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How to get fromDallas, TX to Californiaby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 10 ways to get from Dallas, TX to California by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Dallas to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    5h 3m
    $145–708

  2. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DFW - LAX
    7h 13m
    $79–387

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to El Pasobus bus Dallas
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to 612 Wall St - Los Angelesbus bus El Paso
    26h 10m
    $226–396

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    45h 21m
    $166–706

  5. Drive 1,408.7 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas, TX to Los Angelescar car 1,408.7 mi
    22h 32m
    $258–372

  6. Fly Dallas to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    5h 59m
    $89–397

  7. Fly Dallas to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    5h 55m
    $100–485

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    6h 20m
    $135–658

  9. Fly Dallas to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    7h 35m
    $129–609

  10. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    31h 49m
    $113–263

Dallas, TX to California by foot, bus, tram, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration45h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dallas, TX to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles via Inwood @ Vandelia - N- Ns, Elm @ Ervay - W - Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, and El Paso in around 26h 10m.

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