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The cheapest and fastest trains from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX

Showing times and prices for Jul 10

Cheapest price

$514

Average price

$563

Fastest journey

1 d 23 h 37 m

Average duration

1 d 23 h 48 m

Trains per day

Distance

2089 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX will cost around $563 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $514.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Philadelphia, PA for Dallas, TX on Thu, Jul 10, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 10 the direct trains cover the 2089 km distance in an average of 1 d 23 h 48 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 d 23 h 37 m .

On Thu, Jul 10 the slowest trains will take 1 d 23 h 58 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.

06:03PM47h37

Philadelphia, PA

05:40PMDallas, TX

$5141One-way

0 transfers

05:42PM47h58

Philadelphia, PA

05:40PMDallas, TX

$6111One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €59, and a train costs an average of €290.

Distance: 1297 miles (2088 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus	Flight
€546 Average price	€195 Average price	€177 Average price Cheapest
43h 59m Average total duration 43h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	37h 54m Average total duration 37h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	7h 3m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time*
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company	Most popular airline
Direct Options	Direct Options	Direct Options

Live departures

Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 9

Last updated at 4:04 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
43 Pennsylvanian · 40 Floridian · 21 Texas Eagle	4:42 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA	47h58	4:40 PM Union Station, Dallas, TX	2 transfers
This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX

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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX run on average 3 times per day, taking around 43h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $362 (€290) but you can travel from only $73 (€59) by flight.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $73 (€59)

Distance

1297 miles (2088 km)

Average train duration

43h 29m

Cheapest ticket price

$362 (€290)

Trains per day

Fastest train

47h 37m

First train

08:15

Last train

20:15

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Flight from $73 (€59)

Train providers: Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX trains

Find the best trains from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX with Omio's travel partners Amtrak and Amtrak Acela from $264 (€212). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.

Amtrak is the main train company in the United States operating medium and long-distance intercity services in 46 US states as well as in 3 Canadian provinces. There are over 300 Amtrak trains running daily. With Amtrak you can travel by train across the country and explore destinations near and far with routes such as the Northeast Regional connecting cities in the East Coast, the Coast Starlight connecting destinations up and down the West Coast, the Empire Builder connecting Chicago and Midwestern cities to the Northwest, and many more.

Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX train information with Amtrak:

Average Duration: 47 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: $264

Amtrak Acela is a high-speed train service operated by Amtrak, the national rail operator of the United States. It operates along the Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C. and Boston, Massachusetts, with stops in major cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, and New York City. The Acela Express is the fastest train in the Amtrak fleet, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The most popular routes for Amtrak Acela are Washington, D.C. to New York City, New York City to Boston, and Philadelphia to Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX train information with Amtrak Acela:

Average Duration: 45 h 17 min
Cheapest Price: $1,173
Amtrak Acela frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX

FAQs: Travel by train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX.

Cheap train tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX can start from as little as $263 (€211) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX is $459 (€368); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX is 47 h 39 min to travel the 1295 mile (2088 km) long trip, with around there are 3 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX leaves at 8: 15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX leaves at 5: 25 PM.

There are 3 trains a day from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX which require at least one change with Amtrak. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

For the journey from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX you can take a train with Amtrak. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Dallas, TX from Philadelphia, PA on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

The cheapest month for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX is February.

You have options as you can travel from Philadelphia, PA to Dallas, TX 3 different ways: bus, train or flight.