4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX
Cheapest price on Sep 14
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 14
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 14
50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 14
1 h
Buses on Sep 14
7
Distance
74 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from San Antonio, 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 San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Mon, Sep 14, we found 7 buses from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 14 the direct buses cover the 74 km distance in an average of 1 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Mon, Sep 14 the slowest buses will take 1 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.
FlixBus7:30 AM1h05San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:35 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:45 AM0h50San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX8:35 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
6:10 PM0h55San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX7:05 PMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers- FlixBus5:55 PM1h10San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX7:05 PMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM1h00San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX10:45 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:45 AM0h50San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX8:35 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- 6:10 PM0h55San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX7:05 PMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:45 AM1h00San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX10:45 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:30 AM1h05San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX8:35 AMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:55 PM1h10San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX7:05 PMSan Marcos$151One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 1h 35m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 45 miles (74 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price |
1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX:
A bus is $10 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to San Marcos, TX take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 33m.
San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Valley Transit | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 0h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Live departures
San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX bus times
The table below shows live departures for San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX buses for today, Sunday, September 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 6:00 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h10 | 7:10 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:15 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 0h55 | 7:10 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:30 AM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h05 | 8:35 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:45 AM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 0h50 | 8:35 AM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:40 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 1h25 | 7:05 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:55 PM San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy, TX | 1h10 | 7:05 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:10 PM San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound), TX | 0h55 | 7:05 PM San Marcos | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX
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Buses from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 45 miles (74 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 45 miles (74 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 50m |
First bus 6:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Valley Transit from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TXYou can travel by bus between San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX with FlixBus, Valley Transit for as low as $11 (€9). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Antonio, 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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- 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.
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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.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX
Most San Antonio, TX to San Marcos, TX buses use the San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) to San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) station pair. Use this guide to compare San Antonio, TX and San Marcos, TX bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which San Antonio, TX station do buses to San Marcos, TX leave from?
Getting to San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) from San Antonio city centre
San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) bus station facilities and services
San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound). ATMs are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, N St Mary's St (Greyhound): Limited accessibility features.
Getting to San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy from San Antonio city centre
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy is 2 km from San Antonio city centre. Public transport options include:
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy bus station facilities and services
San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nearby Pearl Brewery offers dining options.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy. ATMs are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Antonio, Avenue A / Pearl Pkwy: Accessible to wheelchair users.
Which San Marcos, TX station do buses from San Antonio, TX arrive at?
Getting to San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) from San Marcos city centre
San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) bus station facilities and services
San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Nearby eateries available within walking distance.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station). ATMs are available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station).
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at San Marcos, S Guadalupe St (San Marcos Station): Wheelchair accessible bus stops.
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