What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa to McAllen?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to McAllen is to bus via Denton which costs $200 - $350 and takes 29h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa to McAllen?

The fastest way to get from Iowa to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $250 - $1,300.

How far is it from Iowa to McAllen?

The distance between Iowa and McAllen is 1108 miles. The road distance is 1185.1 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa to McAllen without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa to McAllen without a car is to bus via Denton which takes 29h 50m and costs $200 - $350.

How long does it take to get from Iowa to McAllen?

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Iowa to McAllen, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Iowa to McAllen?

The best way to get from Iowa to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $250 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Denton, which costs $200 - $350 and takes 29h 50m.

Can I drive from Iowa to McAllen?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to McAllen is 1185 miles. It takes approximately 19h 50m to drive from Iowa to McAllen.

Where can I stay near McAllen?

There are 119+ hotels available in McAllen.

Iowa to McAllen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Iowa to McAllen by plane, bus (Flixbus), bus, train, car, 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 from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DSM - MFE
5h 19m
$253–1,228
Fly from Quad City International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane MLI - MFE
7h 33m
$167–809
Bus via Denton
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus
3. Take the bus from Denton to Dallas Bus Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
29h 50m
$208–342
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to San Marcos Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
42h 19m
$389–820
Drive 1,178.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to McAllencar 1,178.3 mi
19h 50m
$215–311
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane OMA - MFE
7h 20m
$238–1,210
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omaha, NEbus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Antoniobus
3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
31h 34m
$296–356
Bus, train via Kansas City
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the train from Kansas City to St. Louistrain
3. Take the train from St. Louis to San Antonio Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
43h 31m
$486–1,001

Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) flights

46Weekly Planes

6h 42mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,101.1 mi
Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Iowa, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to McAllen Central Station via Des Moines, Kansas City Bus Station, Denton, and Dallas Bus Station in around 29h 50m.

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