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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $191 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 8h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.6 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $191, while a flight costs an average of $598.
Distance: 1237 miles (1991 km)
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$347 Average price | $191 Average price Cheapest | $598 Average price | $282 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
38h 38m Average total duration 38h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 32h 12m Average total duration 31h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration Fastest 6h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 20h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.6 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | 6.0 - 11.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX
Compare the available ways to get from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX:
A bus is $156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $347.
A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $598.
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 12m.
Train takes on average 38h 38m.
Tickets start at around $347 compared to roughly $282 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$64. The journey takes 38h 8m versus 20h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX
How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:30 PM 29h05 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 6:35 AM Dallas, TX $166 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

11:30 PM 29h05 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 6:35 AM Dallas, TX $166 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AA4476:49 PM 3h08 Los Angeles International Airport 11:57 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport $325 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixBus1:45 PM 44h40 Los Angeles, Cesar E Chavez / Vignes, CA 12:25 PM Dallas Downtown $171 1 One-way 3 transfers
· · 12:30 AM 38h50 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 5:20 PM Dallas, TX $172 1 One-way 2 transfers
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FlixBus5:40 PM 40h45 Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA 12:25 PM Dallas Downtown $172 1 One-way 2 transfers
AS1497 · AS4248:45 PM 7h34 Los Angeles International Airport 6:19 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport $201 1 One-way 1 transfer
AS677 · AS5498:00 AM 8h28 Los Angeles International Airport 6:28 PM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport $201 1 One-way 1 transfer
AS614 · AS4247:46 PM 8h33 Los Angeles International Airport 6:19 AM Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport $201 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX:
A bus is $156 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $347.
A bus is $408 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $598.
Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 32h 12m.
Train takes on average 38h 38m.
- Around 126 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Union Station, Dallas, TX.
- Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX.
- Travel with Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, skywest airlines, Spirit Airlines, CitizenPlane, Sun Country Airlines, frontier airlines to go to Dallas, TX by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Dallas, TX by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Dallas, TX by train.
- 13 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, CitizenPlane, frontier airlines.
- 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
- 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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