What is the cheapest way to get from Tijuana to McAllen?

The cheapest way to get from Tijuana to McAllen is to fly which costs $150 - $330 and takes 6h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tijuana to McAllen?

The fastest way to get from Tijuana to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tijuana and McAllen?

No, there is no direct bus from Tijuana to McAllen station. However, there are services departing from Tijuana and arriving at McAllen Central Station via Chihuahua and Reynosa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 10m.

How far is it from Tijuana to McAllen?

The distance between Tijuana and McAllen is 1224 miles. The road distance is 1512.6 miles.

How do I travel from Tijuana to McAllen without a car?

The best way to get from Tijuana to McAllen without a car is to bus and train via San Antonio which takes 35h 18m and costs $200 - $550.

How long does it take to get from Tijuana to McAllen?

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Tijuana to McAllen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tijuana to McAllen bus from?

Tijuana to McAllen bus services, operated by Futura, depart from Tijuana station.

Bus or fly from Tijuana to McAllen?

The best way to get from Tijuana to McAllen is to fly which takes 5h 22m and costs $110 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $310 - $470 and takes 38h 10m.

Where does the Tijuana to McAllen bus arrive?

Tijuana to McAllen bus services, operated by Futura, arrive at Chihuahua station.

What is the time difference between Tijuana and McAllen?

McAllen is 2h ahead of Tijuana. It is currently 3:14 PM in Tijuana and 5:14 PM in McAllen.

Can I drive from Tijuana to McAllen?

Yes, the driving distance between Tijuana to McAllen is 1513 miles. It takes approximately 23h 35m to drive from Tijuana to McAllen.

Where can I stay near McAllen?

There are 203+ hotels available in McAllen.

Tijuana to McAllen - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Tijuana to McAllen by plane, bus, train, 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 Tijuana International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
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1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane TIJ - MFE
5h 22m
$113–506
Bus, train via San Antonio
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Mexicalibus
2. Take the bus from Calexico Bus Station to Yuma County Area Transitbus
3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain
4. Take the bus from San Antonio to McAllen Central Stationbus
35h 18m
$208–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus
2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus
38h 10m
$310–462
Drive 1,503.8 mi
1. Drive from Tijuana to McAllencar 1,503.8 mi
23h 35m
$275–397
Fly Tijuana International Airport to General Lucio Blanco International Airport
1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to General Lucio Blanco International Airport (REX)plane TIJ - REX
6h 37m
$151–324
Fly San Diego International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SAN - MFE
8h 8m
$152–692
Bus via Chihuahua
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to Chihuahuabus
2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to Reynosabus
42h 15m
$276–472
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Tijuana to San Luis Río Coloradobus
2. Take the bus from William Brook Ave @ B Street to Gila Street @ 3rd Streetbus 95
3. Take the train from Yuma Amtrak to San Marcos Amtraktrain
4. Take the bus from San Marcos to McAllen Central Stationbus
42h 15m
$157–523

Tijuana to McAllen by bus, foot, and train

3Weekly Services

42h 15mAverage Duration

$157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,216.6 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

What companies run services between Tijuana, Mexico and McAllen, TX, USA?

American Airlines flies from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tijuana to McAllen Central Station via Chihuahua and Reynosa in around 38h 10m.

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