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Bus from San Marcos to McAllen: Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from San Marcos to McAllen. Traveling by bus from San Marcos to McAllen usually takes around 6 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 45 minutes.
| Distance | 255 mi (410 km) |
| Shortest duration | 4h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $52.98 |
| Trips per day | 3 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
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What bus 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, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 3 | 7h 23m | $65.36 |
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 4h 53m | $70.00 |
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 3 trips per day from San Marcos to McAllen, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Marcos to McAllen
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 255 miles from San Marcos to McAllen. However, the fastest bus 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 bus 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 buses 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, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Marcos to McAllen, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled buses that travel from San Marcos to McAllen every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 3 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: Restaurant Mazatlan
San Marcos has two bus stations with service to McAllen.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Where does the bus arrive in McAllen?
Image credit: Distrito Medico Monterrey
Link to image attributionMain arrival station: 1501 W Highway 83
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in McAllen.
All bus stations in McAllen:
1501 W Highway 83
Tornado Bus Station
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