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

The bus ticket price from Houston to McAllen starts at US$38. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston 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 Houston to McAllen?

The average travel time between Houston and McAllen is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 487 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Houston to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Houston to McAllen?

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

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

Buses travelling between Houston and McAllen leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station and arrive at McAllen Bus Station.

Bus Houston to McAllen from US$36 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	15:35	Houston Bus Station	8h	23:35	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	17:25	Houston Bus Station	9h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 3 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

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

Next departures from Houston to McAllen on 8 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:05	Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway	5h 35m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	02:00	Houston Bus Station	9h 50m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	09:00	Houston Bus Station	7h	16:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	23:35	Houston Bus Station	6h 5m	05:40	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	22:15	Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest)	6h	04:15	Central Station	No tags

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

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:40 PM CDT.

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 US$38, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day

6h 30mAverage duration

487 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Houston, US to McAllen: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$59

Average bus trip duration6h 30m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure00:05

Distance487 km

Latest bus departure23:35

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5153 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87346 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 US$42

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

3.5/511 155 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Houston to McAllen Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Houston to McAllen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Houston and McAllen?

Stops in Houston

A - Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway

B - Downtown Greyhound Station

C - Harrisburg Greyhound Station

D - Harrisburg Senda Station

E - Clay St & Louisiana St

F - Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

Frequently asked questions on the trip Houston, US - McAllen

How much does a bus ticket from Houston to McAllen cost?
The bus ticket price from Houston to McAllen starts at US$38. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Houston 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 Houston to McAllen?
The average travel time between Houston and McAllen is around 6h 30m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 487 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Houston and McAllen?
The number of buses from Houston to McAllen can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Houston to McAllen by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Houston to McAllen?
When taking the bus from Houston to McAllen, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Valley Transit.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Houston to McAllen?
Buses travelling between Houston and McAllen leave from Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway or Downtown Greyhound Station 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$56

01/11

US$54

Today

US$56

03/11

US$47

04/11

US$65

05/11

No data

06/11

US$38

07/11

US$41

The cheapest trip from Houston, US to McAllen was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$38

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 US$38 to US$127 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 US$38, which is on 2025-11-06.

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 Houston and McAllen!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Houston to McAllen, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Houston to McAllen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Houston to McAllen, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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