TX → CA · about 1,239 miles
Dallas to Los Angeles bus & train schedule
Amtrak and Greyhound run 17 direct buses and trains a week from Dallas to Los Angeles. The fastest takes 30 hours 10 minutes; the first departure leaves at 12:38 PM and the last at 11:50 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 17
- Fastest trip
- 30h 10m
- First departure
- 12:38 PM
- Last departure
- 11:50 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:38 PM | 5:35 AM +2 day | 42h 57m | Mon, Wed, Sat | Dallas to Los Angeles | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:40 PM | 5:50 PM +1 day | 30h 10m | Daily | Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
| 11:50 PM | 4:45 AM +2 day | 30h 55m | Daily | Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station | Greyhound Full timetable |
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Where to board in Dallas Where you get off in Los Angeles The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Dallas
Where buses and trains stop in Los Angeles
Return trip: Los Angeles to Dallas
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Dallas to Los Angeles?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 30 hours 10 minutes; the typical trip is 42 hours 57 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Dallas to Los Angeles?
The earliest departure is at 12:38 PM (Mon, Wed, Sat) and the last at 11:50 PM (Daily).
Which bus and rail companies go from Dallas to Los Angeles?
Amtrak and Greyhound run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Dallas?
Buses and trains to Los Angeles leave from Dallas Amtrak station and Dallas Harry Hines Blvd Dallas Bus Station.