There are 5 ways to get from San Antonio to McAllen by bus (Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus FlixBus US1120 / ...
5h 20m$65–90Drive 236.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Antonio to McAllencar 236.9 mi
4h 3m$44–63Fly San Antonio International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane SAT - MFE
4h 49m$106–608Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE)plane AUS - MFE
4h 39m$94–524Fly San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport, bus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Rio Grande Valley International Airport (HRL)plane SAT - HRL
- Take the bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Stationbus
7h 1m$113–458
San Antonio to McAllen by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Antonio to McAllen is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from San Antonio to McAllen is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Antonio Bus Station station and arriving at McAllen Central Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between San Antonio and McAllen is 298 miles. The road distance is 238.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Antonio to McAllen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $65 - $90.
The bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Mcallen, Central Station takes 5h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.
San Antonio to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Antonio Bus Station.
The best way to get from San Antonio to McAllen is to bus which takes 5h 20m and costs $65 - $90. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $650 and takes 4h 49m.
San Antonio to McAllen bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at McAllen Central Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Antonio to McAllen is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from San Antonio to McAllen.
What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and McAllen, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–85 and the journey takes 5h 20m. Omnibus Express also services this route once daily. Alternatively, United Airlines and American Airlines fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Mcallen Miller International Airport (MFE) every 3 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Rio Grande Valley International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Mcallen Miller International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–490
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Harlingen Bus Station to McAllen Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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