5.0
Pros: Great bus ride. Overall had a great time on Tornado bus ride. Cons: Television turned on. Tips: No.
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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.
Distance | 255 mi (410 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 15m |
Cheapest price | £33.25 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
Coach lines | 2 |
Overall score for coaches from McAllen to San Marcos
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: Great bus ride. Overall had a great time on Tornado bus ride. Cons: Television turned on. Tips: No.
£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.
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.
Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 4 | 9h 56m | £64.37 |
Tornado Bus | 2 | 4h 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 .
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.
McAllen has two coach stations with service to San Marcos.
Tornado Bus Station
1501 W Highway 83
Coaches arrive in San Marcos at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Restaurant Mazatlan
San Marcos Tx St Univ
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