There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound), taxi, train, bus, or car
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 Phoenix (PHX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane PHX - MFE
3h 38m$90–467Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
24h 32m$173–431Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Phoenix to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
26h 41m$238–473Drive 1,188.8 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to McAllencar 1,188.8 mi
19h 8m$217–314Bus, train
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtownbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
28h 1m$163–323Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus
32h 53m$222–309
Phoenix to McAllen by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to bus and train which costs $160 - $330 and takes 28h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $90 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at McAllen Central Station via El Paso Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart and San Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 32m.
The distance between Phoenix and McAllen is 973 miles. The road distance is 1195.8 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to McAllen without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 24h 32m and costs $170 - $440.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Phoenix to McAllen, including transfers.
Phoenix to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $90 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $170 - $440 and takes 24h 32m.
Phoenix to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
McAllen is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 3:35 AM in Phoenix and 4:35 AM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to McAllen Central Station via El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Five Points Transfer Area - Northbound, and San Antonio in around 24h 32m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Maricopa Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–290
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
- $90–250
- Coach Seat short notice purchase
- $120–290
- Business - advance purchase
- $170–700
- Business Class
- $260–650
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–100
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–250
- 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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +1 866 691 9732
- eplasales@eplalimo.com
- Website
- eplalimo.com
Bus from Phoenix to El Paso
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Schedules at
- eplalimo.com
- One Way
- $60–90
- Phone
- +52 55 5141 4300
- contacto@odm.com.mx
- Website
- odm.com.mx
Bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosa
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–190
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
Yellow Cab AZ
- Phone
- +1 480-888-8888
- Website
- yellowcabaz.com
VIP Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-300-3000
- Website
- viptaxi.com
Downtown Taxi
- Phone
- +1 602-800-2417
- Website
- downtowntaxi0.godaddysites.com
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Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to McAllen is 1196 miles. It takes approximately 19h 8m to drive from Phoenix to McAllen.
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