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San Antonio - McAllen Coach Timetable
- Wed,
- Thu
12:45 AM
4:25 AM
- Wed,
- Thu,
- Fri
1:45 AM
5:50 AM
- Sun,
- Mon,
- Tue,
- Wed,
- Thu,
- Fri,
- Sat
1:45 AM
5:50 AM
- Wed,
- Thu,
- Fri
6:30 AM
11:50 AM
- Sun,
- Mon,
- Tue,
- Wed,
- Thu,
- Fri,
- Sat
6:30 AM
11:50 AM
Journey Information
There are 13 intercity coaches per day from San Antonio to McAllen. Traveling by coach from San Antonio to McAllen usually takes around 5 hours and 11 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 38 minutes.
| Distance | 223 mi (359 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 38m |
| Cheapest price | £21.53 |
| Trips per day | 11 |
| Most frequent service | Greyhound |
| Coach lines | 3 |
Coach Trip Reviews from Wanderu Customers
Overall score for coaches from San Antonio to McAllen
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Coaches from San Antonio to McAllen
- FlixBus US: 6 daily coaches from £22
- Greyhound: 6 daily coaches from £22
- Tornado Bus: 2 daily coaches from £60
How much is a coach ticket from San Antonio to McAllen?
£32.32 is the average price of a bus ticket from San Antonio to McAllen. Any tickets cheaper than £32.32 can be considered a great deal. 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.
Average prices by travel date
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from San Antonio to McAllen is expected to range from £32 to £36. If you are looking to travel to McAllen within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from £33. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are £32 and can be found on 29 May 2024.
Monthly average prices
The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in May. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £34 – the lowest of the year.
Alternatively, if you plan to travel from San Antonio to McAllen in December, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £40 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 24 days in advance to save up to £14.48.
What coach companies travel from San Antonio to McAllen?
There are 3 bus lines from San Antonio to McAllen available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 6 daily trips, Greyhound usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 6 | 5h 12m | £34.30 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 5h 12m | £33.92 |
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 3h 39m | £59.85 |
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 6 trips per day from San Antonio to McAllen, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 6 bus trips from San Antonio to McAllen every day, with the average journey taking around 5 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to McAllen usually start from £22.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 11 minutes to cover the 223 miles from San Antonio to McAllen. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 38 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, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 00:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Antonio to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 13 scheduled coaches that travel from San Antonio to McAllen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 11 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
San Antonio
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Image credit: Unsplash
San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.
If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.
Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.
San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Antonio?
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Link to image attributionMain departure station: Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St
The San Antonio Bus Terminal on St. Mary’s Street is open 24 hours a day, and welcomes travelers on Jefferson Lines and Greyhound bus trips throughout Texas and beyond. Just a stone’s throw from the San Antonio River in downtown, the bus station offers connections to local transit via nearby public bus stops and ample parking for those who’d like to leave their car in a lot or garage. Fresh food can be purchased in the station, or stop by any one of the nearby cafes and restaurants for a bite before your trip.
All coach stations in San Antonio:
Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St
Tornado Bus Station
Where does the coach arrive in McAllen?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
These are the two stations where coaches may stop when they arrive in McAllen.
Coach stations in McAllen:
Tornado Bus Station
1501 W Highway 83
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