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How to get fromSan Diego to Rio Grande Cityby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from San Diego to Rio Grande City by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, or car

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  1. Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SAN - MFE
    2. Take the bus from Pecan Campus to Rio Grande Bus Stationbus bus
    7h 41m
    $156–647

  2. Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    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 Rio Grande Citybus bus
    9h 29m
    $136–525

  3. Bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to Rio Grande Citybus bus
    37h 12m
    $275–517

  4. Train, bus via Nuevo Laredo

    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 Bus Station to Laredo Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo Bus Station to Rio Grande Citybus bus
    39h 49m
    $531–1,121

  5. Drive 1,420.1 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Rio Grande Citycar car 1,420.1 mi
    24h 29m
    $260–375

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Ciudad Jiménezbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Jiménez to Monterreybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Monterrey to Camargobus bus
    44h 32m
    $248–562

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from La Placita Mission to Rio Grande Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 1h
    $559–1,177

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,268.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Rio Grande City, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from San Diego to Rio Grande City via Los Angeles Union Station, El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station, Laredo Bus Station, and Rio Grande City in around 37h 12m.

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