There are 7 ways to get from East Lansing to McAllen by plane, bus (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Capital Region International Airport
best- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane LAN - MFE
7h 13m$291–1,237Bus to Detroit, fly
cheapest- Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DTW - MFE
7h 59m$255–1,139Bus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
36h 49m$335–435Train, bus
- Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus
37h 51m$409–854Drive 1,611.7 mi
- Drive from East Lansing to McAllencar 1,611.7 mi
26h 49m$295–425Bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
- Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane GRR - MFE
9h 29m$282–1,240Bus, train
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
44h 59m$441–931
East Lansing to McAllen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from East Lansing to McAllen is to bus which costs $330 - $440 and takes 36h 49m.
The fastest way to get from East Lansing to McAllen is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $290 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from East Lansing to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE and arriving at McAllen Central Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago and Laredo - OMEX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 49m.
The distance between East Lansing and McAllen is 1398 miles. The road distance is 1621.1 miles.
The best way to get from East Lansing to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 36h 49m and costs $330 - $440.
It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from East Lansing to McAllen, including transfers.
East Lansing to McAllen bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from East Lansing to McAllen is to fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $290 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $330 - $440 and takes 36h 49m.
East Lansing to McAllen bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
McAllen is 1h behind East Lansing. It is currently 10:18 PM in East Lansing and 9:18 PM in McAllen.
What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to McAllen Central Station via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal, Chicago, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 36h 49m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Detroit, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,200
Flights from Detroit to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $240–1,100
Flights from Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–1,200
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $330–750
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between East Lansing to McAllen is 1621 miles. It takes approximately 26h 49m to drive from East Lansing to McAllen.
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