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

From Arlington to Dallas 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 53 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus and train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dallas on the Moovit app.

113min$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
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5555
    Wait for bus
    55
    Handley/Trinity Lakes Sta.
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Trinity Lakes Station
    8 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 from Arlington to Dallas 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 23 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus and train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dallas on the Moovit app.

143min$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
    Fort Worth Central Station-Fwcs
    ID 0001
    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 113 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Arlington to Dallas

To check the bus and train schedule from Arlington to Dallas using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Arlington) and destination (Dallas), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Arlington to Dallas 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 23 min. The ride fare is $12.00. The bus and train schedule from Arlington may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Dallas on the Moovit app.

143min$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
    Fort Worth Central Station-Fwcs
    ID 0001
    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 113 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 55, Train line TRE.

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

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 89, Train 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 53 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 53 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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