There are 7 ways to get from Dayton to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DAY - MFE
8h 22m$167–809Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DAY - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
10h$154–609Bus
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the bus from Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
34h 38m$296–387Bus, train via Dallas
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normalbus
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus
38h 1m$357–697Drive 1,432.7 mi
- Drive from Dayton to McAllencar 1,432.7 mi
25h 19m$262–378Bus via Irving
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
37h 9m$237–397Bus, train
- Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
2d$412–902
Dayton to McAllen by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dayton to McAllen is to bus via Irving which costs $230 - $400 and takes 37h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Dayton to McAllen is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $160 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Dayton to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign and Laredo - OMEX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 38m.
The distance between Dayton and McAllen is 1273 miles. The road distance is 1441.1 miles.
The best way to get from Dayton to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 34h 38m and costs $290 - $390.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Dayton to McAllen, including transfers.
Dayton to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station.
The best way to get from Dayton to McAllen is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $160 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $390 and takes 34h 38m.
Dayton to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
McAllen is 1h behind Dayton. It is currently 5:08 PM in Dayton and 4:08 PM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Dayton, OH, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dayton (DAY) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to McAllen Central Station via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, Indianapolis Union Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Road Ranger Truck Stop - Champaign, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 34h 38m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dayton to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–800
Flights from Dayton to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Dayton to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $220–500
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–27
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Nashville Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Nashville Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between Dayton to McAllen is 1441 miles. It takes approximately 25h 19m to drive from Dayton to McAllen.
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