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How to get fromCalifornia to McAllenby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from California to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SNA - MFE
    5h 30m
    $157–539

  2. Fly from San Diego International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SAN - MFE
    6h 27m
    $82–382

  3. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    32h 30m
    $265–377

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    34h 6m
    $849–1,288

  5. Drive  1,560.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to McAllencar car 1,560.6 mi
    25h 2m
    $285–412

  6. Fly from Meadows Field Airport

    1. Fly from Meadows Field Airport (BFL) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane BFL - MFE
    5h 37m
    $139–585

  7. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane LAX - MFE
    6h 40m
    $93–390

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from E 6th St / Wall - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus bus
    39h 30m
    $249–365

California to McAllen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,295.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between California, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to McAllen Central Station via El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 32h 30m.

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