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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 FlixBus, Valley Transit or Greyhound Lines Mexico for the next days.

today
$42
tomorrow
$40
Wednesday
$39
Thursday
Friday
$43
Saturday
$47
Sunday
$50

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $42
Valley Transit 9h 35m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 8:35 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $47
Greyhound US 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $48
  • 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 40m
      0
      11:00 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      3:25 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      Valley Transit
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      6:30 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      7:40 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 8h 40m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:40 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $40
Greyhound US 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $40
Valley Transit 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $41
  • Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Valley Transit
      8h 40m
      0
      11:00 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      3:25 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      Valley Transit
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      6:30 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      7:40 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $39
Valley Transit 8h 40m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:40 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $42
Greyhound US 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $42

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $43
Greyhound US 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $46
Valley Transit 8h 40m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:40 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $46
  • 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 40m
      0
      11:00 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      3:25 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      Valley Transit
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      6:30 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      7:40 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 8h 40m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:40 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $51
Greyhound Lines Mexico 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Valley Transit
      8h 40m
      0
      11:00 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      3:25 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      Valley Transit
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      6:30 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      7:40 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 55m 11:10 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 9h 35m 11:00 PM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 8:35 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $50
Greyhound Lines Mexico 7h 45m 11:20 AM McAllen, TX Central Bus Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Valley Transit
      8h 40m
      0
      11:00 PM
      McAllen, TX
      Central Bus Station
      3:25 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      Valley Transit
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 3h 5m
    • FlixBus
      1h 10m
      0
      6:30 AM
      San Antonio, TX
      Bus Station
      7:40 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $14

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX is $39 on 6/24/2026. 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.
Monday 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 3 daily coaches between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 19 buses from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, while Evening sees the fewest connections between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX, with 9 offers.

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

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Valley Transit and Greyhound Lines Mexico that travel 4 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 7h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:10 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 254.9 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Valley Transit, Greyhound Lines Mexico and Greyhound US

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

Every day, 4 buses from 4 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 06/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/21
Monday 06/22
$42
Tuesday 06/23
$40
Wednesday 06/24
$39
Thursday 06/25
Friday 06/26
$43
Saturday 06/27
$47
Sunday 06/28
$50
Monday 06/29
Tuesday 06/30
Wednesday 07/01
Thursday 07/02
Friday 07/03
Saturday 07/04
Sunday 07/05
Monday 07/06
Tuesday 07/07
Wednesday 07/08
Thursday 07/09
Friday 07/10
Saturday 07/11
$41
Sunday 07/12
Monday 07/13
$54
Tuesday 07/14
Wednesday 07/15
$40
Thursday 07/16
$41
Friday 07/17
$44
Saturday 07/18

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, Wednesday 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 $50.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, with $39. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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.

Beloved bus companies from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

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

Valley Transit from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX

Valley Transit

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

Cheapest Price $39
Fastest Bus 7h 55m
Earliest Bus 11:10 AM
Last Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 6/21/2026

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.

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 7h 55m 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 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $39 and $102. 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 4 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 Greyhound Lines Mexico and takes 7h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $99. 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 11:10 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 11:00 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 San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Valley Transit 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 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: FlixBus, Valley Transit and Greyhound Lines Mexico.

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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from McAllen, TX to San Marcos, TX?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between McAllen, TX and San Marcos, TX change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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