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How to get fromSan Diego to McAllenby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to McAllen by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SAN - MFE
    5h 14m
    $149–639

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    38h 2m
    $572–1,128

  3. Bus via Mexicali

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mexicali to Chihuahuabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    39h 29m
    $264–524

  4. Drive 1,510.7 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to McAllencar car 1,510.7 mi
    23h 14m
    $276–399

  5. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane SAN - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    7h 48m
    $158–549

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus bus
    46h 22m
    $300–540

San Diego to McAllen by train, taxi, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration38h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$572Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,226.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Diego to McAllen Central Station via San Ysidro Bus Terminal, Tijuana, Mexicali, Chihuahua, and Reynosa in around 39h 29m.

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