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How to get fromBoston to Dallasby ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Dallas by ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Ferry, fly to Dallas

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane BOS - DAL
    6h 19m
    $150–666

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Dallas Jeffersonbus bus Chicago
    42h 26m
    $781–1,093

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    42h 57m
    $316–491

  4. Drive  1,746.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Dallascar car 1,746.9 mi
    29h 15m
    $319–461

  5. Ferry, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane BOS - DFW
    7h 23m
    $217–563

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 20m
    $1,061–1,710

Boston to Dallas by train, bus, and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$781Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,559.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Southwest Medical District/Parkland via New York Midtown, Atlanta Bus Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Bachman Station in around 42h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston to Dallas via Chicago Union Station in around 45h 20m.

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