There are 5 ways to get from Traverse City to McAllen by plane, bus (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane TVC - MFE
5h 59m$188–773Bus
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago to Laredobus
- Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
40h 27m$328–558Bus, train via Dallas
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain
- Take the bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Stationbus
42h 9m$493–940Drive 1,708.2 mi
- Drive from Traverse City to McAllencar 1,708.2 mi
28h 27m$312–451Bus, train
- Take the bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapidsbus
- Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain
- Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
2d 1h$555–1,087
Traverse City to McAllen by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Traverse City to McAllen is to drive which costs $310 - $450 and takes 28h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Traverse City to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Traverse City to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Traverse City, MI and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago and Laredo - OMEX. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 27m.
The distance between Traverse City and McAllen is 1477 miles. The road distance is 1718.2 miles.
The best way to get from Traverse City to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 40h 27m and costs $320 - $600.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Traverse City to McAllen, including transfers.
Traverse City to McAllen bus services, operated by Indian Trails, depart from Traverse City, MI station.
The best way to get from Traverse City to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $320 - $600 and takes 40h 27m.
Traverse City to McAllen bus services, operated by Indian Trails, arrive at Grand Rapids station.
McAllen is 1h behind Traverse City. It is currently 10:42 AM in Traverse City and 9:42 AM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Traverse City, MI, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Traverse City (TVC) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Traverse City, MI to McAllen Central Station via Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Jackson, Ogden & Kedzie, Chicago, Laredo, and Laredo - OMEX in around 40h 27m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Traverse City to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Chicago O'Hare, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Traverse City to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Detroit, Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $320–650
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $410–850
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Bus from Traverse City, MI to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–50
- Website
- https://indiantrails.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Chicago to Laredo
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200–370
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $200–370
- Phone
- +1 800 923 1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–31
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Dallas to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Traverse City to McAllen is 1718 miles. It takes approximately 28h 27m to drive from Traverse City to McAllen.
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