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Dallas Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the US, known for global collections, major exhibitions, and strong free general admission.
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from State College, PA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $324 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $324, while a flight costs an average of $1020.
Distance: 1181 miles (1902 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$324 Average price Cheapest | $1020 Average price | $274 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
46h 31m Average total duration 46h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from State College, PA to Dallas, TX:
A bus is $696 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from State College, PA to Dallas, TX costing on average $1020.
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 46h 1m.
The table below shows live departures for State College, PA to Dallas, TX trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:25 PM State College, PA | 47h43 | 6:08 PM Dallas, TX | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Take a train from State College, PA to Dallas, TX and enjoy the approximately 1181 miles (1902 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 13:25, the last at 15:43.
Distance 1181 miles (1902 km) |
First train 1:25 PM |
Last train 3:43 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Dallas, TX — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dallas, TX trip today.
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A 5.2 acre urban park above a freeway, popular for skyline views, events, lawns, and connecting downtown with Uptown.
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Refined steakhouse famous for prime beef and polished service. A classic choice for upscale Dallas dining.
Celebrated fine-dining restaurant offering creative Texas cuisine in an elegant, intimate setting near downtown Dallas.
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Moderate for U.S. cities: hotels vary widely, dining is reasonable, and car use often adds costs as transit is limited for tourists.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, more for great service. Taxis usually 10-15%. Cafes often have tip jars or prompts; $1-2 is common.
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