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About El Expreso Bus

El Expreso is a bus carrier that conducts trips to 6 destinations across the United States, including Dallas, Houston, Indianapolis, Nashville and Minneapolis. In addition to domestic travel options, the company also offers occasional cross-border journeys between the U.S. and two destinations in Mexico. El Expreso Bus is a preferred carrier among Spanish speaking travelers, as the company’s onboard crew is usually fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso Bus is a sub-brand of the Tornado Bus Company, one of the leading ground travel service providers in the Central and Eastern United States.

**2023** #4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southwest

2023

4 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southwest

El Expreso Bus Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
WiFiWiFi

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El Expreso Bus bus coverage

Daily Trips3
stations6
cities6
countries1

What travelers are saying about El Expreso Bus

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with El Expreso Bus had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 53 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 45 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 64 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 63 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 64 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 61 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 69 reviews

El Expreso Bus reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for El Expreso Bus

(Based on 86 reviews)

4.1
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

3.8

Timeliness

4.2

Staff

4.0

Value

3.5

Condition

4.2

El Expreso Bus passenger reviews

5.0

Fatima

July 27, 2023- Visiting family

Houston to McAllen

Pros: Very safety and comfy. Cons: Nothing for me all was fine. Tips: No.

3.0

Sergio

May 24, 2023- Visiting family

McAllen to Dallas

Pros: It's was fast and very smooth experience. Cons: Not everyone speaks Spanish ...I had to translate several times. Tips: None.

5.0

Daniel

May 7, 2023- Solo travel

Dallas to Kansas City

Pros: Good. Cons: Wifi in the bus. It wasn't available. Tips: Use Wanderu, It's good.

3.0

Grant

April 21, 2023

Brownsville to Houston

Cons: The bathroom was...interesting. No soap or hand sanitizer and just unclean. Tips: EVERYTHING is in Spanish and nothing is in English. The bus driver makes announcements of the stops, but if you don't speak Spanish, you're just going to be guessing.

2.0

Grant

April 19, 2023

Houston to Brownsville

If you don't speak Spanish, this will be a more challenging trip. All announcements and instructions are only made in Spanish, so you're always going to be in the dark.

El Expreso Bus Routes & Network

El Expreso Bus’s bus network features 12 bus routes that connect 6 cities serving 6 stations. On average, El Expreso Bus performs about 3 bus trips every day. The top cities to which El Expreso Bus offers the highest number of daily bus service include Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

Top Cities Served by El Expreso Bus

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
McAllen13:40 am3:40 am
Dallas18:30 am8:30 am
San Antonio17:10 am7:10 am

Most popular El Expreso Bus routes

The bus from Oklahoma City to San Antonio is El Expreso Bus’s most popular route. Trips from Oklahoma City to Austin and Dallas to West Memphis are also highly popular.

Top El Expreso Bus routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Oklahoma City to San Antonio611h 45m$249
Oklahoma City to Austin69h 37m$137
Dallas to West Memphis39h 3m$197
San Marcos to Dallas24h 7m$84
Dallas to Fort Worth13h 49m$52
Austin to McAllen15h 45m$121

El Expreso Bus Bus Guide & FAQs

El Expreso has a very generous luggage policy. You are able to bring two checked bags that weigh up to 40 pounds each. If you are traveling with children, each child is allowed only one bag up to 30 pounds. You can also have one carry-on bag that does not exceed 25 pounds and fits properly in the overhead compartment.

Make sure all your bags, including your carry-on, have luggage tags with your name, address and contact information. The El Expreso Bus crew may refuse to allow you to take any luggage that does not have a tag.

Your electronic devices cannot be stored in your checked luggage and must be in your carry-on.

Yes, El Expreso Bus offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with El Expreso Bus will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. El Expreso Bus WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard El Expreso Bus buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since El Expreso Bus might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, El Expreso Bus has 3 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, El Expreso Bus does not offer will call tickets. You should purchase your tickets online and make sure you have everything you need to board before you arrive at the station.

Yes, you must have a government issued ID on you at all times, or you may not be allowed to board the bus. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, will not be accepted.

If you are going on a cross-border El Expreso Bus trip, you must have your passport (including any relevant travel authorizations) with you or you will not be allowed to cross the border.

Yes, there are bathrooms on El Expreso Bus buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

El Expreso Bus does not offer meals or beverages onboard. We recommend you bring a drink and some snacks for your trip. We also suggest packing a reusable water bottle with you to reduce your impact on the environment. However, note that most buses do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, El Expreso Bus requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

El Expreso Bus focuses on delivering a great travel experience at a low price and currently does not offer premium features like extra legroom or onboard entertainment. But these days, between your laptop, tablet, smartphone and e-reader, you’re the master of your own entertainment even on longer journeys.

How do I get the best deal on El Expreso Bus tickets?

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Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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