How far is Austin from McAllen by coach?

The distance between McAllen and Austin by coach is approximately 283 miles (455 km).

Is there a way to reach Austin from McAllen without flying?

You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus McAllen to Austin from £33 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from McAllen to Austin on 21 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	08:30	Austin South Congress	Cheapest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 25m	07:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Fastest
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from McAllen to Austin on 22 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	16:05	Mcallen Bus Station	6h 55m	23:00	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Central Station	5h 28m	03:58	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:30	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	18:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	11:10	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 35m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Next departures from McAllen to Austin on 26 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	08:55	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Central Station	5h 28m	03:58	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:30	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	18:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	11:10	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 35m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	08:30	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures from McAllen to Austin on 27 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 25m	07:40	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	Cheapest
	Bus	22:30	Central Station	5h 28m	03:58	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	09:30	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 15m	18:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
	Bus	11:10	Mcallen Bus Station	8h 35m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	23:15	Mcallen Bus Station	9h 40m	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 17:00 CST.

Get from McAllen to Austin

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just £35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

281 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in McAllen and Austin?

Stops in McAllen

A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

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

Greyhound

3.5/587,388 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87388 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £37

Greyhound McAllen Austin recent customer reviews

There was supposed to be wifi and there was nothing and the charges didn't work.the bus needs updating

Sylvia P.

16 June 2017

The ride was smooth, the drivers kept us informed of where we were. My last driver on the way home was not as polite and it didn't have the outlets like my other buses, but it was still a smooth ride.

Cindy S.

17 October 2016

It was okay

Jaina C.

26 May 2019

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

How far is Austin from McAllen by coach?
The distance between McAllen and Austin by coach is approximately 283 miles (455 km).
Is there a way to reach Austin from McAllen without flying?
You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

19/11

£36

20/11

£38

Today

£51

22/11

£48

23/11

£50

24/11

£60

25/11

No data

26/11

£67

The cheapest trip from McAllen to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £36

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

You can expect to pay from £36 to £91 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £48, which is on 2025-11-22.

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.