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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to McAllen is to drive which costs $210 - $320 and takes 19h 51m.

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 4h 38m and costs $240 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa and McAllen?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Kansas City Bus Station and Dallas Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 35m.

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 Irving which takes 30h 35m and costs $230 - $420.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Iowa to McAllen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa to McAllen bus from?

Iowa to McAllen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Des Moines station.

Bus or fly from Iowa to McAllen?

The best way to get from Iowa to McAllen is to fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $240 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Irving, which costs $230 - $420 and takes 30h 35m.

Where does the Iowa to McAllen bus arrive?

Iowa to McAllen bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Kansas City station.

Can I drive from Iowa to McAllen?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to McAllen is 1185 miles. It takes approximately 19h 51m to drive from Iowa to McAllen.

Where can I stay near McAllen?

There are 237+ hotels available in McAllen.

Iowa to McAllen - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Iowa to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or car

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Fly from Des Moines
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane DSM - MFE
4h 38m
$243–1,028
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 46m
$147–709
Bus via Irving
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus
2. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
30h 35m
$238–412
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomingtonbus
2. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to San Marcos Amtraktrain
3. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
44h 2m
$518–970
Drive 1,178.3 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to McAllencar 1,178.3 mi
19h 51m
$215–311
Fly from Omaha
1. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane OMA - MFE
7h 6m
$168–810
Bus
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Omahabus
2. Take the bus from Omaha to San Antoniobus
3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
31h 23m
$343–379

Iowa to McAllen by bus

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30h 35mAverage Duration

$238Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,101.1 mi
Duration: 4h 38m

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

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to McAllen Central Station via Kansas City, Kansas City Bus Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 30h 35m.

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