How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to McAllen?

The cheapest coach tickets from San Antonio to McAllen start from £27. The average price for this route is around £45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Antonio to McAllen?

The average bus journey time from San Antonio to McAllen is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 218 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Valley Transit .

Which bus companies service the San Antonio to McAllen route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Valley Transit , Tornado Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to McAllen?

The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to McAllen at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to McAllen?

A bus journey from San Antonio to McAllen produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Antonio to McAllen?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tornado Bus , with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 155 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to McAllen?

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

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Antonio to McAllen?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Valley Transit , with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio 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.

Bus San Antonio to McAllen from £27 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	22:30	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 29 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:30	San Antonio Bus Station	4h 25m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags

Next departures from San Antonio to McAllen on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	06:30	San Antonio Bus Station	5h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	12:43	Tornado I-35	3h 38m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h 45m	17:45	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	14:00	San Antonio Bus Station	6h	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	00:45	Tornado I-35	3h 40m	04:25	Central Station	No tags

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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 £27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

5h 20mAverage duration

218 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in San Antonio and McAllen?

Stops in San Antonio

A
Tornado I-35
7914 Interstate 35 Access Rd, San Antonio, TX 78224, USA
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B
San Antonio Bus Station
500 N St Mary's St, San Antonio, TX 78205, USA
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C
San Antonio, TX
165 Bowie St, San Antonio, 78205
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D
4407 S PanAm Expy #101
4407 S PanAm Expy #101, San Antonio, TX 78225, USA
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Stops in McAllen

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

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Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

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

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

How much is the bus ticket from San Antonio to McAllen?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Antonio to McAllen start from £27. The average price for this route is around £45. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Antonio to McAllen?
The average bus journey time from San Antonio to McAllen is 5h 20m, covering a distance of 218 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 3h 25m and is operated by Valley Transit.
Which bus companies service the San Antonio to McAllen route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from Valley Transit, Tornado Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Antonio to McAllen?
The earliest bus departs from San Antonio to McAllen at 00:45. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Antonio to McAllen?
A bus journey from San Antonio to McAllen produces an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Antonio to McAllen?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with an average rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars based on 155 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from San Antonio to McAllen?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Antonio to McAllen?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Valley Transit, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Antonio 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

25/11

£76

26/11

£84

Today

£47

28/11

£47

29/11

£41

30/11

£43

01/12

£33

02/12

£33

The cheapest trip from San Antonio, US to McAllen was searched and found on 1 Dec 2025 with a price of £33

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 £33 to £84 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 £33, which is on 2025-12-01.

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.