What's the distance between Austin and McAllen by coach?

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

How can I travel from Austin to McAllen avoiding air travel?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Austin to McAllen from £32 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	20:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	6h 45m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	22:40	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 45m	04:25	Central Station	Fastest
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	11:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 30m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	19:25	Downtown Austin	7h 30m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Austin to McAllen on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:15	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 45m	20:00	Mcallen Bus Station	Cheapest
	Bus	10:53	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	5h 28m	16:21	Central Station	Fastest
Greyhound Lines Mexico + Valley Transit	Bus	03:30	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	8h 20m	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	20:10	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	6h 45m	02:55	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	22:50	Austin South Congress	13h	11:50	Mcallen Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 07:50 CST.

Get from Austin to McAllen

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

8h 30mAverage duration

279 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5155 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.2

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.7

Based on 155 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the value for money but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at £62

Tornado Bus Austin McAllen recent customer reviews

The bus was supposed arrive at the station at 4:30pm. It went over by almost 2 hours. It had an uneccesary stop for gas after just having stoped at San Antonio. The bus did not have any wifi or power supply as promise. The entertainment screen was also shut off.

Eduardo G.

19 March 2018

It was awful the bus was 3 hours late and this was supposed to be a nonstop bus and it stopped several times ... I was supposed to arrive at 4:30 in McAllen and didn't arrive until after 8pm

Edith C.

16 January 2018

Was Exelent

Melida R.

10 September 2025

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,328 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,374 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

According to 16 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the timeliness and the seats, but some complained about the value for money. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at £39

Greyhound Lines Mexico Austin McAllen recent customer reviews

Terrible. There is not a secure bus station and riders are expected to wait in sketchy parking lots or dangerous areas.

Miguel R.

30 July 2025

Customer service in Austin Tx was perfect but in San Antonio Tx nobody wanted to help me with my luggage even if I got the disable labels on them and in the same San Antonio tx nobody said anything about people cutting the line to get in the bus and we, the disabled people have to be there having all kind of difficulties to get in the bus

Maria J.

13 October 2018

The bus was running an hour late which made me arrive late to where I needed to be

Valerie P.

25 August 2018

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Austin and McAllen?

Stops in Austin

A - Greyhound Station

B - Airport Blvd

C - Brazos St

D - Ben White Bd & I-35

Stops in McAllen

A - McAllen Bus Station

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

What's the distance between Austin and McAllen by coach?
The distance between Austin and McAllen by coach is approximately 283 miles (455 km).
How can I travel from Austin to McAllen avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

14/11

£48

15/11

£46

Today

£43

17/11

£37

18/11

No data

19/11

No data

20/11

£36

21/11

£39

The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to McAllen was searched and found on 20 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 Austin, TX, US to McAllen as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £36 to £67 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to McAllen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £36, which is on 2025-11-20.

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.