How far is McAllen from Houston by coach?

The distance between Houston and McAllen by coach is approximately 302 miles (487 km).

Is there a way to reach McAllen from Houston without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Houston to McAllen from £31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	15:35	Houston Bus Station	8h	23:35	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Tornado Bus + Expreso	Bus	21:45	Houston Airline	6h 30m	04:15	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	09:30	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	6h 30m	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	15:35	Houston Bus Station	8h	23:35	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	15:35	Houston Bus Station	8h	23:35	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 02:33 CST.

Get from Houston to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

302 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Houston and McAllen?

Stops in Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA
F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA

Stops in McAllen

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

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87394 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. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £36

Greyhound Houston McAllen recent customer reviews

The buses have no services at all (reading lights, leg space, reclining seat, wi fi, not clean) and takes way too long.

Carlos G.

25 February 2022

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

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

How far is McAllen from Houston by coach?
The distance between Houston and McAllen by coach is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
Is there a way to reach McAllen from Houston without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£48

24/11

£54

Today

£51

26/11

£44

27/11

£40

28/11

£40

29/11

£42

30/11

£40

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to McAllen was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £40

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

You can expect to pay from £40 to £103 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £40, which is on 2025-11-27.

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.