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How to get fromSan Diego to Dallasby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Dallas by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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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
    3h 33m
    $81–357

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus N2003 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    33h 17m
    $272–412

  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
    43h 19m
    $1,020–1,608

  4. Drive  1,357.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Dallascar car 1,357.5 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
    4h 32m
    $111–334

  6. 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 38m
    $256–363

San Diego to Dallas by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration33h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,185.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

What companies run services between San Diego, 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 bus from San Diego to Southwest Medical District/Parkland via Los Angeles Union Station, Dallas Bus Station, and Bachman Station in around 33h 17m.

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