What is the best way to get around Dallas?

[ross-sansom01]

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 

[Kurt_Bremser]

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, ...)

[CJac73]

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

[LizS]

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

[AaroninMN]

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.

[IyenJ]

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/

[Khuong]

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

[IyenJ]

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

Starting March 30 - September.

[gmbaker]

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

[AndrewHowell]

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..)?

[schatja]

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

[AndrewHowell]

@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