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How to get fromCedar Rapids to McAllenby plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Rapids to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane CID - MFE
    6h 25m
    $106–498

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    37h 50m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    39h 38m

  4. Drive  1,295.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to McAllencar car 1,295.1 mi
    22h 1m
    $237–342

  5. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane CID - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 2m
    $144–548

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,158.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines, Allegiant Air, and Delta fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from GTC Bay 9 to McAllen Central Station via Iowa City, Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle/Van Buren, Kedzie-Orange, Chicago, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 37h 50m.

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