Bus San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX: Compare prices and save money

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX from various bus operators like Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

$51

tomorrow

Tuesday

$48

Wednesday

$44

Thursday

$44

Friday

Saturday

$44

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	13h 20m	11:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/19/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/20/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX via McAllen, TX, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 20m
  
  0
  
  11:30 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  11:50 AM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $41
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/20/2026 11:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
- Valley Transit
  
  0h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  McAllen, TX
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:50 PM
  
  Harlingen, TX
  Bus Stop Tyler Avenue
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Central Bus Station, McAllen, TX (USA) at 7/21/2026 11:55:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	9h 1m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/21/2026 11:59:00 AM to Bus Station, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/21/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	9h 1m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$44	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:59:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 5m	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/22/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 15m	11:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/22/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	9h 1m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$44	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/23/2026 11:59:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 5m	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/23/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/23/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 15m	11:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/23/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	9h 1m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	9:00 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$44	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:59:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 9:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 1m
FlixBus	13h 20m	11:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:50 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:30:00 PM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 5m	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:50 PM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:45:00 AM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	5h 15m	11:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	4:15 AM	Harlingen, TX	Bus Stop Tyler Avenue	Economy	$90	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/25/2026 11:00:00 PM to Bus Stop Tyler Avenue, Harlingen, TX (USA) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $90 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX is $43 on 8/9/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between San Marcos, TX and Harlingen, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX, while Evening sees the fewest connections between San Marcos, TX and Harlingen, TX, with 5 offers.

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

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 2 times every day by bus from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX starting from $43!

Cheapest Bus	$43
Fastest Bus	5h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	255.7 miles
Bus Companies	Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit

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

Every day, 2 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Marcos, TX for Harlingen, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

$51

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

$48

Wednesday 07/22

$44

Thursday 07/23

$44

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$44

Sunday 07/26

$54

Monday 07/27

$44

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$48

Thursday 07/30

$50

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

$54

Wednesday 08/05

$55

Thursday 08/06

$57

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$43

Monday 08/10

$46

Tuesday 08/11

$50

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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

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

With a price starting from $43, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX, with $44. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

How to save money travelling from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Texas State University

Victoria Secret

Bus Station

E Monroe 215

Bus Stop Tyler Avenue

Tyler Avenue 1826

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

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

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

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $43 and takes 9h 1m to reach Harlingen, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $43 and $90. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Harlingen, TX.

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

Every day, the San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX take?

The fastest bus from San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 5h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $90. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Harlingen, TX from San Marcos, TX starts at 11:30 PM. 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from San Marcos, TX for Harlingen, TX starts at 11:30 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 San Marcos, TX Harlingen, TX route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between San Marcos, TX and Harlingen, 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: Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX Harlingen, 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 San Marcos, TX to Harlingen, TX on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

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

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