Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Mcallen Bus Station | Houston Bus Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Central Station | Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest) | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Mcallen Bus Station | Houston Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Mcallen Bus Station | Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Central Station | Houston Airline | No tags | ||||
Expreso + Tornado Bus | Bus | Central Station | Houston Airline | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Central Station | Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest) | No tags | ||||
Expreso + Tornado Bus | Bus | Central Station | Houston Southwest, (TX - EEX Houston Southwest) | No tags |
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Get from McAllen to Houston
The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just R 697, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in McAllen and Houston
Stops in McAllen
- A
McAllen Bus Station
1501 U.S. 83 Business, McAllen, TX 78501, USA
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002 - C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from McAllen to Houston, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from McAllen to Houston?
The cheapest bus tickets from McAllen to Houston start from R 697. The average price for this route is around R 1 161. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from McAllen to Houston?
The average bus trip duration from McAllen to Houston is 6h 40m, covering a distance of 300 miles (484 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 15m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the McAllen to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Greyhound.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from McAllen to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from McAllen to Houston at 6:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from McAllen to Houston?
A bus trip from McAllen to Houston generates an estimated 12.094700000000001 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from McAllen to Houston?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87579 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from McAllen to Houston?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Tornado Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from McAllen to Houston?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is Tornado Bus, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from McAllen to Houston?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from McAllen to Houston, US was searched and found on Jul 22, 2026 with a price of R 762To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from McAllen to Houston, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 762 to R 1 202 for a bus ticket from McAllen to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 762 which is on 2026-07-22.
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.
