How much does a bus ticket from Austin to McAllen cost?

The bus ticket price from Austin to McAllen starts at US$44. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Austin to McAllen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Austin to McAllen?

The average travel time between Austin and McAllen is around 8h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Austin and McAllen?

The number of buses from Austin to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Austin to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Austin to McAllen?

When taking the bus from Austin to McAllen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to McAllen?

Buses travelling between Austin and McAllen leave from Greyhound Station or Airport Blvd and arrive at McAllen Bus Station.

Bus Austin to McAllen from US$42 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	22:50	Austin South Congress	13h	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	20:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	6h 45m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	19:10	Downtown Austin	7h 45m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	19:25	Austin South Congress	7h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	23:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	12h 5m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 28m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	22:50	Austin South Congress	13h	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 28m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	11:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 30m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	13:40	Downtown Austin	16h	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

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

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 4:52 PM CDT.

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 US$44, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

449 kmDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Austin, TX, US to McAllen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$55

Average bus trip duration8h 30m

Number of daily buses12

Earliest bus departure02:30

Distance449 km

Latest bus departure23:45

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 153 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the value for money but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at US$80

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

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/511 155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 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 US$50

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, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Austin to McAllen Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Austin and McAllen?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Austin, TX, US - McAllen

How much does a bus ticket from Austin to McAllen cost?
The bus ticket price from Austin to McAllen starts at US$44. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Austin to McAllen is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Austin to McAllen?
The average travel time between Austin and McAllen is around 8h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 50m. This is the time it takes to travel the 455 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Austin and McAllen?
The number of buses from Austin to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 12 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Austin to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Austin to McAllen?
When taking the bus from Austin to McAllen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Austin to McAllen?
Buses travelling between Austin and McAllen leave from Greyhound Station or Airport Blvd and arrive at McAllen Bus Station.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

31/10

US$69

01/11

US$59

Today

US$54

03/11

US$49

04/11

US$54

05/11

US$42

06/11

No data

07/11

US$42

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 05 Nov 2025 with a price of US$42

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$42 to US$113 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$42, which is on 2025-11-05.

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.

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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!

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