Transportation Resources

Highways

Valley highways are safe, scenic, plentiful, and convenient. US Highway 83, connecting the Valley to West Texas, is an obvious choice for those who wish to see a large chunk of the Texas Border. One of the interesting features of EXP 83 is that during your trek through the Valley you are never much more than 10 miles from the border. Business 83 or "Old 83" runs parallel to EXP 83 winding through the downtown areas of all of the cities; as a matter of fact, Old 83 is often called the "Main Street of the Valley."

US Highway 281 from San Antonio has become more popular since it was made four lanes. US 281 extends north past Edinburg and has a new interchange in Pharr that connects it to EXP 83. Business 281 runs south through Pharr and "Ts" off east and west where it is known as Military Highway.

US Highway 77 connects the Valley to the coastal bend region. Emerging from Texas ranch country, Raymondville welcomes travelers on US 77 to the Valley in Willacy County where it runs down to Harlingen and hooks up with EXP 83, from there 77/83 runs southeast to Brownsville.

TX Highway 100 just south of Harlingen goes east from 77/83 and takes you through Los Fresnos and Port Isabel to South Padre Island.

Air

American Airlines
(800) 433-7300
Continental Airlines offers seven daily flights to Houston's George Bush International Airport (lAH).

Continental Airlines
(800) 525-0280
Continental Airlines offers seven daily flights to Houston's George Bush International Airport (lAH).

Miller International Airport (MFE)
956/682-9101
The newly constructed Miller International Airport was awarded 1996 Airport of the Year and has full jet service. McAllen has emerged as a regional air transportation center serving the third fastest growing metropolitan area in the U.S. Frequent daily flights to major air transportation hubs in Houston, Dallas and Mexico City provide easy access to any destination in the world.

Continental Airlines offers seven daily flights to Houston's George Bush International Airport (lAH). American has three flights a day to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and offers services to Austin. Combined they provide services to more than 200 markets with only one stop.

Continental Airlines American Airlines
800-525-0280 800-433-7300 800-221-2000

Public Transportation

McAllen Express (ME)
800/574-8322 or 956/682-3481

Rio Metro
For information on schedules call:
956/632-3481

Rio Transit

In June 1997 McAllen began local transit service with the creation of the McAllen Express (ME). ME has four routes serving 60% of the population from the downtown area. Me operates Monday - Saturday from 7am until 7pm. The fare is $1.00 for adults and $.50 for children, senior citizens and handicapped. A new downtown transit terminal to accommodate ME and the other national and international carriers has been completed.

Car Rental Companies

Rentals

Valley Transit/Greyhound
219 North "A" Street
Harlingen, TX 78550
956/423-4710

• Open 24 Hours, 7 days a week
• General mechanical repairs
• Washing & cleaning o Restroom disposal service o Diesel Fuel
• Replacement Coaches o Towing & roadside service
• Overnight parking

Local Tour Operators

Step on Guide Contacts

The McAllen CVB can arrange for step-on guides for your day trips throughout the Valley. We have many contacts in these areas and may help in finding that unique out of the way place that your group will truly appreciate.

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