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DART Rail System Map DOWNTOWN ROWLETT DFW AIRPORT STATION Open 2014 Irving Convention Center Belt Line Making Your Connection During peak times (4:30-7 a.m. and 2:15-5:30 p.m. weekday departures from DFW Airport Station), the Orange Line travels from the station through Irving, into downtown Dallas and to the northern terminus of the system at Parker Road Station in Plano. Off-peak, it follows the same path but terminates at LBJ/Central Station. Select late- night Orange Line trains will travel from DFW Exploring Airport Station to downtown; from there they will Popular Destinations go through Deep Ellum and end at Fair Park Station. Check out schedules at DART.org. DART DFW Airport Map Convention Center District. One of the largest in the nation, the Kay Bailey Hutchison (Dallas) Convention Center hosts major national and international conventions, meetings, antique and Exit to DART Station Terminal auto shows, and other events. The Omni Dallas Hotel is connected to it via sky bridge. Convention Center Station Fair Park. The largest collection of Art Deco exhibit buildings in the U.S., Fair Park is a historical treasure that plays host to the State Fair of Texas®. Other attractions include the Heart of Dallas Bowl football game and year-round museums. Fair Park Station Dallas Arts District. The Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the nation, spanning 68 acres and comprising Entry numerous venues of cultural as well as architectural from distinction. Pearl/Arts District Station DART Omni Dallas Hotel Station NorthPark Center. Shoppers from all over the world are drawn to NorthPark’s one-of-a-kind collection of luxury and fashion-forward retailers. The architecture, landscaping and art collection enhance the shopping experience. Park Lane Station and NorthPark Center Shuttle Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. The Eisemann Center in Richardson features three venues for performing arts and corporate presentations with a common lobby area of over 17,000 square feet. The entire facility is outfitted for Granville Arts Center broadcast. Galatyn Park Station Map courtesy of DFW Airport Granville Arts Center. The Granville Arts Center in Garland features musicals, symphonies, ballet and stage plays. The center’s spacious lobby hosts receptions and exhibits. Downtown Garland Station Terminal A Downtown Plano. A quaint, historical, “small-town” environment comes with big-city shops, restaurants, A Small Sample taverns and boutiques – and great antiquing, too. Downtown Plano Station A9 & A35 Best Buy Express A13 & A37 Brighton Collectibles Downtown Carrollton. With varied shopping, dining A35 Cowtown Bar and housing options, downtown Carrollton has A13 Hudson News A13 A13 A13 something for everyone in an old-fashioned setting. A14 Icebox Café Downtown Carrollton Station A13 Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill Union at Carrollton Square apartments A25 Pappadeaux Mockingbird Station. The first transit-oriented development in Texas remains one of the premier A38 Ropin’ & Ridin’ Western Shop destinations on the DART Rail System, with shops, restaurants and a multiscreen art house theater. A15 Ruta Maya Coffee Mockingbird Station A16 The Salt Lick barbeque A13 TGI Fridays Bishop Arts District. Home to more than 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, galleries and A17 Vino Volo A15 A16 A17 more, this eclectic neighborhood in the historic Oak Cliff neighborhood is a great place to spend a Photos courtesy of DFW Airport whole afternoon or evening. D-Link Shuttle from West End Station Map courtesy of DFW Airport DART Rail System Map DOWNTOWN ROWLETT DFW AIRPORT STATION Open 2014 Irving Convention Center Belt Line Making Your Connection During peak times (4:30-7 a.m. and 2:15-5:30 p.m. weekday departures from DFW Airport Station), the Orange Line travels from the station through Irving, into downtown Dallas and to the northern terminus of the system at Parker Road Station in Plano. Off-peak, it follows the same path but terminates at LBJ/Central Station. Select late- night Orange Line trains will travel from DFW Exploring Airport Station to downtown; from there they will Popular Destinations go through Deep Ellum and end at Fair Park Station. Check out schedules at DART.org. DART DFW Airport Map Convention Center District. One of the largest in the nation, the Kay Bailey Hutchison (Dallas) Convention Center hosts major national and international conventions, meetings, antique and Exit to DART Station Terminal auto shows, and other events. The Omni Dallas Hotel is connected to it via sky bridge. Convention Center Station Fair Park. The largest collection of Art Deco exhibit buildings in the U.S., Fair Park is a historical treasure that plays host to the State Fair of Texas®. Other attractions include the Heart of Dallas Bowl football game and year-round museums. Fair Park Station Dallas Arts District. The Dallas Arts District is the largest arts district