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

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There are 7 ways to get from Gainesville to McAllen by train, tram, plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Train, tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Fort Worth Central Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane DFW - MFE
    5h 29m
    $108–542

  2. Drive 555.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to McAllencar car 555.4 mi
    9h 11m
    $102–147

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Waco Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waco to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    12h 11m
    $114–178

  4. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    16h 54m
    $168–315

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1142 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164 / ...
    15h 24m
    $116–188

  6. Train, bus via San Marcos

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    17h 5m
    $146–293

  7. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain train
    2. Take the train from T&P Station to Ebj Union Stationtrain train Tre
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson Blvrd. to Reynosabus bus
    19h 5m
    $160–183

Gainesville to McAllen by train, bus, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$114Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 563.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Gainesville, Cooke County, TX, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Gainesville to McAllen Central Station via Gainesville and Dallas Bus Station in around 15h 24m.

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