How to get from Arlington to Dallas by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arlington to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill station to Bridge & Bridgewood station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 55 bus and finally take the TRE train from Trinity Lakes Station station to Medical/Market Ctr Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

119min$12.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 5555
Train - TRETRE
Walk to Dallas
Leaves from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Boca Raton/Dunkins Trans. Ctr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bridge & Bridgewood
    ID 1277
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bridgewood & Bridge
    ID 3819
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Handley/Trinity Lakes Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trinity Lakes Station
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Trinity Lakes Station
    ID 34126
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    East - Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Medical/Market Ctr Station
    36 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dallas
    Walk to
    Dallas
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 21, 89 and TRE

To get from Arlington to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill station to Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the TRE train from Fort Worth Central Station station to Medical/Market Ctr Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

149min$12.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 8989
Train - TRETRE
Walk to Dallas
Leaves from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Boca Raton/Dunkins Trans. Ctr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center
    ID 0004
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center
    ID 0004
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    The Spur/Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    FWCS - Bay - H
    ID 2785
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort Worth Central Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    East - Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Medical/Market Ctr Station
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dallas
    Walk to
    Dallas
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to Dallas

The distance between Arlington, Dallas - Fort Worth, TX and Dallas, Dallas - Fort Worth, TX is approximately 30.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to Dallas by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington

Arlington is located at Arlington, Dallas - Fort Worth, TX and the nearest public transit station is Meadowbrook & Anchors.

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Meadowbrook & Anchors
  • Randol Mill & Mill Valley Cir
  • Randol Mill & Mill Valley

Public transit stations close to Dallas, Dallas - Fort Worth, TX

Dallas is located at Dallas, Dallas - Fort Worth, TX and the nearest public transit station is Medical District @ Southwestern - S - MB.

Train stations close to Dallas:

  • Medical/Market Ctr Station

Bus stations close to Dallas:

  • Medical District @ Southwestern - S - MB
  • Medical District @ Southwestern - N- FS
  • Harry Hines @ Butler - N - Ns

Cable Car stations close to Dallas:

  • Cole @ Allen - S - Ns

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 21, 89 and TRE

To get from Arlington to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill station to Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 89 bus and finally take the TRE train from Fort Worth Central Station station to Medical/Market Ctr Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.00.

149min$12.00
Bus - 2121
Bus - 8989
Train - TRETRE
Walk to Dallas
Leaves from Meadowbrook & Randol Mill

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Boca Raton/Dunkins Trans. Ctr.
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center
    ID 0004
    31 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dr.Dennis Dunkins Transfer Center
    ID 0004
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8989
    Wait for bus
    89
    The Spur/Downtown
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    FWCS - Bay - H
    ID 2785
    23 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Fort Worth Central Station
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - TRETRE
    Wait for train
    TRE
    East - Union Station
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Medical/Market Ctr Station
    49 min
  • 10
    Walk to Dallas
    Walk to
    Dallas
    0.57 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington to Dallas?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 55, Bus line TRE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to Dallas?

    The alternative route takes 149 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 89, Bus line TRE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington and Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX?

    The 21 bus line goes from Boca Raton/Dunkins Trans. Ctr. station near Arlington to Bridge & Bridgewood station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Bridge & Bridgewood station near Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arlington and Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington to get to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX?

    Get on the 21 bus from the Boca Raton/Dunkins Trans. Ctr. stop near Arlington in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington and Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX?

    Get off the bus at the Bridge & Bridgewood station, which is closest to Dallas in Dallas - Fort Worth, TX.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Arlington to Dallas?

    The ride from Arlington to Dallas costs $12.00.

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