4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 56 m
Buses per day
7
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 $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 7 buses that leave Dallas, TX for San Marcos, TX on Tue, May 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 340 km distance in an average of 4 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 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.
7:10 AM4h49Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX11:59 AMSan Marcos$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM5h10Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:55 PM4h35Dallas Downtown10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM5h40Irving, DFW Airport, TX10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h25Dallas Downtown2:40 PMSan Marcos$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:15 AM4h25Dallas Downtown2:40 PMSan Marcos$441One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM4h35Dallas Downtown10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers
- 7:10 AM4h49Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX11:59 AMSan Marcos$421One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 PM5h10Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:50 PM5h40Irving, DFW Airport, TX10:30 PMSan Marcos$431One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
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 $22. 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 $22, and a flight costs an average of $142.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$55 Average price | $45 Average price Cheapest | $270 Average price | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 59m Average total duration 7h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX:
A train is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX costing on average $55 (€45).
A train is $225 (€181) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX costing on average $270 (€218).
Other travel options to San Marcos, TX take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Train takes on average 7h 29m.
You'll arrive about -1h 0m sooner (4h 42m by bus vs 3h 42m by car) and save roughly $-8.03 (€-6.48) compared to fuel and tolls ($55 (€45) vs $47 (€38)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, Valley Transit.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 04:59PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:59PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $81 |
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, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:15 AM Dallas Downtown | 4h25 | 2:40 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| · | 12:05 PM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 7h00 | 7:05 PM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 4:50 PM Irving, DFW Airport, TX | 5h40 | 10:30 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:20 PM Dallas, N Stemmons Fwy - Market Center (Shell gas station), TX | 5h10 | 10:30 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h35 | 10:30 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 PM Dallas Downtown | 4h25 | 11:25 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
| 7:10 AM Dallas, Greyhound Bus Station, TX | 4h49 | 11:59 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX
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Buses from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. 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 07:10, 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 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 25m |
First bus 7:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Valley Transit from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TXYou can travel by bus between Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX with FlixBus, Valley Transit 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- 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.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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