United StatesUnited StatesDallas to Los Angeles shipping route.
2,315 km by rail, about 3.2 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Dallas and Los Angeles
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DallasRailLos AngelesRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,315 km (1,438 mi) |
| Straight line | 1,992 km |
| Transit time | 3.2 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Dallas to Los Angeles shipping route by rail
Dallas to Los Angeles by rail freight: 2,315 km of track, west from the United States.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.2 days. Terminal handling at both ends comes on top.
Rail freight suits heavy, high volume cargo that is not urgent: containers, steel, chemicals, grain, cars. Per tonne it emits far less CO2 than trucking the same distance. Most shipments still need a truck for the first and last mile to the rail terminals in Dallas and Los Angeles.
By road the same trip is 2,314 km and takes a truck about 2.6 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Dallas in this directory, Los Angeles is the 12th shortest. Closer destinations: Toronto (2,243 km), Mexico City (1,917 km) and Savannah (1,776 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Dallas to Los Angeles?
2,315 km by rail (1,992 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Dallas to Los Angeles?
About 3.2 days at an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops included. Border and terminal times vary.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Los Angeles to Dallas has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Denver to Los Angeles2,048 km
Vancouver to Los Angeles2,208 km- Laredo to Los Angeles2,439 km
- Monterrey to Los Angeles2,483 km
- Houston to Los Angeles2,555 km
How we count: rail distance on the freight network, 30 km/h average including stops. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all rail distance between cities or the Shipping Routes Directory.