Student rides

South Texas College rides home, airport runs & game day

McAllen, Texas· four-year· 20,000 or more students

Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from McAllen and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.

Post a Quest from McAllen Drive & earn between classes

Where can you go from campus?

McAllen connects to the relay grid near Mission, TX (4 miles away). Popular first legs:

See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.

All rides from McAllen

28 outgoing and 28 incoming city-to-city ride routes touch McAllen.

Browse McAllen ride routes

Other campuses near McAllen

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South Texas College student travel FAQ

How do South Texas College students get home for breaks?: Browse trips leaving McAllen and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
What does a ride from McAllen cost?: Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
Can I ride to the airport from campus?: Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.