Athens to Irving Shuttle
Travelers leaving Athens, the county seat of Henderson County, head west on US‑175 toward the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex. The route crosses the rolling piney woods of East Texas, passes Lake Athens and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center, then joins Interstate 20 near Kaufman. From there the highway sweeps north on I‑35E through Mesquite and into Irving, where the Las Colinas Urban Center, the Irving Convention Center, and the sprawling Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport terminals A through E sit just off the freeway.
The door‑to‑door drive typically runs between 104 and 143 minutes, covering roughly 76 miles as the crow flies and a few extra miles on the road. A standard sedan for one or two passengers is priced around $209 one‑way, giving you a predictable cost without surprise fees.
Our drivers know the local neighborhoods: they can meet you at a downtown Athens address, a hotel near the Athens Municipal Airport, or a residential street in the historic district. In Irving, drop‑off points include the Las Colinas office parks, the Valley Ranch community, or directly at the DFW terminal curb where your airline operates.
Because the corridor runs through high‑traffic stretches of I‑20 and I‑35E, we schedule a small buffer for peak‑hour congestion around the Dallas‑Fort Worth interchange. The vehicle is a late‑model sedan with ample trunk space for typical luggage, and the driver will assist with loading and unloading at each stop.
How long does the trip take?
Expect a door‑to‑door travel time of roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions on I‑20 and I‑35E.
What happens if my flight is delayed?
We monitor incoming flight status in real time and adjust the pickup window accordingly, so the driver arrives when you’re ready.
Where will the driver meet me in Athens and where will I be dropped off in Irving?
The driver can meet you at any address in Athens — hotel, home, or business — and will deliver you to your chosen Irving location, whether that’s a Las Colinas office, a Valley Ranch residence, or a specific DFW terminal curb.
Ready to book? Call (817) 403‑6196 or reserve online. Use promo code ONLINE for 10 % off round‑trip reservations.
Most of our shuttle drivers have been driving professionally for more than 10 years in Dallas or Fort Worth Texas. They have excellent people skills, and are usually very knowledgeable about the area from Dallas to Fort Worth. Some of our shuttle drivers are professional guides in Dallas or Fort Worth Texas. Learn more about our drivers.
Love Field - Ground Transportation is on the lower level down the ramp from the baggage claim. Head to the right, and we pick you up where it says Oversized Vehicles.
DFW - Prearranged Limo is located at the lower level of each terminal. Please choose the closest one to your gate and let your driver know when they call or text you.
Your Texas Shuttle picks you up where it says Prearranged at DFW or Ground Transportation at Love Field. If you are in a wheelchair, do not allow your attendant to leave you anywhere except Prearranged at DFW. The signs are easy to see, and they are always at the curb.
Security won't allow drivers to wait or walk more than 15 feet away from their vehicle, so good communication is essential. Turn on your cell phone and take it off airplane mode and silent, so your driver can call or text you. If you don't recognize the number, it's probably your driver.