How far is San Antonio from McAllen?

The distance between San Antonio and McAllen is around 360 km (223 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Antonio to McAllen?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado I-35, in San Antonio, and end it at McAllen Bus Station, in McAllen.

Bus San Antonio to McAllen from $46 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Antonio to McAllen on November 14
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	2:55am	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43pm	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	4:21pm	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50am	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	5:45pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45am	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	4:25am	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	8:00pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to McAllen on November 15
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	2:55am	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43pm	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	4:21pm	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50am	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	5:45pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45am	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	4:25am	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	8:00pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Antonio to McAllen on November 17
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	2:55am	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43pm	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	4:21pm	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	6:30am	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50am	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00am	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	5:45pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	12:45am	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	4:25am	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	2:00pm	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	8:00pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 2:28 AM CST.

Get from San Antonio to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

360 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

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Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and McAllen?

Stops in San Antonio

A - Tornado I-35

B - San Antonio Bus Station

C - San Antonio, TX

D - 4407 S PanAm Expy #101

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

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

How far is San Antonio from McAllen?
The distance between San Antonio and McAllen is around 360 km (223 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Antonio to McAllen?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tornado I-35, in San Antonio, and end it at McAllen Bus Station, in McAllen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-09

$82

11-10

$82

Today

$98

11-12

$87

11-13

$46

11-14

$51

11-15

$51

11-16

No data

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to McAllen was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $46

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

You can expect to pay from $46 to $101 for a bus ticket from San Antonio, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $46 which is on 2025-11-13.

Usually 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.