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Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from McAllen to Opelika. Traveling by bus from McAllen to Opelika usually takes around 22 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 17 hours and 29 minutes.
Distance | 891 mi (1434 km) |
Shortest duration | 17h 29m |
Cheapest price | $205.00 |
Trips per day | 4 |
Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from McAllen to Opelika?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from McAllen to Opelika that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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FlixBus US | 2 | 1d 4h 38m | $309.22 |
Tornado Bus | 4 | 18h 54m | $205.00 |
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 2 trips per day from McAllen to Opelika, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 22 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 891 miles from McAllen to Opelika. However, the fastest bus only takes 17 hours and 29 minutes. 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.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 12:00pm. To see the times for all buses from McAllen to Opelika, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in McAllen?
Image credit: Distrito Medico Monterrey
Link to image attributionMain departure station: 1501 W Highway 83
McAllen has two bus stations with service to Opelika.
All bus stations in McAllen:
1501 W Highway 83
Tornado Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Opelika?
Main arrival station: 1104 Columbus Pkwy
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Opelika.
All bus stations in Opelika:
1104 Columbus Pkwy
4th St Station
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