in the nation, spanning 68 acres and comprising Entry numerous venues of cultural as well as architectural from distinction. Pearl/Arts District Station DART Omni Dallas Hotel Station NorthPark Center. Shoppers from all over the world are drawn to NorthPark’s one-of-a-kind collection of luxury and fashion-forward retailers. The architecture, landscaping and art collection enhance the shopping experience. Park Lane Station and NorthPark Center Shuttle Eisemann Center for Performing Arts. The Eisemann Center in Richardson features three venues for performing arts and corporate presentations with a common lobby area of over 17,000 square feet. The entire facility is outfitted for Granville Arts Center broadcast. Galatyn Park Station Map courtesy of DFW Airport Granville Arts Center. The Granville Arts Center in Garland features musicals, symphonies, ballet and stage plays. The center’s spacious lobby hosts receptions and exhibits. Downtown Garland Station Terminal A Downtown Plano. A quaint, historical, “small-town” environment comes with big-city shops, restaurants, A Small Sample taverns and boutiques – and great antiquing, too. Downtown Plano Station A9 & A35 Best Buy Express A13 & A37 Brighton Collectibles Downtown Carrollton. With varied shopping, dining A35 Cowtown Bar and housing options, downtown Carrollton has A13 Hudson News A13 A13 A13 something for everyone in an old-fashioned setting. A14 Icebox Café Downtown Carrollton Station A13 Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar and Grill Union at Carrollton Square apartments A25 Pappadeaux Mockingbird Station. The first transit-oriented development in Texas remains one of the premier A38 Ropin’ & Ridin’ Western Shop destinations on the DART Rail System, with shops, restaurants and a multiscreen art house theater. A15 Ruta Maya Coffee Mockingbird Station A16 The Salt Lick barbeque A13 TGI Fridays Bishop Arts District. Home to more than 60 independent boutiques, restaurants, bars, galleries and A17 Vino Volo A15 A16 A17 more, this eclectic neighborhood in the historic Oak Cliff neighborhood is a great place to spend a Photos courtesy of DFW Airport whole afternoon or evening. D-Link Shuttle from West End Station Map courtesy of DFW Airport toDFWDFW New DFW Airport Station means great new DART Rail connections The August 18 opening of the new DFW Airport Station at Terminal A connects North Texas to the world and the world to one of the nation’s fastest growing regions. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about our newest light rail service. What are the Orange Line’s hours of operation? What are the rules about luggage on DART Rail? The first Orange Line train arrives at DFW Airport Station You must be able to board and exit DART vehicles with all each day of the week at 3:50 a.m. The last one arrives at 1:19 baggage at one time and without luggage carts. Luggage a.m. The first Orange Line train departs DFW Airport Station must not block the aisles; the cars do not have racks on on weekdays at 4:18 a.m. with the last train departing at 1:12 board. DART operators are not required to provide assis- a.m. On weekends, the first Orange Line train departs DFW tance. The center car of each three-car rail vehicle provides Airport Station at 4:06 a.m. The last train departs at 12:12 a.m. boarding level with the platform – perfect for roll-on luggage – and abundant floor space compared with the other cars. Will I notice any major change in the Orange Line schedule? A DFW Smarte Carte station is located near the walkway Mid-day frequencies will remain basically the same. In the between the airport and DFW Airport Station. early mornings, the number of departures from downtown Dallas prior to 6:15 a.m. will increase from three to nine, Can I check my bags in at Terminal A? beginning at 2:54 a.m. from Pearl/Arts District Station. This Passengers flying on American Airlines (from any terminal) includes five additional trains originating at Fair Park Station, can walk from the station up the walkway to Terminal A to plus a special Orange Line train will operate from the Green check in, check bags and pass through a security check- Line’s Buckner Station at 5:18 a.m., arriving at Pearl/Arts point. Passengers taking American Airlines flights from District Station at 5:46 a.m. and continuing to DFW. Late another terminal can do the same and then take Skylink. evening inbound trips to Downtown Dallas will increase Passengers using other air carriers who need to check bags significantly as well (see inside section for specific times). should take their bags with them and use Terminal Link, the airport’s inter-terminal bus shuttle, which stops near the What are the approximate travel times from DFW Airport rail station. (If you have only carry-on luggage, you can go Station to major Orange Line destinations and through security and take Skylink to your terminal.) transfer points? Do I need my DART pass to board the Terminal Link buses? • Belt Line Station – 8 minutes Terminal Link is free.