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Dallas Museum of Art
Major encyclopedic art museum in the Dallas Arts District with collections spanning ancient to contemporary works.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $256. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $256, and a train costs an average of $328.
Distance: 1472 miles (2369 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$358 Average price | $347 Average price | $346 Average price Cheapest |
58h 44m Average total duration 58h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 50h 23m Average total duration 49h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 37m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX:
A flight is $0.68 (€0.56) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $347 (€285).
A flight is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $358 (€294).
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 49h 53m.
Train takes on average 58h 14m.
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Trains from Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 58h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $328 (€269) but you can travel from only $149 (€122) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 15:43. The fastest train covers the 1472 miles (2369 km) distance in 51h 5m.
Distance 1472 miles (2369 km) |
Average train duration 58h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $328 (€269) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 51h 5m |
First train 4:45 AM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 2 days |
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Moderate by major U.S. city standards. Hotels vary widely; dining and transport are manageable outside luxury areas.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valets.
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Most Oakland, CA to Dallas, TX trains use the Jack London Square to Union Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Oakland, CA and Dallas, TX train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Jack London Square is 1 km from Oakland city centre. Public transport options include:
Jack London Square has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Yoshi's Oakland, Scott's Seafood Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Jack London Square. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Jack London Square. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Jack London Square: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Jack London Square: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Jack London Square: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Waterfront Hotel, Z Hotel Jack London Square, Executive Inn & Suites.
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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