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  • Departure time: 27 November at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: 28 November at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 December at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: 6 December at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley TransitValley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 December at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: 7 December at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 December at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: 7 December at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 6 December at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: 7 December at
    Destination city: McAllen
    Destination location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Valley Transit
    FlixBus + Valley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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

Average ticket priceUS$63
Average bus trip duration6h 50m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure11:20
Distance254 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

San Marcos to McAllen Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between San Marcos and McAllen by coach?

    The journey from San Marcos to McAllen by coach covers an approximate distance of 251 miles (405 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from San Marcos to McAllen without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 3 Sept 2025 with a price of US$41

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$41 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$41, which is on 2025-09-08.

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

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from San Marcos to McAllen will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less 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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