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Approximate Flight Times
From London to Dallas/Fort Worth is 9 hours, and from New York is 3 hours 30 minutes. Flight times to Houston are similar.
Main Airports
Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) (website: www.dfwairport.com) is 27km (17 miles) from both cities (journey time - 35 minutes). To/from the airport: Passenger shuttle vans provide a free transit link between terminals. The Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) no 202 express bus runs from the North Shuttle Parking Lot to downtown; a free shuttle service is provided to the North Shuttle Parking Lot from all terminals. There are also free shuttles to the Trinity Railway Express commuter line, which links Dallas, Fort Worth and the airport. The Yellow Checker Shuttle Co Airporter van runs to the city. Taxis, shared-ride shuttles and courtesy cars are also available. Facilities: Car hire, currency exchange and postal services.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) (website: www.fly2houston.com) is 32km (20 miles) north of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: The SuperShuttle travels to the Galleria and downtown hotels (journey time - 45 minutes). Metro bus route 102 drops passengers off in downtown Houston. Taxis are also available, but expensive. Facilities: ATMs, car hire and currency exchange.
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (website: www.elpasointernationalairport.com) is 13km (8 miles) east of the city; it serves as a gateway to western Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. To/from the airport: Sun Metro runs daily bus services to the airport on route 33. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service. Facilities: ATMs, business centre and car hire.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (website: www.sanantonio.gov/aviation) is 14km (8.5 miles) from the city, with flights from Latin America and major US cities. To/from the airport: Public buses and the more expensive SA Trans Shuttle run to the city centre (journey times - 1 hour and 20 minutes respectively). Taxis are also available. Facilities: ATMs, business centre and car hire.
Domestic Airports:
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (website: www.dallas-lovefield.com) is 9.5km (6 miles) from Dallas city centre. The airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines. To/from the airport: DART buses travel to downtown Dallas; shuttles and taxis are also available. Facilities: ATMs and car hire.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston (IAH) (website: www.fly2houston.com) is 32km (20 miles) north of the city (journey time - 30 minutes). To/from the airport: The SuperShuttle travels to the Galleria and downtown hotels (journey time - 45 minutes). Metro bus route 102 drops passengers off in downtown Houston. Taxis are also available, but expensive. Facilities: ATMs, car hire and currency exchange.
El Paso International Airport (ELP) (website: www.elpasointernationalairport.com) is 13km (8 miles) east of the city; it serves as a gateway to western Texas, southern New Mexico, and northern Mexico. To/from the airport: Sun Metro runs daily bus services to the airport on route 33. Many hotels offer a complimentary shuttle service. Facilities: ATMs, business centre and car hire.
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) (website: www.sanantonio.gov/aviation) is 14km (8.5 miles) from the city, with flights from Latin America and major US cities. To/from the airport: Public buses and the more expensive SA Trans Shuttle run to the city centre (journey times - 1 hour and 20 minutes respectively). Taxis are also available. Facilities: ATMs, business centre and car hire.
Domestic Airports:
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (website: www.dallas-lovefield.com) is 9.5km (6 miles) from Dallas city centre. The airport is a hub for Southwest Airlines. To/from the airport: DART buses travel to downtown Dallas; shuttles and taxis are also available. Facilities: ATMs and car hire.
Getting There by Rail
Amtrak (tel: 1 800 872 7245, in the USA only; website: www.amtrak.com) journeys between main cities are difficult and (except for Dallas to Fort Worth) can only be made on the long-distance trains. The 'Texas Eagle' service from Chicago passes through Dallas and Fort Worth on its way to San Antonio, where transfers to Los Angeles are possible on the 'Sunset Limited', which arrives from Orlando via New Orleans and Houston. The 'Heartland Flyer' links Oklahoma City and Fort Worth.
Getting There by Road
Greyhound (tel: 1 800 231 2222, in the USA only; website: www.greyhound.com) runs frequent services connecting Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and other major towns and cities in Texas and further afield. Bus services off the main routes are not highly developed.
Approximate driving times:
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Little Rock is 7 hours, to Mexico City is 24 hours, to Miami is 28 hours, and to Los Angeles is 29 hours. From Houston to El Paso is 15 hours, to Chicago is 24 hours, and to Miami is 25 hours. All times are based on non-stop driving at or below the applicable speed limits.
Approximate bus journey times:
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston is 4 hours 30 minutes, to Memphis is 13 hours 30 minutes, and to El Paso is 13 hours. From Houston to San Antonio is 4 hours, to Dallas is 4 hours 30 minutes and to New Orleans is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Approximate driving times:
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Little Rock is 7 hours, to Mexico City is 24 hours, to Miami is 28 hours, and to Los Angeles is 29 hours. From Houston to El Paso is 15 hours, to Chicago is 24 hours, and to Miami is 25 hours. All times are based on non-stop driving at or below the applicable speed limits.
Approximate bus journey times:
From Dallas/Fort Worth to Houston is 4 hours 30 minutes, to Memphis is 13 hours 30 minutes, and to El Paso is 13 hours. From Houston to San Antonio is 4 hours, to Dallas is 4 hours 30 minutes and to New Orleans is 8 hours 30 minutes.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
In Dallas, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) (website: www.dart.org) provides a convenient light-rail service with two north-south lines passing through the city centre. DART also runs the Trinity Railway Express commuter rail line between Dallas and Fort Worth; buses between the cities are operated by Greyhound (see above). DART also operates the city's local bus network, which is well run and reasonably priced.
In Fort Worth, The T operates both the bus network and the Longhorn Trolley service, which runs between various tourist attractions and hotels.
Most major car hire companies have offices in both cities and camper vans are available for hire.
Houston's Metropolitan Transport Authority (METRO) (website: www.ridemetro.org) provides reasonably priced bus services. The METRORail light-rail system runs 12km (7.5 miles) from downtown Houston to Fannin South. The train serves 16 stations with transfers to METRO buses available. Taxis are readily available, but can be impractical and expensive for short distances. Car hire is the best way to get around, but visitors are advised to make advance reservations as the demand is high.
In Fort Worth, The T operates both the bus network and the Longhorn Trolley service, which runs between various tourist attractions and hotels.
Most major car hire companies have offices in both cities and camper vans are available for hire.
Houston's Metropolitan Transport Authority (METRO) (website: www.ridemetro.org) provides reasonably priced bus services. The METRORail light-rail system runs 12km (7.5 miles) from downtown Houston to Fannin South. The train serves 16 stations with transfers to METRO buses available. Taxis are readily available, but can be impractical and expensive for short distances. Car hire is the best way to get around, but visitors are advised to make advance reservations as the demand is high.