There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Tyler by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), or bus (Flixbus, 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
best- Fly from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tyler (TYR)MFE - TYR
4h 8m$83–388Bus
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to DallasBrownsville
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to TylerGreyhound US0604
12h 28m$128–182Bus, train
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Longview
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Tyler
19h 37m$140–293Drive 514.3 mi
- Drive from McAllen to Tyler514.3 mi
10h 9m$94–136Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Station
- Take the bus from Houston to Longview
- Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Tyler
14h 58mBus #2
- Take the bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus StationFlixBus US1164 / ...
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to TylerGreyhound US0604
15h$98–171
McAllen to Tyler by bus, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Tyler is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 10h 9m.
The fastest way to get from McAllen to Tyler is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $80 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from McAllen station to Tyler. However, there are services departing from McAllen Central Station and arriving at Tyler via St Joseph Pkwy @ Main St, Houston and Longview Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.
The distance between McAllen and Tyler is 471 miles. The road distance is 517.3 miles.
The best way to get from McAllen to Tyler without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from McAllen to Tyler, including transfers.
McAllen to Tyler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from McAllen Central Station.
The best way to get from McAllen to Tyler is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs $80 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 28m.
McAllen to Tyler bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Tyler is 517 miles. It takes approximately 10h 9m to drive from McAllen to Tyler.
What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Tyler, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) to Tyler (TYR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from McAllen Central Station to Tyler via Dallas, Jefferson @ Marsalis - E - Ns, Commerce @ Ervay - E - Mb, St Paul Station, Bachman Station, and Dallas Bus Station in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Mcallen Miller International Airport to Tyler via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Antonio Station to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–160
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $90–120
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Longview Bus Station to Tyler
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com.mx
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- greyhound.com.mx
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Houston to Longview
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from McAllen Central Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–120
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $65–120
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