Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to McAllen

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Cheap buses leaving Monday

One passenger / one way

  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Valley Transit
    FlixBus + Valley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley TransitValley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Arrival time: August 5 at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 4 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Arrival time: August 4 at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Central Station
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$65
Average Bus Trip Duration6h 35m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure11:20am
Distance409 km
Latest bus departure11:40pm

San Marcos to McAllen Bus

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

  1. What is the distance between San Marcos and McAllen?

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

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

    Buses departing from San Marcos Station in San Marcos will take you to McAllen Bus Station in McAllen.

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

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07-31
US$57
08-01
US$75
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08-04
US$57
08-05
US$52
08-06
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08-07
US$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of US$52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to McAllen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$75 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-08-05.

Usually Expreso will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between San Marcos and McAllen!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Marcos to McAllen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Marcos to McAllen will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Marcos to McAllen while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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