There are 6 ways to get from Tempe to McAllen by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), 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
4h 6m$92–459Bus, train via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtownbus
- Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Stationtrain
- Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
26h 38m$191–248Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train 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
26h 42m$166–456Drive 1,178.5 mi
- Drive from Tempe to McAllencar 1,178.5 mi
18h 57m$216–311Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tempe 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
27h 41m$164–261Bus
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Stationbus Greyhound US1030s
- Take the bus from Ciudad Juárez to Reynosabus
34h 50m$202–294
Tempe to McAllen by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tempe to McAllen is to bus and train which costs $160 - $270 and takes 27h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Tempe to McAllen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Tempe to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Tempe and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, El Paso Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart and San Antonio. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 42m.
The distance between Tempe and McAllen is 979 miles. The road distance is 1185.4 miles.
The best way to get from Tempe to McAllen without a car is to bus and train via San Antonio which takes 26h 38m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Tempe to McAllen, including transfers.
Tempe to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station.
The best way to get from Tempe to McAllen is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $90 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $160 - $460 and takes 26h 42m.
Tempe to McAllen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at El Paso Bus Station.
McAllen is 1h ahead of Tempe. It is currently 11:21 PM in Tempe and 12:21 AM in McAllen.
What companies run services between Tempe, AZ, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tempe to McAllen Central Station via Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station, El Paso Bus Station, San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Five Points Transfer Area - Northbound, and San Antonio in around 26h 42m.
- 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 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Phoenix to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Tucson Amtrak Station to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 7m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Tempe to Tucson Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–35
- 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
- +1 800-923-1799
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to El Paso Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- 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
- $60–230
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tempe to McAllen is 1185 miles. It takes approximately 18h 57m to drive from Tempe to McAllen.
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