McAllen, TX Commuting


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McAllen, TX is one of the biggest cities in the Rio Grande Valley, and offers convenient access to a variety of public transportation options. The city operates a comprehensive bus system that provides service to most areas of McAllen. For those who are looking for a quicker way to get around town, there are also several taxi companies that offer fast and reliable services. For longer trips outside of the city, there is an international airport located just minutes away from downtown McAllen. Furthermore, nearby cities such as Edinburg and Mission have their own local bus systems which provide easy access to McAllen and other parts of the Rio Grande Valley. With its excellent public transport network, getting around McAllan is stress-free and hassle-free.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in McAllen takes 20.0 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in McAllen get to work:
- 76.7% drive their own car alone
- 11.6% carpool with others
- 4.3% work from home
- 0.7% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationMcAllen, TexasUnited States
  20.126.8
  Commute Mode
  76.2%73.2%
  11.1%8.6%
  0.5%4.2%
  0.5%0.5%
  0.5%2.5%
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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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