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

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane MFE - LFT
    3h 38m
    $102–500

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1128 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    11h 35m
    $85–169

  3. Bus via Houston

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayettebus bus Houston
    11h 8m
    $120–222

  4. Bus, train via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antoniobus bus Brownsville
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    17h 22m
    $198–373

  5. Drive 562.1 mi

    1. Drive from McAllen to Lafayettecar car 562.1 mi
    10h 12m
    $103–149

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Via McAllen
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    13h 25m
    $115–264

  7. Bus via Reynosa

    1. Take the bus from Reynosa to Houston Lockwoodbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Lafayette Transit Systembus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    17h 9m
    $113–149

McAllen to Lafayette by bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration17h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Lafayette via Houston - Telephone Rd, S Wayside Dr @ Telephone Rd, Magnolia Transit Center, and Houston - Harrisburg Blvd in around 11h 8m.

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