What is the travel distance from McAllen to Waco?

The distance between the two cities is 375 miles (605 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from McAllen to Waco start their journey at McAllen Bus Station and wind up at Tornado Bus Station. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 McAllen to Waco from $80 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for McAllen to Waco on November 21
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:30pm	Central Station	7h 15m	5:45am	Tornado Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	Bus	9:30am	Mcallen Bus Station	11h 10m	8:40pm	WACO, TX	No tags
	Bus	4:05pm	Mcallen Bus Station	17h 5m	9:10am	WACO, TX	No tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus	Bus	11:15pm	Mcallen Bus Station	12h 30m	11:45am	1020 S 5th St - Waco S.	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:20am	Mcallen Bus Station	11h 10m	10:30pm	WACO, TX	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 4:10 PM CST.

Get from McAllen to Waco

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 11 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day

11h 10mAverage Duration

375 milesDistance

15kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in McAllen and Waco?

Stops in McAllen

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

Stops in Waco

A
Tornado Bus Station
1900 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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B
Taquerias Arandas
1500 S 18th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
C
Downtown Transit Terminal, 301 S 8th street
301 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706, USA
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D
Bellmead
701 Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Bellmead, TX 76705, , USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.7

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,2 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 $85 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.

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

Greyhound

3.5/587,387 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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from McAllen to Waco by bus

What is the travel distance from McAllen to Waco?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

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The cheapest trip from McAllen to Waco was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $80

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

You can expect to pay from $80 to $123 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Waco based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $80 which is on 2025-11-26.