Garland to Dallas Shuttle

Garland to Dallas Airport Shuttle

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• 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.

Daily Schedule (Garland to Dallas)

Although there is no set rule that prevents booking a Garland to Dallas 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.

There is no fixed timetable on this corridor because every run is a private, door-to-door trip — the vehicle leaves when you are ready, not on a bus schedule. Pickup is available around the clock, so early-morning airport runs and late-night returns book the same way as midday rides: choose your pickup time in the booking tool and a driver is assigned to that window.

How far ahead should you book? As soon as your plans are set. Last-minute bookings are accepted whenever a driver is free, but reserving early locks in your preferred pickup window — especially on weekday mornings when I-635 traffic makes timing tight (see the road notes above). Once you hold a confirmation email, no second confirmation call is needed.

Garland to Dallas and DFW: What Riders Should Know

Garland sits immediately northeast of Dallas — about 18 road miles from downtown Dallas and roughly 25 miles from DFW Airport via I-635. Texas Shuttle runs this corridor 24/7 with private, door-to-door vehicles: no shared rides, no waiting at a remote bus stop, and no surge pricing. Planning a different trip? See our Dallas to Garland shuttle page for flat-rate service details and online booking.

Where we pick up in Garland

We serve every Garland address: downtown Garland near the Square, the Firewheel Town Center area, Duck Creek, Camelot, the Harbor Point and plantations neighborhoods along North Garland Avenue, and hotel pickups along I-635 and President George Bush Turnpike (PGBT). If you're flying out of DFW, tell us your terminal at booking — the driver goes straight to the right Departures curb.

The roads we use

• To downtown Dallas — I-635 South to I-30 West, or President George Bush Turnpike South to I-30; off-peak the run is 20–30 minutes.
• To DFW Airport — PGBT West to the airport's north entry on International Parkway; typically 30–40 minutes off-peak.
• To Love Field (DAL) — I-635 South to Mockingbird; about 25–35 minutes off-peak.

Weekday morning rush (6:30–9 a.m.) on I-635 is the reliability ceiling on this corridor — we quote pickup windows from dispatch's live experience on the road, not a best-case map estimate, and we ask for 15 extra minutes on 6:30 a.m. departures.

What it costs

Fares are flat door-to-door and quoted instantly in the booking tool above — the price you see is the total, with no fuel surcharge or airport access fee added later, and gratuity optional. Vehicle choice is the main variable: a sedan covers 1–2 passengers with standard luggage, an SUV covers 4–7 passengers or extra bags. Round trips with promo code ONLINE save 10%.

Traveler notes

• Early flights — a 4:30 a.m. pickup for a 7:30 a.m. DFW departure is a standard window from Garland addresses.
• Flight tracking on returns — inbound flights we track automatically; if your flight into DFW or Love Field lands late, dispatch adjusts the pickup.
• Car seats — request at booking (Texas law: children under 8 or under 4'9" need a safety seat).

Nearby corridors we also serve: Richardson to Dallas, Garland shuttle service hub, and Dallas shuttle service.

With more than 100,000 customers and 5 years in business, Texas Shuttle LLC owns Garland to Dallas 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.

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Traveling from Garland to Dallas? Our door-to-door service takes you along Highway 635 and Central Expressway, passing through vibrant neighborhoods like Garland Square and Preston Hollow. Whether you're a business traveler or heading to a family reunion, our vehicles provide a comfortable ride in about 40 minutes, depending on traffic.

Many of our travelers use this route for quick access to Dallas Love Field (DAL) or DFW Airport or the numerous hotels and restaurants in North Dallas. Our drivers monitor your flight status and adjust pickup times as needed, ensuring you arrive at your destination stress-free.

How Far Is Garland, TX from Dallas, TX? Quick Answer

Garland, TX is about 14 miles (roughly 23.24 kilometers) from Dallas, TX by car, and the nonstop drive takes about 24 minutes in normal traffic. The most direct car route follows TX 78 (Lavon Drive/Garland Road) in a southwest direction from Garland into Dallas. Distance-cities.com measures the straight-line distance between the two cities at 13.13 miles, while the road distance by car comes out to approximately 14 miles.

