What is the travel distance from McAllen to San Antonio?

McAllen and San Antonio are 223 miles (360 km) apart.

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Once in San Antonio, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Ruby City, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Morgan's Wonderland Ultra-Accessible Fun Park, Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling Tour and City Sightseeing San Antonio.

Bus McAllen to San Antonio from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for McAllen to San Antonio on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	4h 10m	3:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	3h 38m	2:08am	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	7h 20m	4:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 30m	5:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:20am	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 20m	5:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to San Antonio on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	4h 10m	3:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	3h 38m	2:08am	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	7h 20m	4:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 30m	5:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	12:15pm	Central Station	10h 55m	11:10pm	Tornado I-35	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to San Antonio on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	4h 10m	3:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	3h 38m	2:08am	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	7h 20m	4:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 30m	5:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	12:15pm	Central Station	10h 55m	11:10pm	Tornado I-35	No tags

Next departures for McAllen to San Antonio on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	4h 10m	3:25am	San Antonio Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	3h 38m	2:08am	Tornado I-35	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	7h 20m	4:50pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	11:10am	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 30m	5:40pm	San Antonio Bus Station	No tags
Expreso + Tornado Bus	Bus	12:15pm	Central Station	10h 55m	11:10pm	Tornado I-35	No tags

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Get from McAllen to San Antonio

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

6h 20mAverage Duration

223 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

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 $64 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.

Tornado Bus McAllen San Antonio recent customer reviews

I missed the bus because the tornado attendant at the McAllen station told me they have no bus going to SanAntonio at 7am. He could not find the bus reservation on his computer.

Cesar B.

June 9, 2025

Greyhound

3.5/587,379 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 San Antonio recent customer reviews

This was my first time taking a traveling bus and it was not a good experience. From the moment we took off there was an incident with a man in the back of the bus and the drivers response was rude and annoyed as he yelled at the lady who tried to get his attention several times. The first 3 hours went ok but 45 minutes away from our destination the bus got a flat tire. I’m not sure how it happened but it seemed like a problem that should’ve been checked before. We were parked off an exit and the driver tried to contact the nearest bus station to get help. For almost 20 minutes the station was not answering his phone calls. We arrived in SA around 5:30 while we were supposed to arrive at 4:20. A woman missed her flight and several people had to change there next bus time. The entire trip was disorganized and unprofessional.

Katia P.

July 13, 2018

No air condition on the bus and the driver didn't even try to provide a solution.

Marcelino G.

April 25, 2018

Trip was no problem. Bus was late arriving and we departed 25 minutes from schedule departure time of 4:30pm. No explanation given for the bus being late. Over all we arrived late in San Antonio by the 25 minutes. The tardy arrival in San Antonio did not impact me because I was in hurry to get there. I might affected on passengers.

John R.

August 2, 2017

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Where are the popular stops in McAllen and San Antonio?

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

Stops in San Antonio

A - San Antonio Bus Station

B - Tornado I-35

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Frequently asked questions about traveling from McAllen to San Antonio, US by bus

What is the travel distance from McAllen to San Antonio?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from McAllen to San Antonio?
What are the best sights and things to do in San Antonio?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$62

11/17

$45

Today

$43

11/19

$46

11/20

$43

11/21

$47

11/22

$49

11/23

$43

The cheapest trip from McAllen to San Antonio, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $43

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

You can expect to pay from $43 to $90 for a bus ticket from McAllen to San Antonio, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $43 which is on 2025-11-20.

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.