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How to get fromRiverside to McAllenby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 11 ways to get from Riverside to McAllen by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Ontario International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport

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    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane ONT - MFE
    6h 51m
    $107–489

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fontana Metrolink Transit Center to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    33h 14m
    $269–384

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Pomona - Downtowntrain train
    2. Take the train from Pomona Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    35h 5m
    $829–1,304

  4. Drive  1,508.5 mi

    1. Drive from Riverside to McAllencar car 1,508.5 mi
    24h 14m
    $250–360

  5. Train to John Wayne Airport Orange County, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane SNA - MFE
    8h 13m
    $111–481

  6. Train, bus to Palm Springs International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Take the train from Riverside - Downtown to Fullertontrain train
    2. Take the bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Palm Springs Airport Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Fly from Palm Springs International Airport (PSP) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane PSP - MFE
    10h 11m

  7. Fly Ontario International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane plane ONT - REX
    8h 56m
    $325–908

  8. Fly Ontario International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane plane ONT - HRL
    2. Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus bus
    9h 44m
    $154–559

  9. Shuttle to Harry Reid International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Riverside, CA - 3956 University Ave to 1100 S Main St. - Las Vegasshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane plane LAS - MFE
    10h 8m
    $142–486

  10. Train, bus via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the train from Corona - North Main to Santa Anatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Santa Ana to El Pasobus bus Cbx
    3. Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus bus
    45h 2m
    $254–390

  11. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ontario Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    45h 5m
    $808–1,296

Riverside to McAllen by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration33h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,299.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 51m

What companies run services between Riverside, Riverside County, CA, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vine Street Mobility Hub to McAllen Central Station via San Bernardino Transit Center, Fontana Metrolink Transit Center, El Paso, El Paso Bus Station, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 33h 14m.

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