Updated for 2026: this guide covers the fastest routes, drive times, estimated fuel costs, the halfway point, public transit options, weather considerations, and practical tips for making the Garland-to-Dallas trip.

Whether you're commuting from a neighborhood near Firewheel Town Center to a job downtown, heading from Historic Downtown Garland to a show in Deep Ellum, or catching a flight out of Love Field, this page breaks down everything you need to know about getting from Garland to Dallas — and back.

Driving Routes from Garland to Dallas Compared

There is no single "correct" route from Garland to Dallas — the best choice depends on your starting point in Garland, your destination in Dallas, and the time of day. Here are the three most common ways drivers make the trip:

Route 1: TX 78 — Lavon Drive and Garland Road

The route that distance calculators use for the standard Garland-to-Dallas measurement follows TX 78 southwest from Garland. Inside Garland, TX 78 is known as Lavon Drive; as it crosses toward Dallas, it becomes Garland Road, one of East Dallas's best-known thoroughfares. Garland Road carries you past neighborhoods and local landmarks on your way toward the eastern edge of the city, and it eventually links up with surface streets that feed downtown Dallas.

This is the route to pick when you want predictability. Because it's a surface highway rather than a controlled-access freeway, there are no tolls, and traffic — while sometimes heavy at rush hour — moves at a steadier pace than the stop-and-go you'll find on LBJ at peak times.

Route 2: I-635 (Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway)

If you're starting from northern Garland or want to connect quickly to North Dallas, I-635 is usually the natural choice. LBJ Freeway is one of the busiest corridors in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, so plan for congestion during morning and evening rush hours. The upside is connectivity: I-635 links directly to I-35E, US 75 (North Central Expressway), and the Dallas North Tollway, putting a huge swath of the city within easy reach.

Route 3: President George Bush Turnpike (SH 190) and US 75

For residents of far north Garland — particularly areas near Firewheel Town Center or the Spring Creek Forest Preserve — the President George Bush Turnpike offers a fast orbital route that connects to US 75 southbound toward Richardson and North Dallas. Note that the Bush Turnpike is a toll road, so factor tolls into your travel budget if you choose this option.

How Long Does the Drive from Garland to Dallas Take?

Under nonstop, normal conditions, the drive between Garland and Dallas takes about 24 minutes. That's the figure travel-time calculators produce for the standard TX 78 route, and it's a reasonable planning baseline. Real-world conditions, however, will move that number around:

• Rush hour (roughly 7–9 a.m. and 4–6:30 p.m. weekdays): expect the trip to stretch well beyond the 24-minute baseline, especially on I-635 or anywhere near downtown Dallas.
• Midday and late evening: the drive often comes in at or under the estimate.
• Special events: games or concerts near the American Airlines Center, Fair Park events, and festivals in Deep Ellum or the West End can add significant delays to downtown-bound trips.

Leaving from different parts of Garland

Garland is a large city — one of the biggest suburbs in Texas — so where you start matters. A trip from a home near downtown Garland or the Granville Arts Center to downtown Dallas is a straightforward hop down TX 78. Starting near the city's northern edges near the Rowlett boundary can add meaningful distance, which is why drivers there often prefer the Bush Turnpike or I-635 instead.

Estimated Gas Cost to Drive from Garland to Dallas

Based on distance calculations using the average Texas gas price of $3.93 per gallon of regular gas (as used by distance-cities.com), the estimated cost of gas to drive from Garland to Dallas is about $2.28 one way in an average car. Round trip, you're looking at roughly double that figure, before parking.

A few honest caveats: this is an estimate, not a quote. Your actual fuel cost depends on your vehicle's real-world fuel economy, traffic conditions (stop-and-go driving burns more fuel), current local gas prices, and whether you take a longer freeway routing. Treat the $2.28 figure as a useful planning number, not a promise.

