There are 7 ways to get from Plano to Salado by tram, bus, train, taxi, car, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, bus via Dallas
best- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Ebj Union Stationtram Red
- Take the bus from Dallas to Wacobus
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Beltonbus
5h 16m$93–123Drive 163.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Plano to Saladocar 163.2 mi
2h 34m$30–43Train, tram, taxi
- Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw North Stationtrain
- Take the tram from DFW Airport North Station to Fort Worth Central Stationtram
- Take the train from Fort Worth to Temple Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Temple Station to Saladotaxi
5h 41m$135–190Fly
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)plane DFW - GRK
3h 41m$118–363Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to West End Stationtram Red
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Waco Bus Stop to Beltonbus
5h 16m$62–87Line 247 bus, line 214 bus, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from 14Th @ M - E - Fs to South Garland Tcbus 247
- Take the bus from South Garland Tc to Elm @ Good-Latimer - W - Fsbus 214
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Templebus
- Take the taxi from Temple to Saladotaxi
5h 36m$81–106Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Temple Stationtrain Texas Eagle
6h 26m$148–218
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plano to Salado is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to Salado is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Plano station to Salado station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Plano Station and arriving at Temple Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Plano and Salado is 165 miles. The road distance is 164.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to Salado without a car is to tram and bus via Dallas which takes 5h 16m and costs $90 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Plano to Salado, including transfers.
Plano to Salado train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Plano to Salado is to fly which takes 3h 41m and costs $110 - $370. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 6h 26m.
Plano to Salado train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Temple Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Salado is 164 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Plano to Salado.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Salado, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Temple Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 4h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Downtown Plano Station to Ebj Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Downtown Plano Station to West End Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 817-215-8600
- Website
- Trinity Metro
Tram from DFW Airport North Station to Fort Worth Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Temple Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to Waco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Belton
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Waco Bus Stop to Belton
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Waco Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Bus from 14Th @ M - E - Fs to South Garland Tc
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Bus from South Garland Tc to Elm @ Good-Latimer - W - Fs
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–30
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
Central Texas Taxi
- Phone
- +1-254-598-1836
Central Texas Taxi
- Phone
- +1-254-598-1836
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