Bus from Houston, US to McAllen: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Houston to McAllen on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines MexicoBus
Houston Bus Station
Mcallen Bus StationCheapest
Valley TransitBus
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
Mcallen Bus StationFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Bus
Houston Bus Station
Mcallen Bus StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Houston Bus Station
Mcallen Bus StationNo tags
Valley TransitBus
Houston Bus Station
Mcallen Bus StationNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:00 PM CST.

Get from Houston to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 6 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
6h 30mAverage Duration
487 kmDistance
12kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to McAllen by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Houston to McAllen?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to McAllen start from $57. The average price for this route is around $99. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Houston to McAllen?

    The average bus travel time from Houston to McAllen is 6h 30m, covering a distance of 487 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 35m and is operated by Valley Transit.

  3. Which bus companies service the Houston to McAllen route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Greyhound, Valley Transit, FlixBus.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to McAllen?

    The earliest bus departs from Houston to McAllen at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to McAllen?

    A bus trip from Houston to McAllen generates an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Houston to McAllen?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87387 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to McAllen?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to McAllen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to McAllen?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-25
$189
11-26
$189
Today
$77
11-28
$84
11-29
$77
11-30
$77
12-01
$70
12-02
$65
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Houston, US to McAllen was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $65

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to McAllen, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $65 to $189 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $65 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Greyhound, Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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