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PhoenixDallas

Phoenix to Dallas by train

Dallas lies 1,423 km (884 mi) east of Phoenix, +2 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 19 h 15 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 1,736 km (1,078 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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PhoenixDallas
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population1.7 million1.3 million
Elevation366 m (1,201 ft)139 m (456 ft)
Time nowUTC-7 (America/Phoenix)UTC-5 (America/Chicago)
Stations on recordUnion StationUnion Station, Medical/Market Center, Victory train station
Postal codes85001–8509875201–75398

Clocks in Dallas are 2 h ahead of Phoenix right now, so a 19 h 15 min journey lands 21 h 15 min later by the destination clock.

Where to book trains from Phoenix to Dallas

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Staying in Dallas

Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas. Of the 465 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (188), and 13 are five-star. Across 168 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 111,835 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Dallas from Phoenix?

1,423 km (884 mi) in a straight line, east of Phoenix; by road roughly 1,736 km (1,078 mi).

How long does it take to get from Phoenix to Dallas by train?

About 19 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Phoenix and Dallas?

Dallas is 2 h ahead at the moment (America/Chicago against America/Phoenix).

Where can I stay in Dallas?

Our booking partner lists 718 places to stay in Dallas, 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.