The distance between Los Angeles and Dallas is approximately 1238 miles, or 1992 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 39 hours and 27 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 39 hours and 20 minutes.

Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.

Trains leave the station in Los Angeles twice a day, so thre are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. One of these is a direct train, which will typically get you to Dallas faster. While it might still have stops along the way, you will not need to switch trains during your trip.

You can also take a train for your return trip from Dallas to Los Angeles. If you're not not set on traveling by train, you could always take the bus from Los Angeles to Dallas for £88.14.