There are 5 ways to get from McKinney to Alpine by bus, plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Dallas, fly, drive
best- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane DAL - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
7h 41m$90–389Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane DFW - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
8h 24m$82–346Bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midlandbus
- Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpinebus
13h 12m$108–158Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 55m$426–654Drive 518.4 mi
- Drive from McKinney to Alpinecar 518.4 mi
9h 5m$95–137
Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Alpine is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to Alpine is to bus and fly and drive which takes 7h 41m and costs $90 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Alpine. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at Alpine via Dallas Bus Station and Midland / Odessa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to Alpine station. However, there are services departing from Parker Road Station and arriving at Alpine Amtrak Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 55m.
The distance between McKinney and Alpine is 516 miles. The road distance is 521.4 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Alpine without a car is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from McKinney to Alpine, including transfers.
McKinney to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from McKinney to Alpine is to bus which takes 13h 12m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $700 and takes 23h 55m.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Alpine via Dallas Bus Station, Midland, Midland / Odessa, and Alpine in around 13h 12m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $380–600 and the journey takes 21h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Flights from Dallas to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- All Aboard America
Bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
McKinney to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
McKinney to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alpine Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Alpine is 521 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from McKinney to Alpine.
There are 31+ hotels available in Alpine.