There are 7 ways to get from San Marcos to McKinney by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus Greyhound US1146S
6h 15m$41–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain Texas Eagle
8h 8m$123–213Drive 257.3 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to McKinneycar 257.3 mi
4h 7m$47–68Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
6h 21m$61–367Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAT - DAL
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
6h 51m$69–380Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
7h 11m$303–774Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SAT - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinneybus
7h 34m$666–1,127
San Marcos to McKinney by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to McKinney is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to McKinney is to drive which takes 4h 7m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to McKinney. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at McKinney via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to McKinney station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at 12Th Street Silver Line Station via Fort Worth Central Station and Dfw North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
The distance between San Marcos and McKinney is 269 miles. The road distance is 258.8 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to McKinney without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from San Marcos to McKinney, including transfers.
San Marcos to McKinney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
San Marcos to McKinney train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to McKinney is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $220 and takes 8h 8m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and McKinney, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from San Marcos to McKinney via Dallas Bus Station in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Fort Worth once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to McKinney
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to McKinney bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
San Marcos to McKinney train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fort Worth station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to McKinney is 259 miles. It takes approximately 4h 7m to drive from San Marcos to McKinney.
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