Cheap train tickets from Allentown to Dallas
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Trip Summary
There is one daily train from Allentown to Dallas. Travelling by train from Allentown to Dallas usually takes 2 days, 5 hours and 28 minutes, but some trains might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled.
- Distance
- 1294 mi (2083 km)
- Fastest train
- 53h 28m
- Lowest price
- £295.72
- Trains per day
- 1
- Most frequent service
- Amtrak
- Train lines
- 1
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Allentown to Dallas Train Timetable
Is it better to travel by coach or train from Allentown to Dallas?
There is usually 1 daily coach trip from Allentown to Dallas.
Train | Coach | |
|---|---|---|
Avg. Price | Avg. Price£295.72 | Avg. Price£201.62Cheaper |
Daily Trips | Daily Trips1 | Daily Trips1 |
Duration | Duration53h 28m | Duration36h 4mFaster |

There are several train options that can take you from Allentown to Dallas:
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Which train should you take from Allentown to Dallas?
Amtrak is the one and only train line which connects Allentown to Dallas. Furthermore, there is only one train per day, so you will have to plan your travel around this limited availability. On the other hand, you won't have to spend a ton of time comparing a bunch of possible options.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 1 | 53h 28m | £295.72 |
Frequently asked questions about travelling by train from Allentown to Dallas
While the train is the main method of transport from Allentown to Dallas, it will only take you part of the way there. Please note that part of your trip will be on a different vehicle, most commonly a coach or express shuttle.
Typically there is only one scheduled train per day. However, it is not a direct train. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your hand luggage with you when you transfer trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage. You can also take a train for your return trip from Dallas to Allentown. If you're not set on travelling by train, you could always take the coach from Allentown to Dallas for £133.
Trains per day
1
Direct trains
0
The distance between Allentown and Dallas is approximately 1,294 miles. The average train journey between these two cities takes 2 days, 5 hours and 28 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 patchy signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and films to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Distance (mi)
1294
Distance (km)
2083
Most days, there is only one train which leaves Allentown at 7:40 and arrives in Dallas around 53 hours later.
First train
7:40am
Last train
7:40am
Trains from Allentown to Dallas are the most crowded on Monday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider travelling on Monday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
Busiest
Monday
Least crowded
Monday
City Information
Allentown
Allentown, aka the Queen City, holds historical significance in Pennsylvania. The Liberty Bell Museum is the biggest attraction in town, with travellers coming from across the country to see where patriots successfully hid the famous bell during the American Revolution. If you're in tune with art or monumental buildings, the city's museum has over 17,000 works of art that hold the history of the people that lived there.
On a more adventurous note, there is the Lehigh Valley Grand Prix, known best for Karting, where you can get your fix at over 40 miles an hour on the quarter-mile track. It has a league of racers that are devoted to becoming the top Karters in the city. Get behind the wheel to give them some competition- or sit back with a drink to watch the races. Looking for a nightlife experience? There are plenty of nightclubs, lounges, and restaurants to keep the party going after dark.
Allentown has a variety of coach companies providing intercity transport, including Greyhound, Fullington Trailways, and Martz. Amtrak also provides service from major cities like New Orleans, Newark, and Dallas. Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton (ABE) station is about 4 miles out from the city, which makes it easy to catch a quick coach or train anywhere.
Dallas



Dallas is one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Texas, as well as one of the state's best holiday destinations. While it is one of the foremost business, telecommunications and transport hubs in the United States, Dallas is also one of the most exciting cities when it comes to culture and nightlife opportunities.
When you are planning a trip to Dallas, make sure you leave time in your schedule to check out some of the city’s world-famous museums. Some must-visits include The Sixth Floor Museum (that commemorates the assassination of John F. Kennedy), the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
If you want some fresh air and a feast to the eyes, you must visit the remarkable Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which boasts one of the best botanical collections in the entire country. And if you are after some tasty grub and good people watching, then head to Stone Street Gardens, a row of restaurants located on a charming red brick strip surrounded with tons of greenery.
Both the main train station in Dallas, the Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, and the main coach station are located in the heart of the city’s downtown historic district just a few blocks away from each other. That makes it super convenient to travel to Dallas from various places in Texas and the rest of the U.S. or Mexico. The stations’ central location also allows for an easy transfer to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that is located pretty far outside the city.
Station Information
Where is the train station in Allentown?
Main departure station: Allentown LANTA
There is one train station in Allentown.
All train stations in Allentown:
- Allentown LANTA
Where is the train station in Dallas?
Main arrival station: Union Station - 400 S Houston St

Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station first opened in 1916, and connected Dallas to the United States’ growing rail network. Today, the station offers service on Amtrak’s Texas Eagle line which runs from Chicago to San Antonio. Passengers can also connect to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (or DART) within the station. Located just east of downtown Dallas, Union Station is conveniently close to the Dallas Convention Center, the primary coach station, and several of the area’s main freeways. Parking, toilets, and vending machines are available at the station, and it’s easy to grab a quick bite at any one of numerous nearby eateries, from fast food joints to steakhouses.
Train stations in Dallas:
- Union Station - 400 S Houston St
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