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How to get fromMcAllen to Columbusby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane MFE - CMH
    6h 29m
    $238–1,110

  2. Bus to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Harlingen Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)plane plane HRL - CMH
    9h 14m
    $179–765

  3. Bus via Irving

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    36h 30m
    $255–475

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Marcosbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    42h 43m
    $417–874

  5. Drive 1,483.5 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Columbuscar car 1,483.5 mi
    26h 15m
    $271–392

  6. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the train from Dallas to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Columbusbus bus
    36h 33m
    $377–720

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Laredo to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    40h 33m
    $260–502

McAllen to Columbus by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration36h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,316.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Columbus via Dallas Bus Station and Nashville Bus Station in around 36h 30m.

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