Bus Tickets from McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US

TodayJul 30
from $58
TomorrowJul 31
from $44
FriAug 1
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $47
MonAug 4
from $48
TueAug 5
WedAug 6

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Mcallen Bus Station
    Arrival time: July 31 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Valley TransitValley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 31 at
    Departure city: McAllen
    Departure location: Central Station
    Arrival time: August 1 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$61
Average bus trip duration8h 10m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure9:10am
Distance254 miles (409 km)
Latest bus departure11:15pm

McAllen to San Marcos Bus

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

Best price found
07/28
$75
07/29
$55
Today
$52
07/31
$57
08/01
$55
08/02
No data
08/03
$57
08/04
$57
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $52

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

You can expect to pay from $52 to $150 for a bus ticket from McAllen to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2025-08-01.

Usually Expreso 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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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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