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How to get fromSanta Monica to McAllenby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Santa Monica to McAllen by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane LAX - MFE
    7h 18m
    $156–710

  2. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Antonio, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Laredobus bus
    4. Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    34h
    $288–563

  3. Train, bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus Dallas
    36h 2m
    $535–1,048

  4. Drive 1,574.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to McAllencar car 1,574.7 mi
    25h 20m
    $288–416

  5. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane BUR - MFE
    8h 22m
    $179–761

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane LAX - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 55m
    $163–610

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus La
    2. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus bus
    41h 35m
    $253–379

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    43h 58m
    $557–1,122

Santa Monica to McAllen by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration43h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,330.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wilshire / Lincoln to McAllen Central Station via 6th / Main, 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, El Paso, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 34h.

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