There are 8 ways to get from McKinney to New Braunfels by bus, plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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 to San Antonio International Airport, taxi
best- 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 New Braunfelstaxi
4h 31m$162–525Drive 274.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKinney to New Braunfelscar 274.9 mi
4h 25m$47–68Bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Marcosbus FlixBus US1164
7h 38m$101–144Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
9h 6m$232–335Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
- Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to New Braunfelscar
4h 54m$70–398Bus 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 New Braunfelstaxi
5h 21m$149–482Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, drive
- 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
- Drive from Austin-Airport-AUS to New Braunfelscar
5h 32m$337–775Bus 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 4m$117–157
Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to New Braunfels is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to New Braunfels is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to New Braunfels. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at San Marcos via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to New Braunfels. 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 6m.
The distance between McKinney and New Braunfels is 316 miles. The road distance is 276.5 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to New Braunfels without a car is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from McKinney to New Braunfels, including transfers.
McKinney to New Braunfels bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to New Braunfels train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from McKinney to New Braunfels is to bus which takes 7h 38m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $230 - $340 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and New Braunfels, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to New Braunfels via Dallas Bus Station and San Marcos in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $120–200 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact 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 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 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 Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Waco to San Marcos - Premium Outlets
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–65
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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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Booking & Getting There
McKinney to New Braunfels bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
McKinney to New Braunfels train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Marcos Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to New Braunfels is 276 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from McKinney to New Braunfels.
There are 685+ hotels available in New Braunfels.

















