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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity coaches per day from San Marcos to McAllen. Traveling by coach from San Marcos to McAllen usually takes around 7 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 255 mi (410 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | £39.23 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from San Marcos to McAllen?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Marcos to McAllen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 3 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 7h 55m | £64.86 |
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 4h 51m | £60.06 |
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 3 trips per day from San Marcos to McAllen, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 7 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 255 miles from San Marcos to McAllen. However, the fastest coach only takes 4 hours and 45 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from San Marcos to McAllen for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 11:00 and the last coach leaves at 21:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Marcos to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
San Marcos has two coach stations with service to McAllen.
All coach stations in San Marcos:
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
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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
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