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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Moines to McAllen by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane DSM - MFE
    4h 39m
    $243–1,028

  2. Drive 1,178.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to McAllencar car 1,178.3 mi
    19h 51m
    $215–311

  3. Bus via Denton

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Denton to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    29h 45m
    $228–382

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    42h 14m
    $431–868

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    31h 28m
    $325–364

  6. Bus, train via Kansas City

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    43h 32m
    $544–1,057

Des Moines to McAllen by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration42h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$431Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to McAllen Central Station via Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and Dallas Bus Station in around 29h 45m.

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