Travel by train from Los Angeles, CA, to Dallas, TX
The train from Los Angeles, CA, to Dallas, TX, lasts on average 41 h 50 min. Around 1 trains depart a day between California and Texas, the average price is $234 and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $234.
Amtrak, the largest passenger railroad service in the U.S.provides train service from Los Angeles to Dallas through the Texas Eagle route, the longest train route in the US. The Texas Eagle operates on select days, directly connecting Los Angels to Dallas. On other days, you can take the Sunset Limited from Los Angeles to San Antonio and transfer to the Texas Eagle for the remainder of the journey to Dallas.
With stops in multiple states, including Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, Arizona, and California, passengers can enjoy comfortable seating on upper and lower levels of Superliner rail cars. Experience diverse landscapes, from historic sites in Illinois to the Mississippi River, the Ozarks in Little Rock, and the beautiful Piney Woods of East Texas. The journey lasts approximately 41 hours, and you can book four types of sleeping units.
- Roomette: A compact space with innovative storage options featuring recliner seats that convert into a bed and a pull-down bunk bed for two people.
- Bedroom: Twice the size of a Roomette, with a comfortable queen bed and an en-suite bathroom.
- Two-Room Suite: Provides spacious accommodations with seating during the day and beds at night, along with in-room sinks, restrooms, and showers.
- Family Room: Exclusive to Superliner trains, it accommodates up to four people with full-sized beds, fold-down bunks, hot showers, extra storage, a sink, and an enclosed lavatory.
If you opt for the sleeping car, remember to book the entire unit alone or with someone. Also, the coach has comfortable reclining seats, perfect for getting some shut-eye, so give it a chance.
Your journey begins at Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles, conveniently near Chinatown and the Patsaouras Transit Plaza. The Terminal Annex building is situated on the opposite side of the Chavez Avenue underpass. For transportation to LAX, you can utilize The FlyAway express bus service.
Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station in Dallas, located at 400 South Houston Street, offers essential amenities such as a ticket sales office, restrooms, and luggage storage. While the station does not have stores or restaurants, nearby dining options are available. The station is fully accessible and conveniently served by the DART light rail, Dartb bus, and the Trinity Railway Express.
If you are not there for the Dallas Cowboys, you are there for the culture. You can explore museums like the Dallas Museum of Art and the Nasher Sculpture Center within walking distance. The historic West End district and Klyde Warren Park are also nearby, a beautiful urban green space with food trucks, events, and recreational activities. You can also venture further downtown to visit landmarks like Reunion Tower or enjoy shopping at Dallas' numerous retail centers.
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