There are 8 ways to get from McKinney to Austin by bus, train, car or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 4 h 23 min
$34 - $81
Cheapest option
Bus Megabus • 6 h 1 min
$33 - $54
6 alternative options
Bus, train • 7 h 58 min
$53 - $124
Drive • 3 h 42 min
$22 - $35
Bus to Dallas, fly to Austin • 4 h 21 min
$127 - $351
Bus to Dallas/Ft.Worth, fly to Austin • 5 h 2 min
$94 - $308
Bus to Dallas/Ft.Worth, fly to Killeen, drive • 5 h 31 min
$149 - $314
Bus to Dallas, fly to San Antonio, bus • 6 h 36 min
$232 - $514
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 23 min.

- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $390
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 6 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280 - $550
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280 - $550

- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 1 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $450
Flights from Dallas/Ft.Worth to Killeen
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210 - $450


- 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
- Twice 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

- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Mckinney to Dallas, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- 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
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24 - $60
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $24 - $40
- Flexible
- $40 - $60
Bus from San Antonio, Tx to Austin, Tx
- Ave. Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $14 - $35
- Website
- greyhound.com
- Economy
- $14 - $21
- Flexible
- $25 - $35

- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas to Austin - San Jacinto/15Th
- Ave. Duration
- 3 h 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20 - $30
- Schedules at
- us.megabus.com
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Questions & Answers
How far is it from McKinney to Austin?
The distance between McKinney and Austin is 343 km. The road distance is 367 km.
What is the cheapest way to get from McKinney to Austin?
The cheapest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3 h 42 min.
What is the fastest way to get from McKinney to Austin?
The quickest way to get from McKinney to Austin is to drive which takes 3 h 42 min and costs $22 - $35.
Is there a direct bus between McKinney and Austin?
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 23 min.
How long does it take to get from McKinney to Austin?
It takes approximately 4 h 23 min to get from McKinney to Austin, including transfers.