Bus 431 runs between DFW and downtown Irving on DART
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Bus 431 is a local bus route that connects Dallas Fort Worth International Airport with parts of Irving, giving you a public transit option instead of paying $30–$60 for a rideshare. This is standard DART service, not an express airport coach, so build in extra time compared with the Trinity Railway Express or TEXRail.
Bus 431 links into the broader DART bus and light rail network in Irving, which can cut your total cost to under $10 if you’re heading toward central Dallas instead of taking a direct car ride from any of the five terminals (A, B, C, D, E). Since this is a regular city route, expect intermediate stops in neighborhoods and commercial areas before you connect onward.
Service on DART routes like 431 typically follows standard daytime and early evening hours, roughly aligning with commuter patterns rather than 24-hour airport schedules, so late-night arrivals after 22:00 may not match well. Check the current 431 timetable on DART’s site or app before you land at DFW to avoid a long wait curbside.
Bus 431 uses regular DART fare products, which are usually under $3 for a single ride and under $10 for a day pass, so it’s one of the cheapest ways to leave DFW compared with on-airport taxis that often start around $25 plus distance. You can usually pay with a DART contactless solution or standard fare media, but confirm accepted payment types before you board.
Stops for DART routes that serve DFW typically sit outside the terminals, often at designated ground transportation or remote drop-off points separate from the intra-airport Skylink that runs between Terminals A through E. Factor in at least 10–15 minutes to walk from your gate in, say, Terminal C to the correct bus stop area and then another 5–10 minutes for boarding.
Because Bus 431 is a local route with multiple street stops between DFW and Irving, travel time can easily hit 30–60 minutes depending on traffic on highways like TX-114. This is fine for daytime arrivals but risky for a tight schedule, so avoid it if you need to make a connection at another North Texas airport such as DAL within an hour.
Step-by-step from the terminal to DART Bus 431
- 1. After landing at Terminals A, B, C, D, or E, follow signs to Baggage Claim and Ground Transportation; this walk usually takes 5–15 minutes depending on your gate.
- 2. Once at curb level, look for posted signs directing you to public transit or DART stops; some terminals group these with charter and hotel shuttles.
- 3. Check the DART app or website for the current Bus 431 stop location at DFW and the next scheduled departure time before you leave the terminal doors.
- 4. Walk to the marked 431 stop and have your DART fare ready, aiming to arrive at least 5 minutes before the scheduled time.
- 5. Board Bus 431, pay using an accepted DART method, and stay on until your planned transfer point in Irving, then connect to another DART bus or rail line as needed.
One tip: check both your arrival time and the final 431 departure of the day before you book a late DFW flight, so you’re not stuck calling a $40 last-minute rideshare from the curb.