There are 5 ways to get from San Diego to McKinney by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), 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.
Fly to Dallas, bus
best- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAN - DAL
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
5h 26m$111–460Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
35h$249–468Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the train from Los Angeles to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
44h 36m$634–1,337Drive 1,381.8 mi
- Drive from San Diego to McKinneycar 1,381.8 mi
21h 15m$253–365Fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SAN - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
6h 20m$144–462
San Diego to McKinney by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Diego to McKinney is to fly and bus which costs $110 - $460 and takes 5h 26m.
The fastest way to get from San Diego to McKinney is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs $110 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from San Diego to McKinney. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at McKinney via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h.
No, there is no direct train from San Diego to McKinney station. However, there are services departing from San Diego and arriving at Parker Road Station via Los Angeles and Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 36m.
The distance between San Diego and McKinney is 1225 miles. The road distance is 1389.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Diego to McKinney without a car is to bus which takes 35h and costs $240 - $470.
It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from San Diego to McKinney, including transfers.
San Diego to McKinney bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, depart from San Diego station.
San Diego to McKinney train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Diego station.
The best way to get from San Diego to McKinney is to bus which takes 35h and costs $240 - $470. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $600 - $1,400 and takes 44h 36m.
What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and McKinney, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from San Diego to McKinney via Los Angeles Union Station and Dallas Bus Station in around 35h. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Diego to McKinney via Los Angeles, Dallas, Ebj Union Station, and Parker Road Station in around 44h 36m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $95–450
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–480
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Phoenix
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- alaskaair.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–1,000
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Diego to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Los Angeles to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $550–1,200
- 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 Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $220–420
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
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More Questions & Answers
San Diego to McKinney bus services, operated by Greyhound Mexico, arrive at Los Angeles Union Station.
McKinney is 2h ahead of San Diego. It is currently 4:04 PM in San Diego and 6:04 PM in McKinney.
San Diego to McKinney train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Diego to McKinney is 1390 miles. It takes approximately 21h 15m to drive from San Diego to McKinney.
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