How Much Does a Ride from DFW to Fort Worth Cost?
About This Route
Fort Worth is roughly 22 miles west of DFW Airport, and while the airport carries the city's name, most passengers are actually headed to Dallas. That means Fort Worth-bound travelers benefit from less rideshare competition and generally reasonable pricing. The route follows SH-121/SH-183 west to I-30 or I-820 into the city.
Surge Pricing Alert
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (January-February) is the biggest surge trigger for this route, with prices increasing 30-50% during peak rodeo weekends. TCU home football games in the fall also cause localized spikes.
Travel Tips
- 01Trinity Metro TEXRail runs from DFW Airport to downtown Fort Worth's T&P Station in about 55 minutes for $2; trains depart every 30 minutes.
- 02The Fort Worth Stockyards are north of downtown; if that is your destination, tell the driver to take SH-121 to I-35W north rather than I-30 west.
- 03Fort Worth's Cultural District (Kimbell Art Museum, Modern Art Museum) is best accessed via I-30 to University Drive; specify the museum by name as a destination.
- 04Surge pricing is generally lower on DFW-to-Fort Worth rides compared to DFW-to-Dallas because there is less overall demand westbound.
- Travel time
- 25-45 minutes
- Best time to travel
- Late morning or early afternoon; the I-30 westbound commute clears by 9:30 AM and does not pick up again until 4 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is an Uber from DFW Airport to Fort Worth?
UberX from DFW to downtown Fort Worth costs $52-$70, with surge pricing pushing fares up to $139. Prices run slightly higher than the Dallas route due to the greater distance. TEXRail at $2 is the budget alternative.
Is there a train from DFW Airport to Fort Worth?
Yes, Trinity Metro TEXRail connects DFW Airport Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth's T&P Station. The ride is about 55 minutes, costs $2, and runs every 30 minutes from approximately 4 AM to midnight.
How do I get from DFW to the Fort Worth Stockyards?
Take an Uber ($55-$75) via SH-121 to I-35W north. Alternatively, ride TEXRail to Fort Worth T&P Station and transfer to the Stockyards Heritage bus or a short Uber ($8-$12) north to the Stockyards district.