Dallas to Tucson by train
Tucson lies 1,325 km (823 mi) west of Dallas, -2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 55 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,616 km (1,004 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dallas | Tucson | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 1.3 million | 542,629 |
| Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) | 757 m (2,484 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Chicago) | UTC-7 (America/Phoenix) |
| Stations on record | Union Station, Medical/Market Center, Victory train station | Tucson station, El Paso and Southwestern Railroad Depot |
| Postal codes | 75201–75398 | 85701–85775 |
Clocks in Tucson are 2 h behind Dallas right now, so a 17 h 55 min journey lands only 15 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book trains from Dallas to Tucson
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Staying in Tucson
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson. Of the 406 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (277), and 2 are five-star. Across 127 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 75,592 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tucson from Dallas?
1,325 km (823 mi) in a straight line, west of Dallas; by road roughly 1,616 km (1,004 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dallas to Tucson by train?
About 17 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dallas and Tucson?
Tucson is 2 h behind at the moment (America/Phoenix against America/Chicago).
Where can I stay in Tucson?
Our booking partner lists 506 places to stay in Tucson, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.