A-train How to Ride

Plan your trip.

Passengers are strongly encouraged to carefully plan their trip prior to travel. Use this website or the DCTA Go Guide for route and schedule information necessary to plan your trip.

Buy your pass.

Buy a transit pass at any A-train station or Downtown Denton Transit Center (DDTC). For a list of additional transit pass outlet locations, visit the Fare Information page.

Validate your pass.

Validate any pre-purchased Day Pass through the ticket vending machine on the station platform.  Passes purchased through the ticket vending machine are immediately validated.

Be ready for your stop.

Trains stop at all five A-train stations and DART’s Trinity Mills Station; you don’t need to signal the operator to get on or off. Upcoming stops will be announced on the train.

Transfer to the Green Line.

DCTA does not meet every DART Green Line train and DCTA service ends before DART’s service ends. Please be aware of appropriate Green Line connections listed on the A-train Schedule.

Transfer to DCTA Connect.

Passengers can transfer between the A-train and Connect bus routes to complete their trip. If using Connect as part of your travel plan, visit the Connect Routes & Schedules page.

Days & Hours of Operation

Weekday Service

The A-train operates during the peak periods at 25 minute frequencies; approximately 5:00 AM - 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday – Friday. DCTA operates the A-train Shuttle Bus during the midday when the A-train does not operate. This midday service is available approximately 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM and provides service to all A-train stations and DART’s Trinity Mills

Weekend Service

Limited A-train service is available Friday nights and Saturdays with service ending before Midnight. The A-train does not operate on Sundays or major holidays.