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 €76. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 54m. 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 €76, and a train costs an average of €170.

Distance: 1237 miles (1991 km)

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47h 17m

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0.6 - 1.8kg

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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

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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 AirlinesNK1692
05:45AM3h30
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
07:15AMLos Angeles International Airport
$1841One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Spirit AirlinesNK1692
05:45AM3h30
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
07:15AMLos Angeles International Airport
$1841One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2900
01:24PM3h26
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
02:50PMLos Angeles International Airport
$5901One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak22 Texas Eagle · 319 Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner · 3 Southwest Chief
03:43PM66h14
Union Station, Dallas, TX
07:57AMUnion Station, Los Angeles, CA
$4501One-way
2 transfers
Greyhound
01:40PM30h15
Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
05:55PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$1941One-way
0 transfers
Greyhound
11:50PM31h20
Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
05:10AMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$1991One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
07:00PM29h30
Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX
10:30PMLos Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
$2431One-way
1 transfer
Alaska AirlinesAS646 · AS1389
04:54PM9h01
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
11:55PMLos Angeles International Airport
$3441One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1526
09:38AM3h34
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
11:12AMLos Angeles International Airport
$5901One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA2430
10:40AM3h34
Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport
12:14PMLos Angeles International Airport
$5901One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is a flight with an average price of $27 (€24).

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

Taking a flight costs $81 (€73) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $108 (€97).

A flight is $126 (€114) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA costing on average $153 (€138).

The quickest way to travel from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 13 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 30 h 15 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 43 h 35 min.

The Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA distance is around 1234 miles (1990 km).

The average frequency per day from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA is:

  • 15 buses per day.
  • 41 flights per day.
  • 2 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA:

    • You can take a bus from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA with Greyhound or FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $108 (€97) with Greyhound from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA.
    • You can travel between Dallas, TX and Los Angeles, CA by flight with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $27 (€24) with Spirit Airlines from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA.
    • You can take a train from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA with Amtrak. Cheap tickets can be found for $153 (€138) with Amtrak from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA.

    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.
    • Direct flight available with Spirit Airlines 7 direct flights per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Los Angeles, CA as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA.

    Looking to extend your trip from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA? Many Omio customers who go from Dallas, TX to Los Angeles, CA usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA. If you're looking to explore San Diego, CA, San Francisco, CA, Las Vegas, NV, Tijuana or Santa Barbara, CA from Los Angeles, CA, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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