Bus McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX from various bus operators like Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$42

tomorrow

$51

Friday

$49

Saturday

$41

Sunday

$50

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	8h 10m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/26/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/26/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Valley Transit	7h 55m	11:10 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/26/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 5m	9:10 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	1:15 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$75	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/26/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	7h 45m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Valley Transit
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:25 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	7h 45m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$49	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Valley Transit
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:25 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	8h 10m	11:00 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/29/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Greyhound US	7h 45m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/29/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Valley Transit	7h 55m	11:10 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/29/2026 11:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/29/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	7h 45m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/30/2026 11:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Valley Transit
  
  8h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:00 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:25 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 8/27/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:00 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:10 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 8/28/2026 6:00:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/28/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX is $39 on 9/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX

See here how frequent the connections between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX are, during different times and days of the week.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 10 buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, while Evening sees the fewest connections between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX starting from $39!

Cheapest Bus	$39
Fastest Bus	4h 5m
Earliest Bus	9:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:20 AM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	254.9 miles
Bus Companies	Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico, FlixBus, Greyhound US and Tornado Bus Company

Cheapest bus connections from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 2 buses from 5 bus companies leave McAllen, TX for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

$42

Thursday 08/27

$45

Friday 08/28

$47

Saturday 08/29

$45

Sunday 08/30

$45

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

Wednesday 09/02

Thursday 09/03

$39

Friday 09/04

$43

Saturday 09/05

$45

Sunday 09/06

$44

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

$47

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

Saturday 09/12

$47

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$54

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$47

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $39, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, with $41. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $42.

How to save money travelling from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX.

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Texas State University

Victoria Secret

Service and Comfort on the bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX? Or which bus companies serve the route McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX bus

How much does a McAllen, TX San Marcos, TX bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $39 and takes 8h 10m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $75. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Marcos, TX.

On average, how many connections are available from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX take?

The fastest bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 4h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $75. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX?

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from McAllen, TX starts at 9:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from McAllen, TX for San Marcos, TX starts at 11:20 AM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the McAllen, TX San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the McAllen, TX San Marcos, TX bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the McAllen, TX San Marcos, TX bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to McAllen, TX and to San Marcos, TX

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to McAllen, TX and to San Marcos, TX. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!