Gas Consumption and Emissions on This Route

Short trips like Garland-to-Dallas are easy on the wallet, but it's worth understanding the environmental footprint too. According to distance-cities.com, an average car on this route releases approximately 11.36 pounds of CO2 into the atmosphere per trip, which works out to a carbon footprint of roughly 0.79 pounds of CO2 per mile.

If you want to reduce that footprint, carpooling with coworkers who commute the same Garland-to-Dallas corridor splits both the emissions and the fuel cost. It's a route with heavy commuter volume, so ride-sharing opportunities are plentiful.

Planning to meet someone from the other city in the middle? The calculable halfway point along the standard route sits about 7.22 miles from Garland and 7.22 miles from Dallas — roughly a 12-minute drive from each location along the TX 78 corridor. In practical terms, that puts the midpoint in the East Dallas/Garland border area, where Garland Road transitions between the two cities.

Good halfway meeting spots in this general corridor include the shopping and dining areas along Garland Road near Casa Linda Plaza — a longtime East Dallas landmark — and the restaurant rows along Northwest Highway near White Rock Lake. If you're meeting closer to the lake, the Dallas Arboretum area offers plenty of coffee shops and restaurants for a catch-up.

Taking Public Transit from Garland to Dallas

Not everyone wants to drive. Garland is served by Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail, with the Blue Line connecting Downtown Garland Station to destinations across Dallas. From Downtown Garland Station, trains run toward downtown Dallas, with stops that put you within walking distance of the Dallas Convention Center area, the West End, and connections to other DART lines.

Transit trade-offs to weigh: the train eliminates traffic stress, tolls, and downtown parking costs, but total door-to-door time — including getting to the station and waiting for your connection — is usually longer than the 24-minute drive. Check the current DART schedule before you travel, since service frequency varies by time of day and day of week. For groups, travelers with lots of luggage, or anyone needing door-to-door service on their own schedule, a private shuttle service is often the most convenient option.

Weather in Garland and Dallas

Because Garland sits immediately northeast of Dallas, the two cities share essentially identical North Texas weather — but it still matters for your trip planning:

• Summer: expect long stretches of heat well into the 90s and above. If your car sits in the sun, don't leave anything heat-sensitive inside.
• Spring: North Texas is one of the country's most tornado-prone regions, and spring brings thunderstorm risks. Severe weather can slow or halt travel, so check forecasts before heading out.
• Fall: generally the most pleasant driving season, with mild temperatures and lower storm risk.
• Winter: ice storms and freezing rain occasionally hit the region. Even a short 14-mile drive becomes hazardous when bridges and overpasses — like the elevated sections of I-635 — ice over.

Because the trip is so short, checking the forecast at both ends is rarely necessary — the weather in Garland will be the weather in Dallas.

Where to Stay: Recommended Hotels in Dallas, TX

If your Garland-to-Dallas trip involves an overnight stay, Dallas offers hotel options for nearly every style and budget. A few well-known, centrally located names worth researching:

• The Adolphus — a historic landmark hotel in downtown Dallas, steps from the city's core business district.
• Omni Dallas Hotel — attached to the downtown convention center area, popular with business travelers.
• Hotel Zaza — a stylish boutique option near the Uptown/Turtle Creek area.
• Hilton Anatole — a large full-service hotel in the Design District with easy freeway access.

Travelers who want to stay closer to the Garland side will also find familiar hotel chains along the I-635 and US 75 corridors. Compare locations against your destination before booking — Dallas traffic means a "cheap" hotel in the wrong spot can cost you more in time than it saves in dollars.

Lowest Price Rental Cars in Garland, TX

If you need a rental for the trip, Garland has rental car branches from major national brands, and additional options cluster near Dallas Love Field and DFW International Airport. Rental pricing changes constantly based on demand, vehicle class, and rental length — so rather than quoting a number that may be wrong tomorrow, compare current rates directly on provider websites. For a 14-mile trip, also consider whether a rental is necessary at all: a shuttle, rideshare, or DART pass may be the more economical call for a single round trip.

