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

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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 prices starting from $109. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 26m. 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 $109, and a train costs an average of $173.

Distance: 1237 miles (1991 km)

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$294

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$213

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$259

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$287

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39h 49m

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39h 19m

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30h 6m

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4h 26m

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20h 12m

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0.6 - 1.8kg

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2.0 - 5.0kg

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6.0 - 11.9kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is a bus with an average price of $213 (€173).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $259 (€211).

A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $294 (€240).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 36m.

Train takes on average 39h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX among Omio's users.

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

Travel 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 Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Dallas, TX including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is a bus with an average price of $213 (€173).

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

A bus is $46 (€38) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $259 (€211).

A bus is $82 (€67) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX costing on average $294 (€240).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Dallas, TX take longer:

Bus takes on average 29h 36m.

Train takes on average 39h 19m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is approximately 1237 miles (1991 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX is:
  • Around 98 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Dallas, TX by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Dallas, TX by train.
  • Travel with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, United to go to Dallas, TX by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with Greyhound.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 14 direct flights per day with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX often also extend their vacation to go to Houston, TX, Austin, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Oklahoma City, OK, Chicago, IL. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dallas, TX and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dallas, TX to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dallas, TX, you can explore Klyde Warren Park for green space and cultural events, visit the lively Bishop Arts District for eclectic shops and galleries, or enjoy animal exhibits at the Dallas Zoo. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to White Rock Lake for biking and picnicking. For entertainment, Deep Ellum offers vibrant live music and street art. Notable sights include The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza, the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Dallas Museum of Art, and Reunion Tower for panoramic city views.
Three to four days are typically sufficient to explore major attractions in Dallas, TX, including the Sixth Floor Museum, the Dallas Arboretum, and the Dallas Museum of Art, while also allowing time for local dining and shopping experiences.
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