There are 7 ways to get from Sacramento to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car
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Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SMF - MFE
6h 47m$177–810Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SMF - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
9h 33m$164–610Bus via Phoenix
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
44h 21m$250–413Train, bus
- Take the train from Sacramento to Los Angelestrain
- Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
2d 1h$587–1,265Drive 1,941.1 mi
- Drive from Sacramento to McAllencar 1,941.1 mi
31h 18m$355–512Fly to General Lucio Blanco International Airport
- Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane SMF - REX
8h 52m$215–908Bus
- Take the bus from Sacramento to Ciudad Obregónbus
- Take the bus from Ciudad Obregón to Monterreybus
- Take the bus from Monterrey to McAllen Central Stationbus
2d 20h$376–676
Sacramento to McAllen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sacramento to McAllen is to bus via Phoenix which costs $250 - $420 and takes 44h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Sacramento to McAllen is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $170 - $850.
No, there is no direct bus from Sacramento to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Sacramento and arriving at McAllen Central Station via 24th St & Buckeye Rd, Phoenix, El Paso Bus Station and San Antonio Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 21m.
The distance between Sacramento and McAllen is 1628 miles. The road distance is 1952.4 miles.
The best way to get from Sacramento to McAllen without a car is to bus via Phoenix which takes 44h 21m and costs $250 - $420.
It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Sacramento to McAllen, including transfers.
Sacramento to McAllen bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, depart from Sacramento station.
The best way to get from Sacramento to McAllen is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs $170 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus via Phoenix, which costs $250 - $420 and takes 44h 21m.
Sacramento to McAllen bus services, operated by ACN Autobuses, arrive at Phoenix Bus Station.
McAllen is 2h ahead of Sacramento. It is currently 11:40 AM in Sacramento and 1:40 PM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Sacramento, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sacramento to McAllen Central Station via Phoenix, Bus Station (E Buckeye Rd), 24th St & Buckeye Rd, 24th St & Jefferson St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 44h 21m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Las Vegas, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Flights from Sacramento International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Ontario/San Bernardino, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Sacramento to Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–330
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $370–850
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +52 664 299 0487
- [email protected]
- Website
- acnautobuses.com
Bus from Sacramento to Phoenix Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- acnautobuses.com
- Book at
- acnautobuses.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Sacramento to McAllen is 1952 miles. It takes approximately 31h 18m to drive from Sacramento to McAllen.
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