There are 7 ways to get from McKinney to Texas State University by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Bus via Dallas
best- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus Dallas
7h 14m$66–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1146S
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Marcosbus FlixBus US1164
7h 40m$40–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
9h 8m$127–220Drive 256.9 mi
- Drive from McKinney to Texas State Universitycar 256.9 mi
4h 8m$47–68Bus 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 36m$98–530Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- 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 bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
7h 19m$330–897Bus to Dallas, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DAL - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus
7h 23m$80–431
Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Texas State University is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to Texas State University is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Texas State University. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns and Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from McKinney station to Texas State University. 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 8m.
The distance between McKinney and Texas State University is 271 miles. The road distance is 258.4 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Texas State University without a car is to bus via Dallas which takes 7h 14m and costs $65 - $180.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from McKinney to Texas State University, including transfers.
McKinney to Texas State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
McKinney to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from McKinney to Texas State University is to bus via Dallas which takes 7h 14m and costs $65 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Texas State University, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Texas State University via Dallas Bus Station, Bachman Station, Deep Ellum Station, Gaston @ Good Latimer - S- Ns, Jefferson @ Marsalis - W - Ns, Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co, and San Marcos in around 7h 14m. 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 Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
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
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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 McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $55–160
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
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
- 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 San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
McKinney to Texas State University bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
McKinney to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Marcos Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Texas State University is 258 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from McKinney to Texas State University.
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