United States
CanadaDallas to Montreal shipping route.
2,770 km by rail, about 3.8 days in transit.
Rail Distance Between Cities: Dallas and Montreal
Rail Freight Distance on the map, along the rail network.
DallasRailMontrealRail freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Rail Freight Distance | 2,770 km (1,721 mi) |
| Straight line | 2,438 km |
| Transit time | 3.8 days |
| Assumption | 30 km/h average freight speed |
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About the Dallas to Montreal shipping route by rail
The rail shipping route from Dallas, United States to Montreal, Canada runs 2,770 km on the freight network, heading north east. The straight line between the cities is 2,438 km, the track adds 14%.
At an average 30 km/h for a freight train, stops and crew changes included, the transit time is about 3.8 days. Terminal handling at both ends and the border crossing between the United States and Canada come 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 Montreal.
By road the same trip is 2,798 km and takes a truck about 3.4 days.
Of 17 rail routes from Dallas in this directory, Montreal is the 15th shortest. Closer destinations: New York (2,545 km), Long Beach (2,323 km) and Los Angeles (2,315 km).
FAQ
What is the rail distance from Dallas to Montreal?
2,770 km by rail (2,438 km in a straight line).
What is the rail freight transit time from Dallas to Montreal?
About 3.8 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 Montreal to Dallas has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- New York to Montreal598 km
- Chicago to Montreal1,312 km
- Savannah to Montreal1,911 km
- Atlanta to Montreal1,935 km
- Kansas City to Montreal1,980 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.