There are 9 ways to get from California to Plano by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
best- Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SNA - DFW
4h 53m$185–475Fly San Diego International Airport to Dallas, tram
cheapest- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAN - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram
6h 16m$84–371Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000
29h 30m$317–454Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
40h 21m$958–1,468Drive 1,423.7 mi
- Drive from Los Angeles to Planocar 1,423.7 mi
22h 46m$260–376Fly San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SAN - DFW
5h 56m$106–348Fly Long Beach Airport to Dallas
- Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Dallas (DAL)plane LGB - DAL
6h 31m$137–657Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane LAX - DFW
6h 9m$181–456Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas
- Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas (DAL)plane LAX - DAL
6h 26m$89–379
California to Plano by train and tram (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from California to Plano is to fly which costs $100 - $350 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from California to Plano is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $180 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from California station to Plano station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles Union Station and arriving at Dallas Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from California to Plano station. However, there are services departing from Los Angeles and arriving at Downtown Plano Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 21m.
The distance between California and Plano is 1247 miles. The road distance is 1432 miles.
The best way to get from California to Plano without a car is to bus which takes 29h 30m and costs $310 - $460.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from California to Plano, including transfers.
California to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Los Angeles Union Station.
California to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Los Angeles station.
The best way to get from California to Plano is to fly which takes 4h 53m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $460 and takes 29h 30m, you could also train, which costs $950 - $1,500 and takes 40h 21m.
What companies run services between California, USA and Plano, TX, USA?
Frontier Airlines and American Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hourly. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $250–380 and the journey takes 29h 5m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Dallas via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Dallas via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Long Beach Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas via Albuquerque
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–360
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–400
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–410
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–340
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–220
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–500
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $950–1,500
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $250–380
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
California to Plano bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Plano is 2h ahead of California. It is currently 10:00 PM in California and 12:00 AM in Plano.
California to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between California to Plano is 1432 miles. It takes approximately 22h 46m to drive from California to Plano.
There are 674+ hotels available in Plano.









