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DAL

Dallas Love Field

Dallas, United States

Where to start
Rideshare from the valet-pavilion pickup zone / DART via the Love Link shuttle

Follow the terminal signs to the **southeast end — the valet pavilion and Garage C** — for app-based rides, taxis, peer-to-peer luxury vehicles and limousines. This is the only approved app-ride pickup area, **except Alto** (a Dallas company), which picks up curbside. ADA/accessibility rideshare pickups remain on the lower-level curb when selected in the app. For transit, take the free **DART Love Link 5** shuttle to the Inwood/Love Field station — there's no rail directly at the terminal.

Ride Options

Uber

rideshare

Door-to-door with luggage

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteLot adjacent to the valet pavilion, next to Garage C (southeast end) — the only approved app-ride area. Not Garage B (old location)
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Lyft

rideshare

Alternative rideshare option

AvailabilityCommonly available
Pickup NoteSame valet-pavilion zone as Uber
Convenience
Relative costMid cost

Dallas Licensed Taxi

taxi

No app needed

AvailabilityAt the valet-pavilion/Garage C zone
Pickup NoteValet pavilion / Garage C area, southeast end — shared with limos and peer-to-peer vehicles
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

DART (via Love Link 5 shuttle)

transit

Lowest-cost route to downtown Dallas

AvailabilityDART does not run all night; check first/last
Pickup NoteTake the free DART Love Link 5 shuttle from the terminal to Inwood/Love Field station, then the Green or Orange line. No rail directly at the terminal
Convenience
Relative costLower cost

SIXT Ride — Pre-booked Airport Transfer

Private Transfer

Fixed-rate pre-booked door-to-door transfer

AvailabilityAvailable at Dallas Love Field — book via SIXT app or website
Pickup NoteDriver meets you in arrivals with a name sign. Fixed price, flight tracking, up to 60 min free waiting.
Convenience
Relative costHigher cost

Pickup Guidance

Rideshare

The lot adjacent to the valet pavilion, next to Garage C, at the southeast end of the terminal — follow the terminal signs (the airport's interactive map gives walking directions). This is the only approved app-ride pickup area. Uber, Lyft and Wingz use it; Alto (Dallas-based) is the sole exception and picks up curbside. ADA/accessibility pickups remain on the lower-level curb when selected in-app.

Taxi

Valet pavilion / Garage C area, southeast end — taxis, peer-to-peer luxury vehicles and limousines share this pickup zone. Follow the terminal signs.

Shuttle

The free DART Love Link 5 shuttle connects the terminal to the Inwood/Love Field station. Rental-car shuttles run around the clock from the lower level to the off-terminal rental complex; hotel shuttles use the lower-level ground-transportation curb.

Transit

No rail directly at the terminal. Take the free DART Love Link 5 shuttle to Inwood/Love Field station (Green/Orange lines) for downtown Dallas and the wider DART network — the station is also on the Orange Line to DFW Airport.

Private Transfer

Pre-booked cars use the ground-transportation area; confirm the current staging point, since the rideshare/taxi zones were reorganised in 2025.

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Local Tips

  • Rideshare is at the valet pavilion / Garage C area (southeast end) now — if a guide says Garage B, it's out of date.
  • Love Field is Southwest's home and is much closer to downtown than DFW — don't confuse the two airports; they're on opposite sides of the metro.
  • Alto (a Dallas rideshare company) is the one app-based service still allowed to pick up curbside; everyone else uses the valet pavilion / Garage C area.
  • There's no train at the terminal — the free DART Love Link 5 shuttle to Inwood/Love Field station is the rail connection.
  • DART doesn't run all night; if you land late, rideshare or taxi is the realistic option.

Tarmyq local tip

Two things at DAL: rideshare is at the valet pavilion / Garage C area on the southeast end (ignore 'Garage B' guides), and it's Love Field, not DFW. They're different airports on opposite sides of the metro, so make sure your driver or shuttle knows which one.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Uber/Lyft pickup at Dallas Love Field (DAL)?

Follow the terminal signs to the southeast end — the lot adjacent to the valet pavilion, next to Garage C. That's the only approved app-ride pickup area, and it replaced the older Garage B location many guides still list. Alto is the one exception and picks up curbside; ADA pickups stay on the lower-level curb when selected in-app.

Is Love Field the same as DFW?

No. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the smaller, close-in airport about six miles from downtown, dominated by Southwest. DFW is the much larger hub on the opposite side of the metro. They're separate airports — confirm which one your flight uses and tell your driver.

Is there a train from Love Field to downtown Dallas?

Not directly at the terminal. Take the free DART Love Link 5 shuttle to the Inwood/Love Field station, then the Green or Orange line into downtown. DART doesn't run all night, so for late arrivals a rideshare or taxi is more practical.

Where do taxis pick up at DAL?

Taxis, along with limos and peer-to-peer luxury vehicles, use the valet pavilion / Garage C area at the southeast end of the terminal — follow the ground-transportation signs from baggage claim.