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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Abilene by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane MFE - ABI
    4h 1m
    $86–406

  2. Drive  494.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McAllen to Abilenecar car 494.9 mi
    8h 38m
    $82–118

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the bus from Dallas to Abilenebus bus Dallas / ...
    12h 19m
    $149–192

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Fort Worthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus bus
    17h 9m
    $244–363

  5. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to Fort Worth - La Gran Plazabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Abilenebus bus
    13h 19m
    $179–234

  6. Bus via Central de Autobuses de Reynosa

    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Dallas Jefferson Blvrd.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus bus Dallas
    19h 2m
    $155–181

McAllen to Abilene by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 447 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Abilene, TX, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Abilene (ABI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Abilene via Dallas in around 12h 19m.

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