- Must visit
Dallas Museum of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
Cheapest price
$378
Average price
$731
Fastest journey
1 d 22 h 47 m
Average duration
2 d 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
1949 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX will cost around $731 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $378.
Of the 5 trains that leave Baltimore, MD for Dallas, TX on Thu, Jul 02, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 02 the direct trains cover the 1949 km distance in an average of 2 d 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 22 h 47 m .
On Thu, Jul 02 the slowest trains will take 2 d 2 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $130. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $130, and a train costs an average of $232.
Distance: 1211 miles (1949 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$634 Average price | $267 Average price | $266 Average price Cheapest | $271 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
42h 16m Average total duration 41h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 8m Average total duration 31h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX:
A bus is $0.87 (€0.72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX costing on average $267 (€220).
A bus is $368 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX costing on average $634 (€523).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 31h 38m.
Train takes on average 41h 46m.
Tickets start at around $634 (€523) compared to roughly $271 (€224) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-362.62 (€-299.04). The journey takes 41h 46m versus 20h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX trains for today, Wednesday, July 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:48 PM Baltimore, MD | 47h20 | 6:08 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:21 PM Baltimore, MD | 46h47 | 6:08 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, July 2 | |||||
![]() | 3:18 PM Baltimore, MD | 49h50 | 5:08 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 41h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $232 (€191) but you can travel from only $85 (€70) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 08:35, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 1211 miles (1949 km) distance in 46h 17m.
Distance 1211 miles (1949 km) |
Average train duration 41h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $232 (€191) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 46h 17m |
First train 8:35 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
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Major encyclopedic art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
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Most Baltimore, MD to Dallas, TX trains use the Pennsylvania Station to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Baltimore, MD and Dallas, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pennsylvania Station is 1 km from Baltimore city centre. Public transport options include:
Pennsylvania 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: The Helmand, Tapas Teatro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pennsylvania Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pennsylvania Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pennsylvania Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pennsylvania Station: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Indigo Baltimore Downtown, The Ivy Hotel, Hotel Revival Baltimore.
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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