There are 7 ways to get from McKinney to Austin by bus, train, car 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.
Recommended option
Bus • 4 h 46 min
$34 - $81
Cheapest option
Bus, Megabus • 5 h 38 min
$33 - $54
5 alternative options
Train • 7 h 35 min
$75 - $140
Drive • 3 h 42 min
$22 - $35
Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin • 4 h 16 min
$127 - $351
Bus to Dallas/Ft.Worth, fly to Austin • 4 h 57 min
$94 - $308
Bus to Dallas/Ft.Worth, fly to Killeen, drive • 5 h 28 min
$149 - $314
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3 h 42 min.
The quickest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3 h 42 min.
No, there is no direct bus from McKinney to Austin. However, there are services departing from Mckinney and arriving at Austin, Tx via Dallas, Tx. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 h 46 min.
The distance between McKinney and Austin is 214 miles. The road distance is 229.6 miles.
The best way to get from McKinney to Austin without a car is to bus which takes 4 h 46 min and costs $30 - $85.
It takes approximately 4 h 46 min 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 4 h 46 min and costs $30 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 7 h 35 min.
The quickest flight from Dallas Airport to Austin Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
McKinney to Austin bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Austin, Tx station.
- Distance: 214.3 miles
- Duration: 4 h 46 min
What companies run services between McKinney, TX, USA and Austin, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from McKinney to Austin via Dallas, Tx in around 4 h 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from McKinney to Austin via Parker Road Station, Victory Station, Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center, and Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center in around 7 h 35 min.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $450
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Killeen
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $450
- Phone
- 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Train from Victory Station to Fort Worth Intermodal Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- More information at
- dart.org
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 1-800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Fort Worth Intermodal Transportation Center to Austin Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 4 h 12 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40 - $100
- Website
- amtrak.com
- Coach Seat
- $40 - $65
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $70 - $110
- Business Coach Seat
- $70 - $100
- Room
- $200 - $280
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100/1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mckinney to Dallas, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10 - $22
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $10 - $14
- Flexible
- $17 - $22
Bus from Dallas, Tx to Austin, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $24 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth Dart East to Austin, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 15 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Book at
- megabus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between McKinney to Austin is 230 miles. It takes approximately 3 h 42 min to drive from McKinney to Austin.
Southwest Airlines offers flights from Dallas Airport to Austin Airport.
Book your McKinney to Austin bus tickets online with Greyhound and Greyhound.
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