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Dallas Museum of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens, GA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $209. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 13h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $209, and a flight costs an average of $176.
Distance: 778 miles (1253 km)
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$209 Average price Cheapest | $278 Average price | $171 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 32m Average total duration Fastest 13h 32m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens, GA to Dallas, TX:
A bus is $69 (€57) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens, GA to Dallas, TX costing on average $278 (€229).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 20h 14m.
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Take a train from Athens, GA to Dallas, TX and enjoy the approximately 778 miles (1253 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 15:38, the last at 15:43.
Distance 778 miles (1253 km) |
Trains per day 1 |
First train 3:38 PM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
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Most Athens, GA to Dallas, TX trains use the Gainesville Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Athens, GA and Dallas, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Union Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Wolfgang Puck, The French Room
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Union Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Union Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Union Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Union Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Union Station.
Nearby hotels include Hyatt Regency Dallas, Omni Dallas Hotel, The Adolphus, Autograph Collection.
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