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How to get fromNational City to Dallasby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from National City to Dallas by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly to Dallas

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane SAN - DAL
    5h 15m
    $108–471

  2. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Cross Border Express, San Diego to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Dallasbus bus El Paso
    33h 49m
    $256–374

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train Pacific Surfliner
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 35m
    $592–1,284

  4. Drive 1,356.1 mi

    1. Drive from National City to Dallascar car 1,356.1 mi
    20h 44m
    $248–358

  5. Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SAN - DFW
    6h 30m
    $146–488

  6. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Tijuana
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    34h 58m
    $258–478

National City to Dallas by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration44h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$592Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,194 mi
  • Duration: 5h 15m

What companies run services between National City, CA, USA and Dallas, TX, USA?

Southwest Airlines flies from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas (DAL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from 8th Street Station to Commerce @ Griffin - E - Mb via San Ysidro Station, SYMD - San Ysidro Station, Cross Border Xpress, Cross Border Express, San Diego, El Paso, Dallas, and Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns in around 33h 49m.

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