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Dallas 2026 World Cup Transport Guide
How to get to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup, getting to the Dallas Stadium, and traveling around the Dallas-Fort Worth area during the tournament đ
âď¸ By the worldcup-travel.com team | đ Updated 2 June 2025
Our Dallas transport guide will provide all you need to know about getting to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup and how to navigate one of the largest cities in the USA while there.
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When they say everything is bigger in Texas, they mean it. Locals refer to Dallas-Fort Worth as the Metroplex, which makes it sound huge. Well, it is huge â all 9,286 square miles of it. Even the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is one of the biggest in the country, at nearly 27 square miles.
Fort Worth, formerly a US Army base, is a half-hour drive west of Dallas along I-30. Dallas Stadium located in Arlington, which is smack dab between the two. Because of how vast this area is, and the fact that the city was recently ranked the 17th worst USA metro locale for traffic, getting around Dallas might be tricky. It might be worth getting familiar with Dallas public transportation system, DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit), which operates buses, light rail, and commuter rail.
Flying to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) will be your destination of travel. It is located 22 miles northwest of Downtown Dallas, 22 miles northeast of Fort Worth, and directly 10 miles north of Dallas Stadium.
DFW serves the entire Northwest region of Texas, operating more international flights than any other in the country. American Airlines (AA) operates its headquarters there and serves as the largest AA hub. It ranks third in total annual passenger traffic, making it one of the busiest airports in the world.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) â the primary option for flying to Dallas for the World Cup
â American Airlines headquarters
â Massive international hub connecting all continents
â Located very close to the city and stadium
You can search for World Cup flights to Dallas from the box below, courtesy of Kiwi.com. Their tech finds flight itineraries that combine multiple airlines (they call it âVirtual Interliningâ) with options that often arenât available anywhere else. This can help streamline the booking process and increase savings.
Alternative airports for getting to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup
Even though demand for flights to Dallas is going to be high, we donât think youâll have a problem securing your seat. DFW operates so many flights on a daily basis, youâre sure to find an itinerary that works for you. Still, we want to offer alternative airports for added measures. Weâve included flight search links for each alternative airport to help kick off your research.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL) is a great secondary option for flying into Dallas, especially if youâre using Southwest Airlines. The US-based airline, headquartered at DAL, services over 100 destinations across the USA, which makes hopping from city to city during the Cup a breeze. DAL is smaller and far less crowded than DFW and offers flights with Delta and Alaska Airlines, too.
2026 World Cup car rental in Dallas
Will fans need a car in Dallas for the World Cup?
Short answer: Probably.
Since the traffic in Dallas is often congested even without an international event, you might want to avoid driving around DFW for the 2026 World Cup. However, itâs a sprawling city, and its public transportation system isnât always a viable option, so driving might be a necessary part of your trip. You can also rely on Uber and Lyft rideshare services to shuttle you around the Metroplex. Both companies offer carpooling options (UberPool, LyftLine), which help cut costs for longer distances. And hey, maybe by 2026, Lyft will have its Robotaxis in play and you wonât have to chat with your driver while driving to Dallas Stadium.
From Downtown Dallas, there are a few options for getting to 2026 World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium. Unfortunately, none of them are great. The most efficient option is using ridesharing services like Uber or Lyft. Driving and parking at the stadium is an option, but expect lots of traffic on game days.
Dallas car rental companies
DFWâs 24-hour Car Rental Center is at the airport, via a ten-minute complimentary shuttle, and works with all major car rental companies like Alamo, Enterprise, Fox, Dollar, and Thrifty. In other words, you wonât be short of options. But when booking car rentals for 2026 World Cup travel, try to keep things as flexible as possible in case plans change (more on that below).
You can also look for 2026 World Cup car rental options further outside the city, which might be cheaper. However, it could cost you more for the transport to and from that location.
In addition to the big car rental companies, there are also peer-to-peer car rental options like Turo. Itâs similar to Airbnb, in that you can rent a personâs car temporarily instead reserving a ride with one of the bigger companies. This option might offer increased inventory for car rentals in and around Dallas during the 2026 World Cup.
Tip: If youâre looking for car rentals in Dallas for the World Cup, we recommend Qeeq.com, where you will always pay the lowest price. Qeeqâs Price Drop Protector đ tracks prices daily, and if the rental price drops after you book, Qeeq will rebook your reservation at the lower price, saving you the difference. They offer free cancellation and no credit card fees, and you can even pay with crypto if thatâs your vibe. You can search car rental options through Qeeq in the widget below.
Alternatively, Trip.com, part of the same group as Skyscanner.com, allows you to search car rental deals from all the big companies, and it includes free cancellation, no credit card fees, and extra discounts as an incentive.
Buses to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup
Texas is huge, so we donât expect many fans to get to Dallas by bus. Consider this: Houston, which is the closest 2026 World Cup host city to Dallas, is a whopping 284 miles away. Thatâs about a four- to six-hour journey, depending on the route. While itâs not entirely out of the question to travel between the two cities by bus, itâs certainly not efficient.
The main intercity bus station for Dallas is the Greyhound Bus Terminal, located in the heart of Downtown. Bear in mind, by mid-2025, the city plans to move the bus terminal to Northwest Dallas, right near the DART Bachman Lake Station. This location will offer more accessibility to DARTâs Green and Orange light rail stations, which also include local bus and airport connections. Note: Only Greyhound and FlixBus buses will be available from here to Houston.
Trains to Dallas for the 2026 World Cup
Yes, you can get to and from Dallas using Amtrak, but the question is, do you want to?
The Texas Eagle, Amtrakâs passenger train, which makes stops in both Dallas and Forth Worth, operates only one to two times a day and takes about 20 hours with multiple connections. Still, at about $50 a ticket, itâs a steal.
Amtrakâs Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, located in Downtown Dallas, also provides convenient transfers to other modes of public transportation, including the DART light rail, commuter trains, and local buses.
Public transport in Dallas
Dallas public transportation, while vast, is not super efficient. Itâs good by Texas standards, for sure, but not by national ones. The DART (Dallas Area Rapid Transit) is the main rail, bus, and streetcar provider in the DFW area, with rail lines connecting key job centers and the DFW International Airport. You can pay $6 for a Local Day Pass or $12 for a Regional Day Pass. There is also the Trinity Railway Express (TwRE) that provides commuter rail service between Dallas and Fort Worth with a $35 one-zone weekly pass. For some historical whimsy, you can also take the free M-Line Trolley, which connects Uptown and Downtown Dallas Arts District.
Public transportation to Dallas Stadium for the World Cup is available, but often requires transfers and can take a long time. Plus, the closest train station is about eight miles away, so youâll still need a car to make it all the way. For now, large groups can book game time transportation to and from the stadium, but as of June 2025, Dallas is planning to fortify its public transportation in time for the 2026 World Cup,
DART plans on utilizing TRE trains between Victory Station, located outside the American Airlines Center, and the CentrePoint station in Fort Worth, to transport up to 6,000 passengers, and private shuttles will make the last-mile connection to Dallas Stadium. Additionally, DART plans to launch a 50-bus caravan along the I-30 express lane to shuttle another 4,000 fans from Victory Station to Dallas Stadium.
Using ridesharing apps in Dallas
Apps like Uber and Lyft are both accessible and reliable throughout Dallas, and theyâre an easy way to get around the sprawling Metroplex. If you choose to rely solely on Uber and Lyft to get around, the costs could add up, but they do offer the most convenience. You can always have a few consolation beers at the stadium while you watch your team crash out on penalties.
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