There are 5 ways to get from Lubbock to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
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Fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
best- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane LBB - MFE
4h 11m$93–439Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1184s
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus FlixBus US1120 / ...
15h 15m$89–205Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1184s
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus Dallas
14h 17m$116–192Drive 621.4 mi
- Drive from Lubbock to McAllencar 621.4 mi
10h 5m$114–164Fly to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane LBB - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
6h 37m$125–459
Lubbock to McAllen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lubbock to McAllen is to bus which costs $85 - $210 and takes 15h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Lubbock to McAllen is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Lubbock to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza and arriving at McAllen Central Station via St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart and San Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 17m.
The distance between Lubbock and McAllen is 571 miles. The road distance is 625.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lubbock to McAllen without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 14h 17m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Lubbock to McAllen, including transfers.
Lubbock to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza station.
The best way to get from Lubbock to McAllen is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 14h 17m.
Lubbock to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lubbock to McAllen is 625 miles. It takes approximately 10h 5m to drive from Lubbock to McAllen.
What companies run services between Lubbock, TX, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to McAllen Central Station via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Five Points Transfer Area - Northbound, and San Antonio in around 14h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Flights from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $70–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $35–95
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