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    Home About News and Events DART to The State Fair

DART to The State Fair

Your Fast Track to the Fair for 40 Years!

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  • 2023 State Fair of Texas

DART to the State Fair of Texas

September 29 through October 22, 2023.

DART is celebrating its 40th year in 2023 -- four decades of connecting you to deep-fried fun! Riding DART means more time enjoying the fair and less time getting there. From pig races, fried food, and Creative Arts entries to concerts, football games, and Midway action, the State Fair has something for everyone.

Save on Fair admission with GoPass®!

Best of all, DART takes you straight to the gate -- and straight to the savings! Using the promo code provided by the GoPass app, receive $5 off fair admission Monday-Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, you’ll save $7! To enjoy this special pricing, simply enter the promo code 23DART when purchasing your fair admission on the State Fair’s website. All aboard for savings!

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Making your trip to the State Fair a snap.

DART makes it easy and affordable to enjoy your day at the fair. Just ride the DART Rail Green Line to Fair Park Station, located on Parry Avenue at the entrance to the fairgrounds, or MLK, Jr. Station, located south of R.B. Cullum Blvd. and convenient to the MLK fairground entrance (Gate 6) and Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Also, you can park for FREE at any of DART’s Park & Ride stations. Find your most convenient parking options here.

If you’re riding DART Rail or the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to downtown Dallas, you can transfer easily to Green Line. From downtown Dallas, board Green Line trains marked “BUCKNER,” “LAWNVIEW,” or “FAIR PARK”:

  • Southbound Red, Blue, and Orange Line passengers transfer to the Green Line at Pearl/Arts District Station.
  • Northbound Red and Blue Line passengers transfer to the Green Line at Akard Station.
  • Eastbound Orange Line passengers transfer to the Green Line at Bachman Station.
  • Extra Green Line trains will run between Victory Station and Lawnview Station from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. During those hours, trains on that portion of the Green Line will run approximately every 10 minutes.
  • Every day during the fair’s 24-day run, all Orange Line trains will offer extended service to Parker Road Station.
  • All rail lines will operate on a 20-minute frequency until 10 p.m. daily.
  • Note: For the OU-Texas game on Saturday, October 7, DART will operate a modified rail schedule. Visit DART’s Red River Rivalry page for complete details.

View DART Rail schedules effective Monday, September 26 through Sunday, October 23.

  • TRE passengers transfer to the Green Line at Victory Station.
  • Departure times of the last TRE train to Fort Worth:
    • Monday-Thursday: 10:45 p.m. from EBJ Union Station and 10:51 p.m. from Victory Station (Last Green Line train to connect to the last TRE train from Victory Station Monday through Thursday is 10:18 p.m. from MLK, Jr. Station and 10:21 p.m. from Fair Park Station.)
    • Friday: 12:15 a.m. from EBJ Union Station and 12:19 a.m. from Victory Station (Last Green Line train to connect to the last TRE train from Victory Station Fridays is 11:48 p.m. from MLK, Jr. Station and 11:51 p.m. from Fair Park Station.)
    • Saturdays and Sundays during the fair: 11:35 p.m. from EBJ Union Station and 11:39 p.m. from Victory Station. (Last Green Line train to connect to the last TRE train from Victory Station weekends is 11:08 p.m. from MLK, Jr. Station and 11:11 p.m. from Fair Park Station.) 

View TRE schedules by clicking here.

Schedule and Maps

DART Red Line
Parker Road Station to Westmoreland Station
To Parker Road Station
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To Westmoreland Road Station
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DART Blue Line
Downtown Rowlett Station to UNT Dallas Station
Downtown Rowlett Station
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UNT Dallas Station
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DART Green Line
North Carrollton/Frankford Station to Buckner Station
Buckner Station
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North Carrollton/Frankford Station
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DART Orange Line
DFW Airport Station to Parker Road Station
Parker Road Station / LBJ/Central Station
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DFW Airport Station
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Trinity Railway Express
Fort Worth T&P Station to EBJ Union Station
EASTBOUND: Ft. Worth to Dallas
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WESTBOUND: Dallas to Ft. Worth
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DCTA

  1. DCTA A-train passengers transfer to the Green Line at Trinity Mills Station.
  2. Customers coming from Denton County via Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA) are advised to board the first train departing their originating station.
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Bus Service

Every day, bus routes 23 and 214 serve Fair Park Station. Bus routes 13, 23, 104, and 216 serve MLK, Jr. Station. GoLink South Dallas serves the Fair Park area, including the Fair Park and MLK, Jr. stations.
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Fares

DART has the perfect pass for all your travel needs.

For a complete list of available DART fares and to see which one works best for your trip view Fare Options

 
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infoAlways be prepared to show your fare, as proof of payment is required to ride.

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Stay on the move with contactless payments!

GoPass® app

DART’s GoPass app puts travel tools at your fingertips. In the app, you can plan trips in real time and buy DART passes. The app also features integrated system maps and up-to-the-minute service alerts. GoPass is easy to use and personalize – allowing you to save your favorite routes and securely store your preferred payment methods.

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GoPass® Tap card

DART’s reloadable transit payment card provides a convenient and flexible way to pay your DART fare. You can reload the card at hundreds of participating retailers and manage your account online. By registering your card, you can also take advantage of fare capping, which means you get the best fare every time you ride!

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Contactless Payment

Why hassle with cash or ticket vending machines? Using a contactless credit or debit card, or any payment-enabled mobile device is the easy and convenient way to buy your DART pass. You can also take advantage of fare capping if you register your contactless card or the card associated with your payment app.

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State Fair of Texas

Ticket and Schedule Information

For State Fair admission pricing and information, please visit their website.

To see a complete schedule of State Fair of Texas events, click here.

Hours

Sunday- Thursday:10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m-10 p.m.

 

 

Parking gates and ticket booths open at 9 a.m. daily.

State Fair of Texas Midway and Fair Park Museum hours vary.

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