There are 9 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$85–129Drive 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$162–265Bus 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$171–545Bus 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$106–140Bus 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 22m$104–146Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
- Take the taxi from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gruenetaxi
4h 48m$221–605Bus 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 22m$758–1,232Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
- Take the taxi from Austin-Airport-AUS to Gruenetaxi
5h 31m$458–962
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 $80 - $130.
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 $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $270 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 $60–140 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
- $60–410
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–140
- 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
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $100–200
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
Metropolitan Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-512-290-7774
- Website
- taxicabaustin.com
Van's Cab
- Phone
- +1 512-774-5050
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
Metropolitan Taxi Service
- Phone
- +1-512-290-7774
- Website
- taxicabaustin.com
Van's Cab
- Phone
- +1 512-774-5050
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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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