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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Gainesville to McAllen. Traveling by bus from Gainesville to McAllen usually takes around 25 hours and 50 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 25 hours,
Distance | 1024 mi (1648 km) |
Shortest duration | 25h 0m |
Cheapest price | €196.50 |
Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Gainesville to McAllen?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Gainesville to McAllen that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
El Expreso Bus | 1 | 1d 1h 0m | €196.50 |
Tornado Bus | 1 | 1d 2h 15m | €196.50 |
El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a Gainesville to McAllen trip is €196 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 25 hours and 0 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 25 hours and 50 minutes to cover the 1648 kilometers from Gainesville to McAllen. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 hours. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 16:00 and the last bus leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all buses from Gainesville to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Gainesville?
Main departure station: 425 Atlanta Hwy
Most buses depart from the main station in Gainesville.
All bus stations in Gainesville:
425 Atlanta Hwy
Where does the bus arrive in McAllen?
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Link to image attributionMain arrival station: 1501 W Highway 83
All buses from Gainesville arrive at one main station in McAllen.
Bus stations in McAllen:
1501 W Highway 83
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