topic Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas? in SAS Global Forum 2019

What is the best way to get around Dallas?

ross-sansom01 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 07:44:10 GMT

Hi All,

What is the best form of transport to get around Dallas? I looking for a easy way to move around town and will allow me to see as much as I can.

Thanks,

Ross

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

Kurt_Bremser — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 08:45:32 GMT

For downtown, there is a free bus line (D-LINK). A days pass for public transport in the Dallas area comes a US$ 6.

My research has found that most important places in the downtown area are within a half-hour walk from the convention center (Aquarium, Dealey Plaza, Farmers Market, ...)

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

CJac73 — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:24:23 GMT

Depends on what you want to see. DART is okay, but be ready to walk.

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

LizS — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 16:45:36 GMT

There are good details/resources about transportation options here:

https://www.visitdallas.com/plan/index.html#getting-around

I was pleasantly surprised by the number of free & inexpensive transportation options.

Liz

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

AaroninMN — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 18:26:48 GMT

Thanks for posting this Liz. it looks like I can use DLink for free to get to Pecan Lodge for BBQ and to the Majestic Theater for the Robert Cray concert.

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

IyenJ — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:14:40 GMT

The Dallas Light Rail system (DART) is a convenient way to get around. Its connected to both DFW and Dallas Love Field Airports, and goes right into downtown. I think you'll find most attractions and downtown hotels in Dallas a just a few blocks from a DART stop.

Here's a link to the DART site - https://www.dart.org/

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

Khuong — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:28:00 GMT

I do like to use DART too but do note that the schedule for weekend is not that convenient.

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

IyenJ — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 19:46:47 GMT

Yeah, that's right. They're suspending service in downtown dallas on weekends, because of track improvements.

Starting March 30 - September.

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

gmbaker — Wed, 27 Mar 2019 23:11:45 GMT

There is a notice about the DART scheduled in the SAS Global Forum conference app under Conference Info & Resources.

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

AndrewHowell — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:23 GMT

There are DART disruptions on the weekend, which will affect anyone coming into town from DFW on the Orange Line.

I've posted info here.

@gmbaker - might be worth adding a note to the travel section in the SGF app (which I haven't got around to downloading yet..)?

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

schatja — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 09:26:17 GMT

I was actually looking for the app and didn’t find it. Things different this year?

Re: What is the best way to get around Dallas?

AndrewHowell — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 10:36:08 GMT

@schatja - links to the app are in the "Get Ready" section at the bottom of https://www.sas.com/en_us/events/sas-global-forum/attend/travel.html