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About Tornado Bus Company

Tornado Bus is a bus company from the Lone Star State that's been operating for 30 years. Well-known locally for its brightly colored coaches splashed with English and Spanish phrases, Tornado Bus connects passengers with destinations across Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects 344 cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso.

Tornado Bus has a fleet of modern single-decker and double-decker vehicles. These buses offer onboard WiFi, a good amount of leg room, much-needed air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets so that passengers can recharge their electronic devices while on the move and not miss a minute of their favorite Netflix series.

Rated as one of the best bus companies in the region, Tornado Bus was ranked fifth in the 2022 Wanderu Passengers' Choice Award in the southwest. Travelers rate the company for the comfort of their buses, the ease of connecting devices to the onboard WiFi, staff friendliness, and safety when traveling.

Tornado Bus has been an official Wanderu partner since 2017, ensuring it's a simple process to find and book journeys hassle-free. Use Wanderu to check schedules, and discover deals for Tornado Bus trips.

 #5 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southwest
 #5 Best Ground Travel Provider in the Southwest

Tornado Bus Company Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
ToiletToilet
Power pointPower point
WiFiWiFi

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Tornado Bus Company coach coverage

Daily Trips4,904
stations355
cities344
countries2

What travelers are saying about Tornado Bus Company

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

Traveling During COVID-19

"I felt safe even during the pandemic with the mask guideline enforced."
based on 81 reviews

Onboard Experience

"Easy to access the wifi."
based on 84 reviews
"Very nice employees and they tried to be as accommodating as possible."
based on 137 reviews
"Best deals I've seen for travel."
based on 146 reviews
"Bus was on time for departure and arrival."
based on 119 reviews
"Seating was comfy and had plenty of room."
based on 135 reviews
"Very clean bus!"
based on 140 reviews

Tornado Bus Company reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Tornado Bus Company

(Based on 169 reviews)

4.1
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

4.0

Timeliness

3.9

Staff

4.3

Value

3.8

Condition

4.4

Tornado Bus Company passenger reviews

5.0

Lakenya

25 July 2025- Solo travel

El Paso to Houston

Pros: Everything. Cons: Just more English translation. Tips: No.

2.0

Jagdish

6 April 2025- Solo travel

San Antonio to Dallas

Pros: Cost and smooth ride. Cons: Timeliness of departure and more accurate communication from ticketing staff. The old lady at the Tornado bus counter in San Antonio claimed that the bus would NOT be making any stops between San Antonio and Dallas, but it did stop twice. Once in Austin and another time in Waco! Tips: Do not expect to arrive on time!!

5.0

Davandra

7 October 2024- Vacation

Dallas to Austin

Excellent buses

4.0

Abdel Antonio

18 June 2023- Visiting friends

El Paso to Houston

Pros: Fast travel and professional drivers. Cons: the seats are very tight and the stops are too spaced, the trip is almost completely at night, and that ok, but maybe there should be more departures at a more comfortable time. Tips: Always bring your own drinks because you will have to wait hours to get one from the moment you board the bus, wear at least a sweater because in the night with the AC it gets a little cold, make sure your handbag fits on the travel compartement because you have little room for your legs, and if you have to keep your bag in that space too it gets very uncomfortable.

1.0

Maria Eugenia

17 March 2023- Visiting friends

Monterrey to Houston

Pros: The bus driver after we pass Mexico was extremely rude to passengers and will not answer questions. a lot of us needed to be drooped off at the airline location and he said he does not stop there at the station they offer a bus back but a lot of us already had to call family members so we can get pick up. Cons: Have more customer orient people. More communication between drivers. And not asking passengers to give money to the bus driver. When they want money they are friendly and after they can be so rude. Tips: Bring a blanket and a pillow.

Tornado Bus Company Routes & Network

Tornado Bus Company’s coach network features 9928 coach routes that connect 344 cities serving 355 stations. On average, Tornado Bus Company performs about 4904 coach trips every day. The top cities to which Tornado Bus Company offers the highest number of daily coach service include San Antonio and Houston.

Top Cities Served by Tornado Bus Company

CityRouteEarliest coachLatest coach
Dallas36:00 am5:59 am
Houston36:00 am5:59 am
El Paso26:18 am5:59 am
San Antonio36:18 am5:59 am
Austin46:00 am5:59 am
Chicago26:30 am5:55 am
McAllen36:15 am5:57 am
Midland12:15 pm2:10 am
Laredo36:43 am5:57 am

Most popular Tornado Bus Company routes

The coach from San Antonio to Houston is Tornado Bus Company’s most popular route. Trips from Dallas to Austin and El Paso to Dallas are also highly popular.

Top Tornado Bus Company routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
San Antonio to Houston213h 33mHUF 16,903
Dallas to Austin293h 33mHUF 27,045
El Paso to Dallas311h 26mHUF 32,116
Houston to Dallas246h 50mHUF 18,594
McAllen to Dallas38h 27mHUF 30,426
Brownsville to Dallas38h 34mHUF 30,426
Midland to Dallas36h 28mHUF 28,736
Houston to Laredo186h 42mHUF 25,355
El Paso to Houston717h 34mHUF 35,497

Tornado Bus Company Cancellation Policy

Tornado Bus tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled after you have completed your booking. It’s always smart to double check your trip details before completing your booking, especially for non-refundable tickets.

If you need to change your travel plans, you can reschedule your ticket up until 2 hours before the bus departs by contacting Tornado at 1 (800) 867-6236.Tickets can be exchanged for a different date within 90 days of the originally scheduled travel date, and a $5 USD fee will apply.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and helpful benefits if the bus is delayed, trip protection can help you get your money back in case your travel plans change. If you cannot travel on your bus trip due to covered reasons such as extreme weather, illness, or required work shifts, you can file a claim to be reimbursed by Allianz.

Tornado Bus Company Coach Guide & FAQs

According to the luggage policy, each passenger can bring two checked bags and one carry-on item for free. Checked luggage must be under 40 pounds each, while carry-on bags must weigh under 25 pounds and fit in the overhead bin. Tornado Bus requires that all luggage and carry-on items have a tag with the passenger's information.

Yes, Tornado Bus Company offers WiFi on their coaches. Although most trips with Tornado Bus Company will have WiFi as advertised, some coaches 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. Tornado Bus Company 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 Tornado Bus Company coaches. 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 Tornado Bus Company might sometimes use replacement coach 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.

Tornado Bus schedules vary from route to route. Currently, there are about 4904 coaches on an average day. However, the best way to find the exact schedule for your desired trip is to use the search tool on this page.

No, Tornado Bus Company 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, Tornado Bus Company requires you to present an ID to an agent to be allowed to board the coach. Make sure you have identification issued by a government agency that meets the carrier’s requirements. Alternative IDs, such as a college ID, won’t work.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Tornado Bus Company coaches. 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.

Tornado Bus Company 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 coaches do not allow you to bring your own alcoholic drinks.

Yes, Tornado Bus Company requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the coach. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most coaches.

Tornado Bus Company 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.

Cheap Tornado Bus Company tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 4,904 Tornado Bus Company trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Tornado Bus Company tickets start at just HUF 4,056.80. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Tornado Bus Company tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Tornado Bus Company tickets. Wanderu offers the lowest available fares every day and charges no extra booking fees. Plus, you can compare Tornado Bus Company prices with trips offered by other coach companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

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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