There are 6 ways to get from McKinney to San Diego by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, 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 to Dallas, fly
best- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DAL - SAN
5h 56m$121–565Bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus
36h 35m$265–494Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Los Angelestrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain Pacific Surfliner
2d$636–1,339Drive 1,382.4 mi
- Drive from McKinney to San Diegocar 1,382.4 mi
21h 15m$253–365Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane DFW - SAN
6h 35m$148–482Bus via Deming
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Demingbus
- Take the bus from Deming, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diegobus
44h 49m$248–464
McKinney to San Diego by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to San Diego is to bus and fly which costs $140 - $490 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to San Diego is to bus and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $120 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to San Diego. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at San Diego via Dallas Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to San Diego. However, there are services departing from Parker Road Station and arriving at San Diego via Dallas and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between McKinney and San Diego is 1226 miles. The road distance is 1390.5 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to San Diego without a car is to bus which takes 36h 35m and costs $260 - $500.
It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from McKinney to San Diego, including transfers.
McKinney to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from McKinney to San Diego is to bus which takes 36h 35m and costs $260 - $500. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 2 days 0h.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to San Diego via Dallas Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, and Los Angeles in around 36h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McKinney to San Diego via Parker Road Station, Ebj Union Station, Dallas, and Los Angeles in around 2d.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Las Vegas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Dallas to San Diego International Airport via San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–1,100
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Diego International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 42h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- 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 Deming
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–220
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Los Angeles to San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- [email protected]
- Website
- crossborderxpress.com
Bus from Deming, NM to Cross Border Express, San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- crossborderxpress.com
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More Questions & Answers
McKinney to San Diego bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
San Diego is 2h behind McKinney. It is currently 8:22 PM in McKinney and 6:22 PM in San Diego.
McKinney to San Diego train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to San Diego is 1391 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from McKinney to San Diego.
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