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Journey Information

There are 6 intercity coaches per day from McAllen to San Marcos. Traveling by coach from McAllen to San Marcos usually takes around 8 hours and 26 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Distance255 mi (410 km)
Shortest duration4h 15m
Cheapest price£33.25
Trips per day3
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Coach lines2

Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers

Overall score for coaches from McAllen to San Marcos

(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)

5.0

5.0

Aaron Ramon

6 June 2023- Solo travel

El Expreso Bus

Pros: Great bus ride. Overall had a great time on Tornado bus ride. Cons: Television turned on. Tips: No.

How much is a coach ticket from McAllen to San Marcos?

£48.79 is the average price of a bus ticket from McAllen to San Marcos. While it’s on the pricier side for a bus ticket, taking the bus is still a cheaper alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Monthly average prices

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If you're on the hunt for the cheapest bus tickets from McAllen to San Marcos, mark your calendar for February. During this period, you can expect to find the lowest average ticket price of the year, just £49. However, taking the bus from McAllen to San Marcos during August is not so cheap. This time of year, ticket prices often reach an average of £72. The best way to find deals on a trip in August is to plan ahead and book your bus ticket as early as possible.

What coach companies travel from McAllen to San Marcos?

There are two bus lines that have daily service from McAllen to San Marcos that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US49h 56m£64.37
Tornado Bus24h 37m£59.39
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 4 trips per day from McAllen to San Marcos, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • 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 coach takes an average of 8 hours and 26 minutes to cover the 255 miles from McAllen to San Marcos. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

"With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for coach travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go."

The first coach leaves at 05:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from McAllen to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 6 scheduled coaches that travel from McAllen to San Marcos every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.

City Information

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in McAllen?

Main departure station: Tornado Bus Station

McAllen has two coach stations with service to San Marcos.

All coach stations in McAllen:

  • Tornado Bus Station

  • 1501 W Highway 83

Where does the coach arrive in San Marcos?

Main arrival station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station

Coaches arrive in San Marcos at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.

Coach stations in San Marcos:

  • 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station

  • Restaurant Mazatlan

  • San Marcos Tx St Univ

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