Hi Laniava,
Greeting from Peggy, Top China Travel.
There are three transportation methods from Lijiang to Dali:
1) Shuttle bus: from 7:30 a.m. to6:00 p.m. there are many buses. Price from CNY 40 - 80. About 4 hours driving. Cheapest but the least comfortable, the passengers on the buses are locals mostlywhich may be not safety for a foreign traveler.
2) Train: 3 trains, 2-3 hours driving, Soft sleep CNY 111 around.
3) Travel agent transfering service: the most comfortable way, whether it is expensive or cheap is based on the persons in your group. Generally, the more people the cheaper price.
Top China Travel can book the transferring service if you like this way. Just let me know:
How many people in your group?
When do you plan this tour?
Do you want to a Yunnan tour arrangement as well?
Peggy