Transportation
Greenville’s location on Interstate
Highway 30 connects the city, via the interstate system, to both
the east and west coasts, to the Great Lakes area and Canada to
the north and to newly opening markets in Mexico. Proximity to a
major international airport, a municipal airport and rail service
make Greenville a busy transportation center for both commercial
and individual clients.
Air
The city-owned airport, Majors Field, a Transport
Category Airport, is capable of all-weather operation of private
and commercial aircraft. The 8,092 foot Runway 17-35 has 1000 foot
north and south emergency overruns and can accommodate large aircraft,
including the Boeing 747. The control tower operates from 8:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A pilot lounge and flight plan
office are adjacent to the ramp area in the terminal building. Tie-down
and fueling facilities for private aircraft are available through
Greenville Aviation (903-457-2960). Aircraft leasing can be arranged
through Love Aircraft (903-455-5919). For an airport map and instrument
frequency information link to the Greenville
Municipal Airport page.
- Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, a 1 1/2 hour drive
from Greenville, is served by all major domestic air carriers
and many international carriers. Both passenger and freight
service are available 24 hours a day.
- Love Field, an hour away in Dallas, offers commuter airline
service throughout the southwest.
Auto
Greenville is 48 miles east of Dallas on Interstate
30, which not only provides easy access to the Dallas/Fort Worth
Metroplex but also connects the city to the nationwide Interstate
Highway system. US Highways 69 (north/south) and 380 (east/west)
bisect the city. State Highways 34, 224 and 66 connect Greenville
with cities in the northeast Texas area.
Rail
The Southern Pacific, Kansas City Southern, and Blackland
Rail lines operate freight through Greenville, connecting the city
to other major rail carriers to the east through Shreveport and
to the west through Dallas. A regional short line, the Dallas, Garland
and North Eastern, runs through Greenville connecting Dallas and
Texarkana. Two additional short lines operated by Louisiana and
Arkansas and Texas Northeastern also serve the area.
Motor Freight
Greenville is served by ABF, Central Freight, FedEx
Freight, Yellow Freight, and Roadway Express. Package services include
DHL, United Parcel Service, Federal Express and Greyhound Bus.
Bus
Greyhound Bus Lines provide daily passenger service
to and from Greenville.
Local
The
Connection serves residents of Greenville, Rockwall, Hunt County,
and Rockwall County with demand response public transportation within
Hunt and Rockwall Counties, a state-designated Rural Transit District,
for a modest fee. Transport to Dallas may also be arranged. Wheelchair
accessible vehicles are available.
