What is the cheapest way to get from Gainesville to McAllen?

The cheapest way to get from Gainesville to McAllen is to bus via Houston which costs $180 - $390 and takes 27h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gainesville to McAllen?

The fastest way to get from Gainesville to McAllen is to drive and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $150 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Gainesville and McAllen?

No, there is no direct bus from Gainesville to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Gainesville and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Tallahassee and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.

How far is it from Gainesville to McAllen?

The distance between Gainesville and McAllen is 1016 miles. The road distance is 1208.2 miles.

How do I travel from Gainesville to McAllen without a car?

The best way to get from Gainesville to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 27h 35m and costs $200 - $360.

How long does it take to get from Gainesville to McAllen?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Gainesville to McAllen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gainesville to McAllen bus from?

Gainesville to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Gainesville station.

Bus or fly from Gainesville to McAllen?

The best way to get from Gainesville to McAllen is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $160 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $200 - $360 and takes 27h 35m.

Where does the Gainesville to McAllen bus arrive?

Gainesville to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Tallahassee station.

What is the time difference between Gainesville and McAllen?

McAllen is 1h behind Gainesville. It is currently 1:17 AM in Gainesville and 12:17 AM in McAllen.

Can I drive from Gainesville to McAllen?

Yes, the driving distance between Gainesville to McAllen is 1208 miles. It takes approximately 20h 38m to drive from Gainesville to McAllen.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gainesville to McAllen?

Book your Gainesville to McAllen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near McAllen?

There are 247+ hotels available in McAllen.

Gainesville to McAllen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Gainesville to McAllen by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, or car

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Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane GNV - MFE
7h 2m
$166–758
Fly Gainesville Regional Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane GNV - HRL
2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
10h 34m
$154–608
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to McAllen Central Stationbus
27h 35m
$208–353
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Mobile Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Mobile, AL to New Orleans, LA - Union Passenger Terminaltrain
4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to San Antonio Stationtrain
5. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
37h 11m
$354–682
Drive 1,201.2 mi
1. Drive from Gainesville to McAllencar 1,201.2 mi
20h 38m
$220–317
Drive to Orlando Sanford, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
1. Drive from Gainesville to Orlando-Sanford-Airport-SFBcar
2. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SFB - MFE
5h 26m
$155–686
Bus to Jacksonville, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Jacksonvillebus
2. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane JAX - MFE
9h 8m
$187–827
Bus via Houston
1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Tallahasseebus
2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
27h 39m
$181–381

Gainesville to McAllen by bus

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27h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,010.1 mi
Duration: 7h 2m

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

American Airlines flies from Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gainesville to McAllen Central Station via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 27h 35m.

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