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DFW Airport Service And City Connections

By Edna Booker


When it comes to DFW, travelers have a choice on how to move between terminals. Although, unless holding a ticket, the Airtrans system is off limit as it is housed inside security gates. Although, as the DFW airport service shuttle buses run every few minutes, there are two options for ticket holders.

While most continue to run within the boundaries of the complex, those serving remote parking lots now also offer service to a nearby light rail station. Trains running from the one closest to the complex run in opposite directions, one to Dallas, Texas, and the other to Fort Worth. While these cities have been nicknamed the metroplex for years, only within the last few years have these public transit options become available.

The parking lot shuttles also service rent a car centers and local hotels. The Grand Hyatt which resides inside the complex is a great stop for travelers. For, this hotel offers the only dining outside security gates. .

The Hyatt Regency, while operating outside the complex can still be reached through a different shuttle service. While this is the case, the Hyatt Grand is most often the first choice of hotels for travelers to the area. Whereas, the Regency is often the second choice when the other Hyatt is booked or out of service due to construction and repairs.

There is also a shuttle service between gates known as Airtrans which has been in operation since the inception of the complex in the mid-late 1970s. The airtrans system includes driverless trains which operate between gates. As such, those riding the system must have a valid airline ticket as the entrance to the service is located inside the security gates.

As the light rail system is fairly new, these options have made DFW much easier to transverse both inside and outside the complex. In addition, many locals now have access to jobs which were unreachable in the past. As such, the development of this great new transit system has also help reduce the unemployment rate while also easing some traffic concerns in the area.

Another nice feature of the DFW Grand Hyatt is the coffee bar, lounge and gourmet restaurant. All of which can be accessed by individuals with or without an airline ticket as along with the hotel. When it comes to baggage claim and meeting friends and relatives, all baggage claim areas of each gate are located next to elevators leading to either the parking garage, rent-a-car shuttles or shuttle buses.

Whether arriving or departing, there is clear signage as to the different parking areas of which there are a number of options. As such, individuals can choose from close-in, long-term or remote parking options. As with most facilities, when parking close-up, it is important to adhere to all parking warning signs to avoid fees, fines or tows.




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