🧭 Getting here
The short answer
No, there's no regular shuttle or bus line between Dallas Love Field (or DFW) and Broken Bow. Your best options are a local car service you book ahead, a rental car from the airport, or a short connecting flight into Texarkana, which is much closer.
It's about 190 miles from Dallas to Hochatown, so most people drive it in about 3½ to 4 hours. Uber and Lyft drivers rarely make that long a trip, and there are very few drivers out here to bring you back.
Below is the local car service in our directory that does Dallas airport pickups, plus tips for picking the right airport and getting around once you're here.
- Shuttle or bus: No regular airport shuttle or bus line to Broken Bow or Hochatown
- Car service: Red Dirt Car Service picks up at DFW, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Texarkana airports; book 24 hours ahead
- Rental car: Love Field and DFW both have rental car counters; Love Field's shuttle leaves from the lower roadway by Garage A
- Closer airport: Texarkana Regional (TXK) has American Eagle flights from DFW, about 1½ hours' drive away
🚐 Book a ride
Car service from the airport
A local car service is the closest thing to an airport shuttle. Red Dirt Car Service says it picks up at DFW, Oklahoma City, Tulsa and Texarkana airports and asks for reservations 24 hours ahead. Flying into Love Field? Call and ask. They say they'll go "wherever else you need to go."
When you book, give them your flight number, how many people and bags you have, and your cabin address. Book your ride back to the airport at the same time.
🚐 Airport pickups & car service✈️ Pick your airport
Love Field, DFW or Texarkana?
Love Field and DFW are both about 3½ to 4 hours from Hochatown by car. Pick whichever has the better flight, then rent a car or book a car service.
Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) is the closest airline airport, about 1½ hours away. American Eagle flies there from DFW, so you can connect at DFW and land much closer to your cabin.
🌙 Once you're here
Getting around without a car
If you skip the rental car, plan your rides ahead. Cabins are spread out on dark forest roads, and there are very few Uber or Lyft drivers here, especially at night. Local ride companies will take you to dinner, wineries and the casino. Call or text to book.
Choctaw Landing has its own hotel, restaurants and casino in one place, so you can stay put and skip the driving.
🌙 Local ridesRidehoma is a local rideshare service covering Broken Bow, Hochatown and Idabel, so there is no storefront to visit: you call or text, get a quote, and a driver comes to you.
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🌙 Resort, dining & hotelChoctaw Landing brings a full resort experience to Hochatown, pairing casino gaming with hotel stays, dining, and live events in one destination.
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📅 This week & coming up
Coming up while you're here
Hugo Pumpkin Festival · Saturdays 12:30 to 7 PM, Sundays 1 to 5 PM
Center Bar at Choctaw Landing · 1:00 PM
Wright City · 8:00 AM
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 8:30 PM
Tuklo Grill at Choctaw Landing · 5:00 PM
Beavers Bend State Park
Cypress Lawn at Choctaw Landing · 11:00 AM
🛏️ Places to stay
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💡 Before you go
Tips for the trip in
Book 24 hours ahead
Car services need notice for airport runs. Book as soon as your flight is set.
Book both ways
Set up your ride back to the airport when you book the ride in.
Arrive before dark
Many cabin roads are gravel, steep and unlit. Try to reach your cabin in daylight.
Send your cabin address
Text your driver the exact address, a map pin and any gate code. Cell service can be spotty in the hills.
Stock up on the way
Broken Bow has the last big grocery stores before the cabins, or have groceries delivered to the cabin.
❓ Good to know
Common questions
Is there a shuttle from Dallas Love Field to Broken Bow?
There's no regular shuttle or bus. Book a local car service ahead of time, or rent a car at Love Field. It's about a 3½ to 4 hour drive.
Is there a shuttle from DFW Airport to Hochatown?
No regular shuttle runs, but Red Dirt Car Service says it does DFW pickups. Book 24 hours ahead.
Can I take an Uber from Dallas to Broken Bow?
It's a long trip of about 190 miles, and few drivers will take it. There are also very few drivers out here for the ride back. A booked car service or a rental car is more dependable.
What is the closest airport to Hochatown?
Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) is the closest airline airport, about 1½ hours' drive away, with American Eagle flights from DFW.
Do I need a car in Hochatown?
It helps a lot. Cabins are spread out and rides are hard to find late at night. Without a car, book local rides ahead of time.
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