Bus Tickets from McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Valley TransitValley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$61
Average Bus Trip Duration8h 20m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure9:10am
Distance409 km
Latest bus departure11:15pm

McAllen to San Marcos Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip McAllen - San Marcos, TX, US

  1. What is the travel distance from McAllen to San Marcos?

    The distance between McAllen and San Marcos is around 405 km (251 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from McAllen to San Marcos?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at McAllen Bus Station, in McAllen, and end it at San Marcos Station, in San Marcos.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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US$72
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US$75
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US$53
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Sep 3, 2025 with a price of US$53

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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