4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Cheapest price
$83
Average price
$99
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
321 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Fort Worth, 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 Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX will cost around $99 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM7h00Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX8:15 PMSan Marcos$831One-way1 transfer
+FlixBus7:50 AM10h40Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX6:30 PMSan Marcos$831One-way1 transfer- +
6:10 AM5h49Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX11:59 AMSan Marcos$1311One-way1 transfer
- +6:10 AM5h49Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX11:59 AMSan Marcos$1311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM7h00Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX8:15 PMSan Marcos$831One-way1 transfer
- +FlixBus7:50 AM10h40Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX6:30 PMSan Marcos$831One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, and a flight costs an average of $54.
Distance: 199 miles (321 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $56 Average price Cheapest | $276 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 58m Average total duration 9h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 5h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration Fastest 4h 55m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX:
A train is $22 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX costing on average $78 (€62).
A train is $220 (€176) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX costing on average $276 (€221).
Other travel options to San Marcos, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 9h 28m.
You'll arrive about -6h 0m sooner (9h 28m by bus vs 3h 28m by car) and save roughly $-32.36 (€-25.86) compared to fuel and tolls ($78 (€62) vs $45 (€36)). 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 Omnibus Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10AM | Arrival Time 11:59AM | Duration 5h49 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $78 |
Live departures
Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | 6:10 AM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 5h49 | 11:59 AM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
| +FlixBus | 7:50 AM Fort Worth, Jones St (Bus Station), TX | 10h40 | 6:30 PM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX | 5h45 | 2:40 PM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Fort Worth, Vonlane (916 Main St), TX | 7h00 | 8:15 PM San Marcos | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
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Buses from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX run on average 2 times per day, taking around 9h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by train.
The earliest bus runs at 05:10, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 199 miles (321 km) distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 199 miles (321 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 49m |
First bus 5:10 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 7 days |
Bus providers: Omnibus Express from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TXYou can travel by bus between Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX with Omnibus Express for as low as $23 (€18). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Fort Worth, TX to San Marcos, TX
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