There are 6 ways to get from Phoenix to McAllen by plane, bus, taxi, 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
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane PHX - MFE
3h 38m$90–457Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Phoenix to El Pasobus La
- Take the bus from El Paso to San Antoniobus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
23h 17m$219–394Taxi, train, bus
- Take the taxi from Baseline/Central Ave to Maricopa Amtraktaxi
- Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
27h 48m$356–726Drive 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$251–555Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1000 / ...
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus
32h 30m$231–356
Phoenix to McAllen by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to fly which costs $90 - $460 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Van Buren St & Central Av and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Phoenix, El Paso, I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd, Navarro Farside Of Bridge and San Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 17m.
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 23h 17m and costs $210 - $400.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Phoenix to McAllen, including transfers.
Phoenix to McAllen bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, depart from Phoenix station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to McAllen is to fly which takes 3h 38m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $210 - $400 and takes 23h 17m.
Phoenix to McAllen bus services, operated by EPLA Limo Express, arrive at El Paso station.
McAllen is 1h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 2:45 PM in Phoenix and 3:45 PM 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 Van Buren St & Central Av to McAllen Central Station via Jefferson St & 24th St, Phoenix, El Paso, El Paso, San Antonio, I-35 S Access & Yarrow Blvd, Navarro Farside Of Bridge, Five Points Transfer Area - Northbound, and San Antonio in around 23h 17m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- 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
- $220–550
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $200–470
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from El Paso to San Antonio
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $95–220
- 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
- $13–23
- 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
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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
- $70–130
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- 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
- $140–200
- Schedules at
- odm.com.mx
- Book at
- odm.com.mx
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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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More Questions & Answers
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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