There are 8 ways to get from McKinney to Austin by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
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 McKinney to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1146
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus PlazaGreyhound US1160 / ...
5h 31m$48–139Drive 227.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from McKinney to Austin227.4 mi
3h 35m$42–60Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Fort Worth to AustinTexas Eagle
7h 47m$62–269Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DAL - AUS
4h 51m$80–407Bus via Dallas
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1146
- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown AustinFlixBus 2230
6h 21m$56–112Bus, train
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus StationGreyhound US1146
- Take the train from Dallas to AustinTexas Eagle
9h 37m$49–225Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)DFW - AUS
5h 32m$147–524Bus to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, drive
- Take the bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)DFW - GRK
- Drive from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Austin
5h 35m$72–330
McKinney to Austin by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Austin. However, there are services departing from McKinney and arriving at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between McKinney and Austin is 237 miles. The road distance is 228.7 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from McKinney to Austin, including transfers.
McKinney to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McKinney station.
The best way to get from McKinney to Austin is to bus which takes 5h 31m and costs $45 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $270 and takes 7h 47m.
McKinney to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Austin is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from McKinney to Austin.
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza via Dallas Bus Station in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Fort Worth to Austin once daily. Tickets cost $19–220 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from McKinney to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $25–90
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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