MLK, Jr. Station/J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center DART light rail station and transit center in Dallas, TX
MLK, Jr. Station/J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center is a light rail station at 1412 S. Trunk Ave., Dallas, TX 75210. Call (214) 979-1111.
DART Rail Green Line station south of Fair Park, joined to the J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center. Parking is free at the transit center (200 spaces). A Local Day Pass is $6.
- Green Line, south of Fair Park
- Free parking, 200 spaces
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Where is MLK, Jr. Station?
It is at 1412 S. Trunk Ave., Dallas 75210. DART describes the spot as north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, near Trunk Avenue and South Boulevard, next to the J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center.
Which DART line stops at MLK, Jr. Station?
The Green Line. MLK, Jr. Station is served by DART Rail Green Line trains, which run between North Carrollton/Frankford Station and Buckner Station through downtown Dallas.
Is there parking at MLK, Jr. Station?
Yes, and it is free. Parking is at the adjacent J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center, which has 200 spaces. Overnight or long-term parking is at the customer's discretion, and DART assumes no responsibility for vehicles left overnight.
Can I get to Fair Park and the Cotton Bowl from this station?
Yes. DART says the station is south of Fair Park and convenient to the MLK fairground entrance (Gate 6 on R.B. Cullum Blvd.) and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.
Which buses stop at the J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center?
Routes 23, 104, 13 and 216. Route 23 uses Bay 1, route 104 Bay 2, route 13 Bay 4 and route 216 Bay 6. Bay 5 is for Paratransit and Bay 7 is the rail disruption shuttle stop.
How much does it cost to ride from MLK, Jr. Station?
A Local Day Pass is $6 and a Local 3-Hour Pass is $3. The reduced prices are $3 and $1.50. A Local pass covers DART Rail, DART buses and GoLink.
Where can I buy a ticket?
At the station. MLK, Jr. Station has ticket vending machines, which take cash and credit or debit cards and sell Day Passes and 3-Hour Passes. Both passes are also sold in the GoPass app and on a GoPass Tap card.
Is MLK, Jr. Station wheelchair accessible?
Yes. DART marks the station as wheelchair accessible. The center car of every light rail vehicle lines up with the level-boarding areas on the platform, and Bay 5 at the transit center is the Paratransit bay.
How often do Green Line trains run?
Every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 20 minutes midday and every 30 minutes late at night, 7 days a week, according to DART's Green Line page. The station page does not list opening hours.
Does GoLink serve MLK, Jr. Station?
Yes. The station is served by GoLink, DART's on-demand service within a designated zone. DART says GoLink is available from 5 am to midnight, 7 days a week in most zones.
What is the art at MLK, Jr. Station about?
It tells the story of the African American community around the station. Artist Emmanuel Gillespie extended the "Walk of Respect" from the transit center, the windscreens carry photographs by R.C. Hickman, and sculptor Steve Teeters built two 17-foot African "talking drums".
Who do I call with a question about the station?
DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111. It is DART's general line, not a number for this station. It is answered 7 days a week from 5 am to 12 am, and from 8 am to 5 pm on holidays. It is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Fares and parking
- Local Day PassUnlimited rides on the date of purchase, through 3 am the following day$6
- Local 3-Hour PassUnlimited rides for 3 hours from purchase or activation$3
- Local Day Pass, reduced$3
- Local 3-Hour Pass, reduced$1.50
- Parking at the J.B. Jackson, Jr. Transit Center200 spacesFree
A valid fare is required to ride all DART buses and trains. DART assumes no responsibility for vehicles left overnight.
