The cheapest and fastest buses from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
340 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 8 buses that leave Dallas, TX for San Marcos, TX on Wed, Nov 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 19 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Wed, Nov 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €39.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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€40 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €213 Average price |
5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 4h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $70 |
Live departures
Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX buses for today, Tuesday, November 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 4:15 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h25 | 8:40 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
undefined · undefined | 6:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 6h50 | 1:05 AM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 5h40 | 4:30 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 PM Dallas, TX | 5h10 | 4:30 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h35 | 4:30 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
+ FlixBus | 5:55 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 7h45 | 1:40 PM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:15 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h44 | 5:59 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
Buses from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX run on average 6 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $22 (€18) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 211 miles (340 km) distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 211 miles (340 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 07:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Omnibus Express from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TXYou can travel by bus between Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX with FlixBus, Omnibus Express for as low as $22 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at San Marcos, TX, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
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