What is the travel distance from Harlingen to McAllen?

Harlingen and McAllen are 35 miles (56 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Harlingen to McAllen?

The majority of buses traveling from Harlingen to McAllen start their journey at Harlingen Bus Stop and wind up at McAllen Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Harlingen to McAllen from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Harlingen to McAllen on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	9:10pm	Harlingen Bus Station	55m	10:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	CheapestFastest
	Bus	10:00pm	Harlingen Bus Station	55m	10:55pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Harlingen to McAllen on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:10pm	Harlingen Bus Station	55m	10:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	9:30am	Harlingen, (TX - Harlingen Local Transportation)	35m	10:05am	Central Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Harlingen Bus Station	55m	9:25am	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Harlingen Bus Station	55m	10:55am	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:35pm	Harlingen Bus Station	40m	2:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 3:28 AM CST.

Get from Harlingen to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 55 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

55mAverage Duration

33 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Harlingen and McAllen?

Stops in Harlingen

A
Harlingen Bus Stop
1826 W Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
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B
Harlingen Bus Station
215 E Monroe Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
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Stops in McAllen

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

Compare bus companies

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,397 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Tornado Bus

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.8

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,1 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $53 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Harlingen, US to McAllen by bus

What is the travel distance from Harlingen to McAllen?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Harlingen to McAllen?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/24

$10

11/25

$9

Today

$10

11/27

$9

11/28

$9

11/29

No data

11/30

$10

12/01

$8

The cheapest trip from Harlingen, US to McAllen was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $50 for a bus ticket from Harlingen, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 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.