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Dallas to Santa Monica trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dallas and Santa Monica takes 44h 8m and the fastest train takes 44h 7m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Dallas to Santa Monica. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

44h 8m
Duration
1,745 mi
Distance
$1,124
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Dallas to Santa Monica train times

Trains run twice a week between Dallas and Santa Monica. The service departs Dallas at 12:38 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Santa Monica at 05:45:00. All services require a transfer at Los Angeles and take an average of 44h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles44h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetro Los AngelesMetro Los Angeles44h 9m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,744.8 mi
  • Duration: 44h 8m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 57m.

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