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Q: San Francisco to McAllen, Texas ( Answered 5 out of 5 stars,   1 Comment )
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Subject: San Francisco to McAllen, Texas
Category: Sports and Recreation > Travel
Asked by: achoo2-ga
List Price: $65.00
Posted: 30 Mar 2004 15:53 PST
Expires: 29 Apr 2004 16:53 PDT
Question ID: 322653
I want the easiest and the most comfortable itinerary from San
Francisco travelling to McAllen, Texas.  Zillions of AMEX award points
can be transferred to airline accounts. Cash OK if necessary. Need a
stop and transportation to Garland for 1/2 day going south.  Two
business days and nights in McAllen transportation to Rio Grande City
for 1/2 day. I do not drive well. Dates are flexible, possible
departure 4/17.  Indulge me please, first class??

Clarification of Question by achoo2-ga on 31 Mar 2004 19:31 PST
I am looking for the most comfortable travel schedule for the following trip:

4/16     SFO to Dallas,TX:  I need a driver from Dallas to Garland, TX
for a half-day business day

4/17     Next day travel to McAllen , TX for two day business meeting
while there I need transportation for 1/2 day trip to Rio Grande City,
"car and driver"

4/19     Transportation (air) to San Francisco
Have "miles" and need hassle free transportation.  Please submit
airlines, car and
driver, and lodgings.  The itinerary dates flexible.   Indulge me please.......
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Subject: Re: San Francisco to McAllen, Texas
Answered By: jbf777-ga on 01 Apr 2004 14:27 PST
Rated:5 out of 5 stars
 
Hello -

Thanks for your question.

Your question has a lot of variables to it, so I have approached it
from a very general level based on the detail you've provided.  If
you'd like more specific pricing information, please don't hesitate to
provide me with some particulars on your travel plans, and I'd be glad
to find exact pricing.

Delta, Continental and US Airways are the three supported airline
partners for AMEX points.

Here are some examples of available first class Delta flights from SFO
to DFW (Dallas) on 4/16 (3 different departure times), and then from
MFE (McAllen) to SFO on 4/19:


(1) 7:00 am Depart San Francisco (SFO)
    Arrive Dallas (DFW) 4:15 pm  Fri 16-Apr
    Duration: 7hr 15mn    Delta 632  / 1229 
    Connect in Atlanta (Hartsfield Intl.)
 
    4:32 pm Depart McAllen (MFE)
    Arrive San Francisco (SFO) 8:52 pm  Mon 19-Apr
    Duration: 6hr 20mn    Delta 2682  
    1 stop


(2) 7:50 am Depart San Francisco (SFO)
    Arrive Dallas (DFW) 5:10 pm  Fri 16-Apr
    Duration: 7hr 20mn    Delta 1946  / 763 
    Connect in Atlanta (Hartsfield Intl.)
 
    4:32 pm Depart McAllen (MFE)
    Arrive San Francisco (SFO) 8:52 pm  Mon 19-Apr
    Duration: 6hr 20mn    Delta 2682  
    1 stop 
 

(3) 10:00 am Depart San Francisco (SFO)
    Arrive Dallas (DFW) 8:23 pm  Fri 16-Apr
    Duration: 8hr 23mn    Delta 1922  / 1499 
    Connect in Atlanta (Hartsfield Intl.)
 
    4:32 pm Depart McAllen (MFE)
    Arrive San Francisco (SFO) 8:52 pm  Mon 19-Apr
    Duration: 6hr 20mn    Delta 2682  
    1 stop

There are more available at expedia.com
(http://reservations.usairways.com/airgrqst.ctl?multi_dest=Y&SEQ=1080857607218392&Service=USAIRWAYS&SID=T0007070714611430231001212024011322736&last_pgd_page=airgrqst.pgd)
and can be booked through expedia.com, www.delta.com, or you can call
Delta at 800-221-1212.

Here are additional places to see Continental-specific flights:

http://www.continental.com/fSearch.asp?SID=6B32FBF6F2B449B6A80269D25CEA8BBC&FS=MD&AF=0&PS=US&SS=SP&ST=LF

and

US Airways-specific flights
http://reservations.usairways.com/airgrqst.ctl?multi_dest=Y&SEQ=1080857607218392&Service=USAIRWAYS&SID=T0007070714611430231001212024011322736&last_pgd_page=airgrqst.pgd

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Upon arriving in Dallas, a chauffeur can take you to your choice of
several 4 and 5 star hotels, located a few miles from the airport, and
ranging from approximately $89 to $220 per night.  Click here to see a
list and to make reservations:

http://www.travelnow.com/index.jsp?pageName=hotNetList&cid=85890&showUserHotels=true&mode=2&pageNumber=3&streetAddress=&city=Garland&stateProvince=Tx&postalCode=&country=Us&numberOfAdults=1&numberOfChildren=0&numberOfRooms=1&mode=2&showPopUpMap=false&arrivalMonth=3&arrivalDay=16&departureMonth=3&departureDay=17&destinationID=e46db270-2323-4273-9daf-2425a113c79b&landmarkDestinationID=a98aec43-a699-
4d01-9c19-48f4547c69d5&userHotelIDs=115100&userHotelIDs=106103&isCondos=false&isHotels=true

(Specifics on each hotel's amenities and accommodations can be seen by
clicking on the "Book Now" button for the respective hotel).


Select chauffeurs to take you to the airport, as well as to your
destination in Garland, include the following companies, with
associated vehicle options.  Pricing can range according to a variety
of variables per company, such as zip code, type of vehicle, drop-off,
# of passengers, etc.  To give you an idea, the first of the companies
has a rate of about $67 for a sedan pickup from airport to hotel, and
the same $67 for hotel to destination in Garland.  About $98 for a
limousine on both trips, respectively.  On your trip from Dallas to
McAllen, they quote about $1250 for a sedan drive.  Again, if you
would like specific pricing, feel free to provide me with more detail
on your departure and destination points.


A 2 Z Limos 4 U, Dallas - (214) 553-0900
    BMW Sedan (White) 
    Antique Vehicle (White) 
    Mercedes Sedan (Black) 
    Luxury Sedan (White) 
    Rolls Royce (White) 
    Stretch Limousine (White) 
    Stretch PT Cruiser Limo (White) 
    Stretch Limousine (White) 
    Super-Stretch Limousine (Black) 
    Stretch Mercedes Limo (White) 
    Super-Stretch Limousine (Black)  
    Luxury Sedan (White) 

360Limo, Dallas - (800) 360-LIMO   
    Luxury Sedan (Black)
    Super-Stretch Limousine (Black)
    Passenger Van (White) 
 
Airport Transportation, Inc., Dallas - 800.808.0206   
    Fleet offerings matching your search:  Max capacity 
    Luxury Sedan (Black) 4 
    Luxury Sedan (Black) 
 
Silver Image Limousine, Dallas - (972) 230-8144 
    Luxury Sedan (Black) 
    Luxury Sedan (Black)  
    Lincoln Navigator (Black)
    Stretch Limousine (Black)
    Super-Stretch Limousine (White)

(more can be found at www.limo.com)


Search strategy:
  hotels: www.travelnow.com
  airlines: www.expedia.com
  vehicle: www.limos.com
achoo2-ga rated this answer:5 out of 5 stars and gave an additional tip of: $5.00
Super A+ answer, a lot of great information.  Thank you

Comments  
Subject: Re: San Francisco to McAllen, Texas
From: jbf777-ga on 06 Apr 2004 14:26 PDT
 
Thanks for the kind words, rating and tip!  Please stop by again!

jbf777

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