How to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $127. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $127, and a train costs an average of $198.

Distance: 1237 miles (1991 km)

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Flight

$439

Average price

$223

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$237

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46h 12m

Average total duration

45h 42m

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30m

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30h 40m

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30h 10m

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7h 45m

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4h 45m

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0.6 - 1.8kg

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2.0 - 5.0kg

CO2 emissions

6.0 - 11.9kg

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Spirit Airlines

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from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

How to get from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Spirit AirlinesNK738
    9:36 PM3h24
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    11:00 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    $3271One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Greyhound
    11:50 PM31h20
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    5:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American AirlinesAA1999
    10:54 PM3h21
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    12:15 AMLos Angeles International Airport
    $6101One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak421 Texas Eagle
    12:38 PM42h57
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $3251One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak21 Texas Eagle · 421 Texas Eagle
    12:38 PM42h57
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak21 Texas Eagle · 1 Sunset Limited
    12:38 PM42h57
    Union Station, Dallas, TX
    5:35 AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
    $3531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound
    1:40 PM30h15
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    5:55 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $2951One-way
    0 transfers
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    7:00 PM29h30
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    10:30 PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $4141One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined · undefined
    11:55 PM35h15
    Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
    9:10 AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    $4381One-way
    2 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS584 · AS696
    6:00 AM10h11
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    2:11 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    $3461One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS365 · AS1300
    9:00 AM10h34
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    5:34 PMLos Angeles International Airport
    $3871One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS365 · AS530
    9:00 AM10h07
    Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
    5:07 PMBurbank
    $3461One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA

Travel to Los Angeles, CA 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 Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $49 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA:

A flight is $78 (€62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $127 (€101).

A flight is $148 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $198 (€157).

The fastest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 27m.

Other travel options to Los Angeles, CA take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 30m.

Train takes on average 42h 57m.

The distance from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is approximately 1237 miles (1991 km).
The average frequency per day from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is:
  • Around 79 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport and arrive in Los Angeles International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Dallas, TX and arrive in Union Station, Los Angeles, CA.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX and arrive in Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Los Angeles, CA by bus.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United to go to Los Angeles, CA by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) to go to Los Angeles, CA by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.
  • 0 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA often also extend their vacation to go to San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana, New York, NY. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Los Angeles, CA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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