There are 9 ways to get from McAllen to Philadelphia by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Philadelphia International Airport
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane MFE - PHL
6h 29m$239–1,110Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane MFE - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 21m$187–807Bus via New York
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Atlantabus
- Take the bus from Atlanta to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
41h 34m$300–452Bus, train
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Hillcroft & 59bus
- Take the bus from Houston to New Orleans Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
45h 2m$437–955Drive 1,854.5 mi
- Drive from McAllen to Philadelphiacar 1,854.5 mi
33h 2m$339–489Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane MFE - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Stationtrain
7h 48m$240–1,609Fly to Laguardia Airport, train
- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane MFE - LGA
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
8h 30m$309–1,813Bus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus
41h 58m$280–582Bus, train via Houston
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Stationtrain
2d 1h$484–1,132
McAllen to Philadelphia by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Philadelphia is to bus via New York which costs $300 - $460 and takes 41h 34m.
The fastest way to get from McAllen to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $230 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta and New York City Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 34m.
The distance between McAllen and Philadelphia is 1646 miles. The road distance is 1865.3 miles.
The best way to get from McAllen to Philadelphia without a car is to bus via New York which takes 41h 34m and costs $300 - $460.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from McAllen to Philadelphia, including transfers.
McAllen to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from McAllen to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 6h 29m and costs $230 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $300 - $460 and takes 41h 34m.
McAllen to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Houston Bus Station.
Philadelphia is 1h ahead of McAllen. It is currently 1:23 PM in McAllen and 2:23 PM in Philadelphia.
What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Philadelphia Bus Station via Houston Bus Station, Houston - Harrisburg Blvd, Atlanta, Atlanta, New York, and New York City Chinatown in around 41h 34m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–1,100
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–1,000
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Laguardia Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–1,300
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Liberty International Airport to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $340–800
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–100
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–210
- Website
- Greyhound
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Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Philadelphia is 1865 miles. It takes approximately 33h 2m to drive from McAllen to Philadelphia.
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