There are 8 ways to get from McKinney to Gruene by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Marcosbus FlixBus US1164
7h 37m$90–140Drive 272.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKinney to Gruenecar 272.4 mi
4h 23m$50–72Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
9h 5m$177–285Bus to Dallas, fly to San Antonio International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DAL - SAT
- Take the taxi from San-Antonio-Airport-SAT to Gruenetaxi
4h 43m$171–536Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
- Take the bus from Dallas to San Marcos - Premium Outletsbus Garland / ...
8h 10m$106–141Bus via Waco
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Waco to San Marcos - Premium Outletsbus
8h 17m$106–150Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DFW - SAT
- Take the taxi from San-Antonio-Airport-SAT to Gruenetaxi
5h 18m$758–1,233Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
6h 46m$143–590
Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Gruene is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to Gruene is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Gruene. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at San Marcos via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to Gruene. However, there are services departing from 12Th Street Silver Line Station and arriving at San Marcos Amtrak via DFW Airport North Station and Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
The distance between McKinney and Gruene is 286 miles. The road distance is 273.9 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Gruene without a car is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $90 - $140.
It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from McKinney to Gruene, including transfers.
McKinney to Gruene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to Gruene train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from McKinney to Gruene is to bus which takes 7h 37m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $290 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Gruene, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Gruene via Dallas Bus Station and San Marcos in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $75–160 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–30
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to San Marcos - Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Waco to San Marcos - Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $100–120
Adam Taxi of San Antonio
- Phone
- +1 210 388 4242
- Website
- adamtaxiservicellc.com
National Cab
- Phone
- +1 210 434 4444
- Website
- nationalcab.com
San Antonio Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210 303-8787
- Website
- sanantoniotaxicabservice.com
Adam Taxi of San Antonio
- Phone
- +1 210 388 4242
- Website
- adamtaxiservicellc.com
National Cab
- Phone
- +1 210 434 4444
- Website
- nationalcab.com
San Antonio Taxi
- Phone
- +1 210 303-8787
- Website
- sanantoniotaxicabservice.com
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More Questions & Answers
McKinney to Gruene bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
McKinney to Gruene train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Marcos Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Gruene is 274 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from McKinney to Gruene.
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