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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from McAllen to Covington. Traveling by bus from McAllen to Covington usually takes around 13 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 12 hours and 19.8 minutes.
Distance | 576 mi (926 km) |
Shortest duration | 12h 20m |
Cheapest price | $217.25 |
Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from McAllen to Covington?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from McAllen to Covington. El Expreso Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
El Expreso Bus | 2 | 13h 48m | $217.25 |
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 McAllen to Covington trip is $217 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 13 hours and 48 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 13 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 926 kilometers from McAllen to Covington. However, the fastest bus only takes 12 hours and 19.8 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 first bus leaves at 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from McAllen to Covington, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in McAllen?
Image credit: Distrito Medico Monterrey
Link to image attributionMain departure station: 1501 W Highway 83
Most buses depart from the main station in McAllen.
All bus stations in McAllen:
1501 W Highway 83
Where does the bus arrive in Covington?
Main arrival station: Exxon Gas Station
All buses from McAllen arrive at one main station in Covington.
Bus stations in Covington:
Exxon Gas Station
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