There are 10 ways to get from Washington DC to McAllen by plane, bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DCA - MFE
7h 30m$198–911Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
cheapest- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane IAD - MFE
7h 51m$127–610Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtownbus
- Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus 453
- Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus
- Take the bus from Houston - Telephone Rd to McAllen Central Stationbus
35h 47m$295–421Train, bus via Victoria
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Victoriabus
- Take the bus from Victoria to McAllen Central Stationbus
43h 54m$414–902Drive 1,718.8 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to McAllencar 1,718.8 mi
30h 34m$314–454Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane BWI - MFE
8h 3m$149–1,209Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane DCA - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
9h 55m$235–961Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane IAD - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
10h 12m$164–660Bus via Memphis
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Nashville Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Nashville to Tornado Bus Co - West Memphisbus
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Tornado Bus Co - Laredo, TXbus
- Take the bus from Laredo - OMEX to McAllen Central Stationbus
43h 48m$355–550Train, bus
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain
- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
47h 5m$413–1,033
Washington DC to McAllen by foot, subway, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to McAllen is to subway and fly which costs $120 - $650 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to McAllen is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $190 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from 11 St NW+F St NW and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Washington Union Station, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride and Houston - Telephone Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 47m.
The distance between Washington DC and McAllen is 1525 miles. The road distance is 1728.9 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 35h 47m and costs $290 - $430.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Washington DC to McAllen, including transfers.
Washington DC to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to McAllen is to fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $190 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $290 - $430 and takes 35h 47m.
Washington DC to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Atlanta Downtown station.
McAllen is 1h behind Washington DC. It is currently 3:53 PM in Washington DC and 2:53 PM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to McAllen Central Station via 11 St NW+F St NW, Massachusetts Av NE+1 St NE, Washington Union Station, Civic Center Station, Newnan Park and Ride, and Houston - Telephone Rd in around 35h 47m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Knoxville, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via New Orleans, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Atlanta, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Pittsburgh, Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–600
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–900
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–18
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 27h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $85–220
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Atlanta Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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