Practical Tips for the Garland-to-Dallas Trip

• Check traffic before you leave. LBJ Freeway and the approaches to downtown Dallas are the most congestion-prone segments. A five-minute check of a live traffic app can save you 20 minutes.
• Know your Dallas destination's parking situation. Downtown parking garages fill during events; Deep Ellum and Lower Greenville rely heavily on valet and street parking.
• Leave a buffer for airport runs. If you're connecting to a flight at Love Field or DFW from Garland, pad your schedule heavily — you're adding a full metroplex crossing onto your trip.
• Consider the time of day, not just the distance. A 14-mile drive can behave like a 40-mile drive at 5 p.m. on a Friday.

For trips to other Texas cities from the Garland/Dallas area, see our guides to other popular routes on Texas Shuttle, including longer-haul connections from the Dallas area.

Frequently Asked Questions: Garland, TX to Dallas, TX

How far is it from Garland, TX to Dallas, TX?

It's approximately 14 miles (23.24 kilometers) by car following the TX 78 route, in a southwest direction. The straight-line distance between the two cities is slightly shorter, at 13.13 miles.

How long does it take to drive from Garland to Dallas?

About 24 minutes driving nonstop under normal conditions. Rush-hour traffic, especially on I-635 or near downtown Dallas, can stretch the trip significantly longer, so build in a buffer during weekday peak hours.

How much does gas cost for the drive from Garland to Dallas?

Based on the average Texas price of $3.93 per gallon of regular used in distance calculations, the estimated gas cost is about $2.28 one way in an average car. That figure is an estimate — your actual cost depends on your vehicle and current fuel prices.

Is there a toll-free route from Garland to Dallas?

Yes. The TX 78/Lavon Drive–Garland Road route is a surface highway with no tolls. Toll roads such as the President George Bush Turnpike are optional alternatives, chosen mainly by drivers starting in far north Garland who want faster access to US 75 or the Dallas North Tollway.

Can I take public transportation from Garland to Dallas?

Yes. DART's Blue Line light rail serves Garland, with Downtown Garland Station offering service toward downtown Dallas. Verify current schedules and fares on the DART website before traveling, since frequencies vary throughout the day.

What's a good halfway meeting point between Garland and Dallas?

The calculated halfway point is about 7.22 miles from each city — roughly 12 minutes' drive from both along the TX 78 corridor. The East Dallas area around Garland Road and Casa Linda Plaza, or spots near White Rock Lake, work well for meeting someone coming from either direction.

Any questions or tips to share about this route?

Local drivers know this corridor best. If you've found a reliable shortcut around LBJ congestion, a favorite stop along Garland Road, or a better time of day to make the run, your tip can help other travelers — and if you have questions we haven't answered here, reaching out to a local shuttle provider is a good way to get route-specific advice for your exact starting point and destination.

Shuttle Garland to Dallas TX

Pricing / Fares to and from Dallas

How much does a shuttle cost to Dallas TX?

Fares for the Garland to Dallas shuttle start around $38.05 flat for a typical one-way ride. Completed Garland-Dallas runs have billed from $45 to $460 depending on the exact pickup address and vehicle, with most trips landing in the $68-$88 range (round trips receive a 10% discount). For an exact quote, enter your trip details when booking.

How do I save money?

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Garland to Dallas: Distance, Drive Time, and Shuttle Fares

Garland to Dallas: Garland sits about 16 miles northeast of downtown Dallas — roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive down I-30 or the LBJ Freeway in normal traffic, longer at rush hour. Travelers searching garland tx to dallas tx or garland texas to dallas texas get the same answer on this page: about 16 miles, under half an hour door-to-door outside peak traffic.

Step-2 fares, checked September 27, 2026: our live booking engine currently quotes a private sedan from a $38.14 base for up to 3 passengers and a large SUV from a $71.39 base for 4 or more — totals for the whole vehicle, not per person, with the final total shown before you pay. Round trips save 10% with the promo code ONLINE. Check live rates and book online.

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