There are 7 ways to get from Plano to McAllen by plane, bus, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DFW - MFE
3h 49m$63–350Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus Dallas
10h 33m$96–126Train, bus
- Take the train from Dallas to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus Dallas
18h 5m$140–275Drive 516.4 mi
- Drive from Plano to McAllencar 516.4 mi
8h 37m$95–137Tram to Dallas, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DAL - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
6h 18m$103–413Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Downtown Plano Station to Bachman Stationtram Orange
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus FlixBus US1164 / ...
14h 51m$88–133Bus via Central de Autobuses de Reynosa
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson Blvrd. to Reynosabus
16h 21m$129–130
Plano to McAllen by tram and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plano to McAllen is to tram and bus which costs $85 - $140 and takes 14h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Plano to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Houston @ Young - S - Mb and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 33m.
The distance between Plano and McAllen is 500 miles. The road distance is 519.4 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 10h 33m and costs $95 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Plano to McAllen, including transfers.
Plano to McAllen bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Plano to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 49m and costs $60 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $130 and takes 10h 33m.
Plano to McAllen bus services, operated by Omnibus Express, arrive at McAllen Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to McAllen is 519 miles. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from Plano to McAllen.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Omnibus Express operates a bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Station once daily. Tickets cost $90–120 and the journey takes 8h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Dallas to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–190
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
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