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There are 6 ways to get from McAllen to Texas State University by bus, night bus, car or plane

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Bus via Robstown

  1. Take the bus from McAllen to Corpus Christi
  2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi to San Antonio
  3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos

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Night bus, bus

  1. Take the night bus from Mcallen Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
  2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos

4 alternative options

Bus

  1. Take the bus from Mcallen Bus Station to San Marcos

Drive

  1. Drive from McAllen to Texas State University

Fly to Austin, bus

  1. Fly from McAllen (MFE) to Austin (AUS)
  2. Take the bus from Austin to San Marcos

Fly to San Antonio, bus

  1. Fly from McAllen (MFE) to San Antonio (SAT)
  2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos

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The cheapest way to get from McAllen to Texas State University is to bus which costs $30 - $100 and takes 8h 10m.

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The fastest way to get from McAllen to Texas State University is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs $50 - $80.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Mcallen Bus Station station and arriving at San Marcos. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

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The distance between McAllen and Texas State University is 257 miles. The road distance is 291.2 miles.

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The best way to get from McAllen to Texas State University without a car is to bus via Robstown which takes 7h 28m and costs $40 - $90.

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It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from McAllen to Texas State University, including transfers.

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McAllen to Texas State University bus services, operated by Estrella del Norte, depart from McAllen station.

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There is no direct flight from McAllen Airport to Austin Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 6m and has one stopover.

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McAllen to Texas State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Marcos station.

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Yes, the driving distance between McAllen to Texas State University is 291 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from McAllen to Texas State University.

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Map of how to get from McAllen to Texas State University.
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  • Distance: 256.8 miles
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between McAllen, TX, USA and Texas State University, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from McAllen to Texas State University via Corpus Christi, San Antonio Bus Station, and San Marcos in around 7h 28m.

Airlines
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from McAllen to Austin via Houston
Ave. Duration
3h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$100 - $380
Flights from McAllen to San Antonio via Houston
Ave. Duration
3h 39m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$140 - $500
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from McAllen to Austin via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
4h 2m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$95 - $400
Flights from McAllen to San Antonio via Dallas/Ft.Worth
Ave. Duration
4h 34m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$120 - $550
Bus operators
Estrella del Norte
Phone
800 507 5500
Email
contacto@estrellablanca.com.mx
Website
estrelladelnorte.mx
Bus from McAllen to Corpus Christi
Ave. Duration
2h 3m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$19 - $26
Schedules at
estrelladelnorte.mx
Bus from Corpus Christi to San Antonio
Ave. Duration
2h 5m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$17 - $23
Schedules at
estrelladelnorte.mx
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
Ave. Duration
1h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$6 - $40
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$6 - $40
Bus from Mcallen Bus Station to San Marcos
Ave. Duration
7h 50m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$30 - $100
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$30 - $100
Night bus from Mcallen Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
Ave. Duration
4h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$21 - $80
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$21 - $80
Tornado Bus Company
Phone
+1 888 358 6762
Email
info@tornadobus.com
Website
tornadobus.com
Bus from Austin to San Marcos
Ave. Duration
30 min
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tornadobus.com
Conexiones Tornado
Phone
+52 81 2152 6736
Email
info@conexionestornado.com
Website
facebook.com
Bus from Austin to San Marcos
Ave. Duration
39 min
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tornadobus.com

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United Airlines and American Airlines offer flights from McAllen Airport to Austin Airport.

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There are 65+ hotels available in Texas State University. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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The best way to get from McAllen to McAllen Airport is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $8.

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