How much is the bus ticket from Austin to McAllen?

The cheapest coach tickets from Austin to McAllen start from £35. The average price for this route is around £58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Austin to McAllen?

The average bus journey time from Austin to McAllen is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 279 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the Austin to McAllen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , Valley Transit , FlixBus , Greyhound .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to McAllen?

The earliest bus departs from Austin to McAllen at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to McAllen?

A bus journey from Austin to McAllen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Austin to McAllen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus , with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to McAllen?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin to McAllen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to McAllen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Austin to McAllen from £32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 23 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	16:05	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	13h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 24 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	4h 50m	16:05	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	13:40	Downtown Austin	16h	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 25 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	4h 50m	16:05	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	19:25	Downtown Austin	7h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 26 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	22:50	Austin South Congress	13h	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 28m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	19:25	Downtown Austin	7h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 27 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	11:15	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	4h 50m	16:05	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	19:25	Downtown Austin	7h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:46 CST.

Get from Austin to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Austin and McAllen?

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Stops in McAllen

A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5163 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.9

Based on 163 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the power outlets and the staff but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £60

Tornado Bus Austin McAllen recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed arrive at the station at 4:30pm. It went over by almost 2 hours. It had an uneccesary stop for gas after just having stoped at San Antonio. The bus did not have any wifi or power supply as promise. The entertainment screen was also shut off.

Eduardo G.

19 March 2018

It was awful the bus was 3 hours late and this was supposed to be a nonstop bus and it stopped several times ... I was supposed to arrive at 4:30 in McAllen and didn't arrive until after 8pm

Edith C.

16 January 2018

Was Exelent

Melida R.

10 September 2025

Valley Transit

3/536 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.8

WiFi2.7

FlixBus

3.5/511,705 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,447 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

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 £38

Greyhound Lines Mexico Austin McAllen recent customer reviews

Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.

Miguel R.

30 July 2025

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

Maria J.

13 October 2018

The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be

Valerie P.

25 August 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Austin, TX, US to McAllen

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Austin to McAllen?
The cheapest coach tickets from Austin to McAllen start from £35. The average price for this route is around £58. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Austin to McAllen?
The average bus journey time from Austin to McAllen is 8h 30m, covering a distance of 279 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 50m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Austin to McAllen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 14 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Austin to McAllen?
The earliest bus departs from Austin to McAllen at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Austin to McAllen?
A bus journey from Austin to McAllen produces an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Austin to McAllen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11638 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Austin to McAllen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Austin to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Austin to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/12

£65

22/12

£63

Today

£65

24/12

£65

25/12

£48

26/12

£48

27/12

£47

28/12

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The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 27 Dec 2025 with a price of £47

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 £47 to £89 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 £47, which is on 2025-12-27.

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.