Based on 137 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at US$80
Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.
1 out of 5 stars
Miguel R.
Customer service in Austin Tx was perfect but in San Antonio Tx
nobody wanted to help me with my luggage even if I got the disable labels on them and in the same San Antonio tx nobody said anything about people cutting the line to get in the bus and we, the disabled people have to be there having all kind of difficulties to get in the bus
1 out of 5 stars
Maria J.
The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be
Based on 29 reviews, the company was rated 3.2 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at US$53
Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.
1 out of 5 stars
Miguel R.
Customer service in Austin Tx was perfect but in San Antonio Tx
nobody wanted to help me with my luggage even if I got the disable labels on them and in the same San Antonio tx nobody said anything about people cutting the line to get in the bus and we, the disabled people have to be there having all kind of difficulties to get in the bus
1 out of 5 stars
Maria J.
The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be
Based on 10198 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$49
Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.
1 out of 5 stars
Miguel R.
Customer service in Austin Tx was perfect but in San Antonio Tx
nobody wanted to help me with my luggage even if I got the disable labels on them and in the same San Antonio tx nobody said anything about people cutting the line to get in the bus and we, the disabled people have to be there having all kind of difficulties to get in the bus
1 out of 5 stars
Maria J.
The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be
According to 16 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$50
Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.
1 out of 5 stars
Miguel R.
Customer service in Austin Tx was perfect but in San Antonio Tx
nobody wanted to help me with my luggage even if I got the disable labels on them and in the same San Antonio tx nobody said anything about people cutting the line to get in the bus and we, the disabled people have to be there having all kind of difficulties to get in the bus
1 out of 5 stars
Maria J.
The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be
With Busbud, comparing and booking tickets for a bus from Austin to McAllen is a breeze. Browse through an extensive selection of bus fares and bus schedules to find the best deals.
Bus service from Austin to McAllen will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.
Discover how much the bus trip from Austin to McAllen will cost you. Use our filters and sorting features to find the cheapest bus tickets or luxury buses.
Where are the popular stops in Austin and McAllen?
Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - McAllen
What's the distance between Austin and McAllen by coach?
The distance between Austin and McAllen by coach is approximately 283 miles (455 km).
How can I travel from Austin to McAllen avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
21/08
US$51
22/08
US$54
Today
US$51
24/08
US$49
25/08
US$45
26/08
US$45
27/08
US$45
28/08
US$45
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 25 Aug 2025 with a price of US$45
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to McAllen as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$75 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-08-25.
Usually Tornado Bus 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
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Austin to McAllen.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Austin to McAllen, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Austin to McAllen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Austin to McAllen.
Did you know?
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.
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!
Busbud makes bus travel easy. We help travellers find a bus, plot routes, and book intercity bus tickets all over the world. Use Busbud to book your trip online, in your own language and currency, wherever you are. Busbud prides itself on its worldwide partnerships. We make it possible for you to buy tickets with its large network of trustworthy bus partners like Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 25 Aug 2025 with a price of US$45
