Covington to McAllen Bus

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Covington - McAllen Bus Schedule

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Journey Information

There are 4 intercity buses per day from Covington to McAllen. Traveling by bus from Covington to McAllen usually takes around 14 hours and 18 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 37.8 minutes.

	Distance	576 mi (926 km)
	Shortest duration	12h 38m
	Cheapest price	$222.32
	Most frequent service	Tornado Bus
	Bus lines	2

What bus companies travel from Covington to McAllen?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from Covington to McAllen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.

Bus	Daily Trips	Avg. Time	Avg. Price
El Expreso Bus	2	14h 31m	$222.32
Tornado Bus	2	14h 9m	$236.87

El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a Covington to McAllen trip is $222 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 14 hours and 31 minutes.
Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The bus takes an average of 14 hours and 18 minutes to cover the 926 kilometers from Covington to McAllen. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 37.8 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

The busiest and least busy days to travel on this route tend to change frequently from week to week. Weather, holidays, local events, and other factors can affect how crowded the bus is on any given day.

The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 3:00am. To see the times for all buses from Covington to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from Covington to McAllen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which bus you take, you will have to transfer buses at least once during your journey.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in Covington?

Main departure station: Exxon Gas Station

Most buses depart from the main station in Covington.

All bus stations in Covington:

Exxon Gas Station

Where does the bus arrive in McAllen?

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Main arrival station: 1501 W Highway 83

All buses from Covington arrive at one main station in McAllen.

Bus stations in McAllen:

1501 W Highway 83

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