For AT&T Stadium events, the trolley stages in Lot 15. Check arlingtontrolley.com or call 817-461-8600 for the current schedule.
Can kids ride the Arlington Trolley?
Yes, but with a condition: no child under age 13 may ride a trolley unless accompanied by an adult responsible for the child. This is a posted rule of the trolley system, so plan family trips accordingly.
What is Arlington On-Demand and how much does it cost?
Arlington On-Demand is the City of Arlington's shared van service, booked through the Via app or by phone at 817-784-7382. The fare is currently advertised at about $3 per ride, and the service operates Monday through Friday beginning at 6:00 a.m. Vans serve destinations anywhere within Arlington city limits.
Can I walk between AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field?
Absolutely. The two stadiums are roughly eight to 13 minutes apart on foot through the Arlington Entertainment District, and most nearby attractions and hotels are within a five to 13-minute walk of each other. Walking is often faster than driving between venues on event days.
How early should I schedule a shuttle to DFW for my flight?
DFW recommends arriving two hours before departure for security and gate time, and boarding typically starts 30 minutes before takeoff. Add 30–45 minutes for the drive from Arlington. A pickup about 3.5 hours before a domestic flight is a safe rule of thumb — longer during Dallas–Fort Worth rush hour, which can add 15–45 minutes (about 30 on average).
How far in advance can I book transportation in Arlington?
It depends on the service. The Via app for Arlington On-Demand allows pre-booking up to 90 days in advance, and private shuttle companies take reservations ahead of time as well — recommended for major events like Cowboys games, Rangers playoff games, and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic, when demand spikes across the city.
Book Your Arlington Shuttle
Whether you're flying into DFW for a Cowboys game, catching a Rangers homestand, spending a weekend at Six Flags, or just need a dependable ride between Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington, a prearranged shuttle takes the guesswork out of North Texas transportation. Texas Shuttle picks you up on your schedule, 24/7, anywhere in Dallas and Fort Worth — with drivers who arrive early, track your flight, and get you to the stadiums, the airports, and everywhere in between on time.
Questions? Talk to a human. Our sales team is available 9 a.m.–7 p.m. CST at (817) 403-6196. Reserve your Arlington shuttle today — and remember, round trips save you 10%.
