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How to get fromMcKinney to Californiaby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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There are 11 ways to get from McKinney to California by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Bus to Dallas, fly to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DAL - SAN
    6h 43m
    $109–470

  2. Bus to Dallas, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane DAL - LAX
    7h 9m
    $89–378

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1146S
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US1000
    32h 40m
    $266–399

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain train Texas Eagle
    44h 59m
    $996–1,554

  5. Drive  1,418.7 mi

    1. Drive from McKinney to Los Angelescar car 1,418.7 mi
    23h 10m
    $259–374

  6. Bus to Dallas, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DAL - SNA
    6h 37m
    $182–680

  7. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane DFW - SAN
    7h 22m
    $111–347

  8. Bus to Dallas, fly to Long Beach Airport

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane DAL - LGB
    7h 32m
    $109–467

  9. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane DFW - SNA
    7h 18m
    $189–507

  10. Bus to Dallas, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DAL - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 5m
    $112–469

  11. Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane DFW - ONT
    3. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    9h 49m
    $119–346

McKinney to California by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,223.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and California, USA?

You can take a bus from McKinney to Los Angeles Union Station via Dallas Bus Station in around 32h 40m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Los Angeles 3 times a week. Tickets cost $950–1,500 and the journey takes 42h 57m.

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