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How to get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson by light rail?

By light rail

To get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson in Richardson, take the ORANGE light rail from DFW Airport Station station to West End Station station. Next, take the RED light rail from West End Station station to Spring Valley Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

107min$3.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Light Rail - RED
Walk to Richardson
Leaves from DFW Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    East - LBJ / Central
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    West End Station
    ID 22749
    50 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - RED
    Wait for light rail
    RED
    North - Parker Road
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Spring Valley Station
    ID 26672
    29 min
  • 6
    Walk to Richardson
    Walk to
    Richardson
    East Main Street
    0.76 mi • 16 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and light rail

To get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson in Richardson, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE light rail from DFW Airport Station station to West End Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the 250 bus from Walnut @ 4th - E - Ns station to Belt Line @ Walton - W - Ns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

119min$3.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - 250250
Walk to Richardson
Leaves from DFW Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    East - LBJ / Central
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    West End Station
    ID 22749
    50 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    North - Rowlett
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Garland Station
    ID 26691
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut @ 4th - E - Ns
    ID 29517
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West -
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belt Line @ Walton - W - Ns
    ID 20906
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richardson
    Walk to
    Richardson
    East Main Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson

The distance between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Richardson and Richardson, Richardson is approximately 34.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson by light rail, so no matter how you choose to travel in Richardson – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, Richardson and the nearest public transit station is Terminal B Upper Level - Entry B46 (Texrail).

Bus stations close to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport:

  • Terminal B Upper Level - Entry B46 (Texrail)
  • Terminal B
  • Terminal B Upper Level - Entry B9

Public transit stations close to Richardson, Richardson

Richardson is located at East Main Street, Richardson and the nearest public transit station is Beltline @ Inge E - Ns.

Bus stations close to Richardson:

  • Beltline @ Inge E - Ns
  • Belt Line @ Interurban - W - FS
  • Sherman @ Polk S - Ns

By bus and light rail

To get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson in Richardson, you’ll need to take 2 light rail lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE light rail from DFW Airport Station station to West End Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE light rail and finally take the 250 bus from Walnut @ 4th - E - Ns station to Belt Line @ Walton - W - Ns station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $3.00.

119min$3.00
Light Rail - ORANGE
Light Rail - BLUE
Bus - 250250
Walk to Richardson
Leaves from DFW Airport Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
  • 2
    Light Rail - ORANGE
    Wait for light rail
    ORANGE
    East - LBJ / Central
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    West End Station
    ID 22749
    50 min
  • 4
    Light Rail - BLUE
    Wait for light rail
    BLUE
    North - Rowlett
  • 5
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Downtown Garland Station
    ID 26691
    31 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Walnut @ 4th - E - Ns
    ID 29517
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    West -
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belt Line @ Walton - W - Ns
    ID 20906
    25 min
  • 9
    Walk to Richardson
    Walk to
    Richardson
    East Main Street
    420 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line RED.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson?

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line ORANGE, Bus line BLUE, Bus line 250.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Richardson?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 light rail lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson?

    The ORANGE light rail line goes from East - LBJ / Central station near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine to West End Station station. From there you’ll have to take one light rail line till West End Station station near Richardson in Richardson.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson by light rail?

    The total travel time between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine and Richardson in Richardson by light rail is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to get to Richardson?

    Get on the ORANGE light rail from the East - LBJ / Central station near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in Grapevine.

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Richardson?

    Get off the light rail at the West End Station station, which is closest to Richardson in Richardson.

  • How much is the light rail fare from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson?

    The ride from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Richardson costs $3.00.

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