Bus McAllen, TX to Austin: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from McAllen, TX to Austin

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

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$55

Tuesday

$41

Wednesday

$40

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	9h 15m	9:30 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza		Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 9:30:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
	Greyhound Lines Mexico	8h 25m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza		Economy	$55	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 11:20:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to Austin via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  3:25 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $32
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 11:15:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 3:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/12/2026 7:30:00 AM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	8h 35m	11:10 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$41	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/12/2026 11:10:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Valley Transit	9h 15m	11:15 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	8:30 AM	Austin	Austin South Congress Bus Stop	Economy	$49	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/12/2026 11:15:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 8:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	9:30 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/12/2026 9:30:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	8h 25m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$50	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/12/2026 11:20:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	8h 35m	11:10 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$40	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/13/2026 11:10:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 35m
Valley Transit	6h 55m	4:05 PM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	11:00 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$42	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/13/2026 4:05:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
Greyhound US	9h 15m	9:30 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	6:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/13/2026 9:30:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 6:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
Greyhound Lines Mexico	8h 25m	11:20 AM	McAllen, TX	Central Bus Station	7:45 PM	Austin	5119 Eastside Bus Plaza	Economy	$48	A Bus from Greyhound Lines Mexico goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 5/13/2026 11:20:00 AM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 5/13/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from McAllen, TX to Austin is $40 on 5/13/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between McAllen, TX and Austin

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

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from McAllen, TX to Austin. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between McAllen, TX and Austin.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 buses from McAllen, TX to Austin, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between McAllen, TX and Austin, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from McAllen, TX to Austin

Compare all providers like Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 6 times every day by bus from McAllen, TX to Austin in one click! Book your bus ticket from McAllen, TX to Austin starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus	$40
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	9:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	283.5 miles
Bus Companies	Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest bus connections from McAllen, TX to Austin

Every day, 6 buses from 3 bus companies leave McAllen, TX for Austin: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

Saturday 05/09

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

$46

Tuesday 05/12

$41

Wednesday 05/13

$40

Thursday 05/14

$46

Friday 05/15

$47

Saturday 05/16

$49

Sunday 05/17

$51

Monday 05/18

$46

Tuesday 05/19

$42

Wednesday 05/20

$46

Thursday 05/21

$47

Friday 05/22

$61

Saturday 05/23

Sunday 05/24

$53

Monday 05/25

$62

Tuesday 05/26

$52

Wednesday 05/27

$47

Thursday 05/28

$49

Friday 05/29

$48

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from McAllen, TX to Austin

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

With a price starting from $40, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from McAllen, TX to Austin. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $46.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from McAllen, TX to Austin, with $40. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $47.

How to save money travelling from McAllen, TX to Austin

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 Austin 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 Austin, 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 Austin are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from McAllen, TX to Austin

These are the most booked bus companies between McAllen, TX to Austin from our users.

Valley Transit from McAllen, TX to Austin

Here you will find the key facts about the Valley Transit bus route McAllen, TX to Austin:

Cheapest Price	$40
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	11:10 AM
Last Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	4/12/2026

All bus stations and stops in McAllen, TX and Austin

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

Central Bus Station

U.S. 83 Business 1501

Frontera México-USA

5119 Eastside Bus Plaza

Eastside Bus Plaza 5203

RedCoach Stop

Academy Sports & Outdoors

Brazos St

San Jacinto Blvd

San Jacinto Blvd 1500

Guadalupe/W. 21st Street Bus Stop

Guadalupe Street

Service and Comfort on the bus from McAllen, TX to Austin

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

FAQs about the McAllen, TX to Austin bus

How much does a McAllen, TX Austin bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 8h 35m to reach Austin. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $55. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Austin.

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

Every day, the McAllen, TX to Austin bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from McAllen, TX to Austin is offered by Valley Transit and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $42. 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 Austin?

The earliest bus arriving in Austin from McAllen, TX starts at 9:30 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 Austin?

The latest bus trip departing from McAllen, TX for Austin starts at 11:15 PM. 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 Austin route?

When traveling by bus from McAllen, TX to Austin, passengers can travel with Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico. 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 Austin?

You can check all the direct connections between McAllen, TX and Austin 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 US and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

What can I take with me on the McAllen, TX to Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin 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 Austin on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to McAllen, TX and to Austin

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