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How to get fromGrand Island to McAllenby plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Grand Island to McAllen by plane, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane GRI - MFE
    5h 12m
    $108–482

  2. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island to Omahabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Antoniobus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    31h 54m
    $362–394

  3. Drive  1,109.3 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Island to McAllencar car 1,109.3 mi
    18h 28m
    $203–293

  4. Drive to Lincoln Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Grand Island to Lincoln-Airport-LNKcar car
    2. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane LNK - MFE
    6h 10m
    $112–492

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Island Bus Station to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Marcosbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    32h 45m
    $307–351

Grand Island to McAllen by bus

Calendar2Weekly Buses
Duration31h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$362Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,027.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Grand Island, NE, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines and Allegiant Air fly from Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Island to McAllen Central Station via 16th & Jackson NW, Omaha, San Antonio, W. Southcross & Buffalo, Centro Plaza - Ne Corner, Centro Plaza - Sw Corner, Poplar & Colorado, and San Antonio in around 31h 54m.

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