The City of Denton and the Dallas-Fort Worth area offer many additional transit options. Below, you’ll find information on some of the most commonly used options.

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Rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft that allow you to schedule a ride via an app on your mobile device can be found in Denton and the surrounding Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Please be sure to follow safety guidelines when using a rideshare service. For example:

  • Tell someone when you are planning a ride and what time you’re expected to reach your destination
  • Be sure you never get in a vehicle if you feel the situation may be unsafe
  • Keep your cell phone charged and with you so that you can track the ride and call for 911 should you need help

Denton


In addition to providing bus service on campus, Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) provides an A-Train rail service that connects to Dallas County rail transit.
More information on the A-train service can be found here.
 
Students may use DCTA buses that serve campus and the City of Denton by showing their UNT student ID. Other transit options, including the A-train, require payment. DCTA offers a discount program to UNT students, faculty and staff.
More information about the University Pass Program can be found here.

Dallas


Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) provides public transportation via buses, rail service, trolleys and more. These services have connection points to Denton and Fort Worth transit options.
The A-Train from Denton connects to DART’s green line, which then connects to DART’s red line, blue line and orange line (that goes to DFW Airport).A good starting point to get started is to visit the “How to Ride” part of DART’s website.

Fort Worth


Trinity Metro provides public transportation via buses, rail service, vanpools and more. These services have connection points to Denton and Dallas.
The North Texas Xpress bus route commutes between Fort Worth and Denton.
The Trinity Railway Express is the commuter rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. This rail service does not have a direct link to Denton and is accessible only through Tarrant County/Fort Worth stations and Dallas stations.

Airports


The Dallas-Fort Worth area is served by two airports.
 
DFW International Airport is served by 21 domestic and international airlines.

 Parking and transportation options for the airport can be Parking and Transportation option.

Dallas Love Field Airport is the only location in the area served by Southwest Airlines. Alaska Airline and Delta Airlines also have flights out of Dallas Love Field.

  • Parking and transportation information for the airport can be found here

There are many private shuttle companies that also provide service to DFW International and Dallas Love Field airports. Please be sure to research these companies prior to using them.