What is the travel distance from McAllen to Austin?

The distance separating McAllen and Austin is 283 miles (455 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from McAllen to Austin start their journey at McAllen Bus Station and wind up at Greyhound Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus McAllen to Austin from $41 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for McAllen to Austin on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	5h 28m	3:58am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 35m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	8:30am	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to Austin on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 25m	7:40am	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	5h 28m	3:58am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	6:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 35m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 10:43 PM CST.

Get from McAllen to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in McAllen and Austin?

Stops in McAllen

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

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

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $80 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

Greyhound

3.5/587,391 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound McAllen Austin recent customer reviews

There was supposed to be wifi and there was nothing and the charges didn't work.the bus needs updating

Sylvia P.

June 16, 2017

The ride was smooth, the drivers kept us informed of where we were. My last driver on the way home was not as polite and it didn't have the outlets like my other buses, but it was still a smooth ride.

Cindy S.

October 17, 2016

It was okay

Jaina C.

May 26, 2019

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$65

11/22

$61

Today

$63

11/24

$76

11/25

No data

11/26

$85

11/27

$59

11/28

$53

The cheapest trip from McAllen to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 28, 2025 with a price of $53

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

You can expect to pay from $53 to $116 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually Valley Transit, 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.