Lowest Prices
We partner with the top bus & train carriers to bring you the best deals.
Best Travel Options
We help you find & compare the best buses & trains in one place.
Quick & Easy Booking
Book trips quickly with a simple, hassle-free checkout – online & on our app.
Fast Customer Support
We don’t monkey around. We respond within minutes to help you out.
Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from San Marcos to Austin. Traveling by bus from San Marcos to Austin usually takes around 44 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 25 minutes.
| Distance | 29 mi (47 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $17.06 |
| Trips per day | 15 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
| Bus lines | 4 |
How much is a bus ticket from San Marcos to Austin?
$17.06 is the average price of a bus ticket from San Marcos to Austin. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Average prices by travel date
Bus tickets from San Marcos to Austin are expected to cost between $16 and $27 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Austin within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from $16. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
Monthly average prices
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. The best way to find cheap bus tickets is to book at least 16 days in advance. By doing so, you can expect to save C$21.62 on your bus ticket compared to booking at the last minute.
What bus companies travel from San Marcos to Austin?
There are 4 bus lines from San Marcos to Austin available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 7 daily trips, FlixBus US usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 7 | 0h 46m | $17.36 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 0h 45m | $17.14 |
| Megabus | 1 | 0h 50m | $39.69 |
| Tornado Bus | 7 | 0h 29m | $76.56 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 7 trips per day from San Marcos to Austin, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from San Marcos to Austin every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Austin usually start from $17.
Book Megabus from San Marcos to Austin from $40. There are 1 Megabus schedules from San Marcos to Austin and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to Austin. In San Marcos, Megabus departs to Austin from Arnold Hall - 102 Student Center Dr and no other station. In Austin, Megabus arrives at 1500 San Jacinto Blvd and no other station.
An average trip on Megabus from San Marcos to Austin takes 0 hours and 50 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to Austin in 0 hours and 25 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 44 minutes to cover the 47 kilometers from San Marcos to Austin. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Austin at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet."
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Marcos to Austin, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from San Marcos to Austin every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from San Marcos to Austin without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Marcos to Austin; ticket prices start at $10.93.
City Information
Austin
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Image credit: Unsplash
Austin is the capital of the Lone Star State and one of the best vacation destinations in Texas. Known as Texas’s “weird” city, Austin is famous for being the southern mecca for the arts. In addition to being a hot spot for both emerging and established artists from Texas and the surrounding states, Austin is well known for its eclectic live music scene. In addition, the University of Texas’ main campus is located in Austin, which makes the city a popular destination for young people from all over the world, keeping it vibrant at all times. It’s no surprise that it ranks among the top party cities in the U.S.
While you’re in town, make sure to stop by the hip South Congress neighborhood to shop at the trendy boutiques and grab some grub at the authentically Austin restaurants. Since Austin is one of the best craft beer cities in the country, you won’t regret checking out some of the local breweries too. After that, head over to Lady Bird Lake and rent a kayak for a relaxing paddling session on the water, or simply go for a walk on the picturesque Hike & Bike Trail. Finally, spend the night bar hopping along the pedestrian-only Sixth Street.
While the Austin airport is located on the outskirts of the city, the main train station is right in the heart of downtown. Similarly, the two bus stations that serve Austin are located close to the city center, making ground transportation the more convenient way to travel in and out of town.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Buses to Austin leave from 3 stations in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Restaurant Mazatlan
Arnold Hall - 102 Student Center Dr
Where does the bus arrive in Austin?
Main arrival station: 711 E Ben White Blvd
Buses arrive in Austin at 5 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Austin:
711 E Ben White Blvd
South Congress - 710 E Ben White Blvd.
Downtown Austin
Eastside Bus Plz
1500 San Jacinto Blvd
Get around town with Moovit
Need a return trip from Austin to San Marcos?
Search Bus TicketsPlan your next adventure
More buses from San Marcos
Continue by bus from Austin
Check out these popular routes
Wanderu is the simplest way to book bus and train travel.
With just a quick search on Wanderu, you can compare bus and train schedules and prices from hundreds of travel companies in one convenient place to find the trip that works best for you. Wanderu’s simple checkout process makes it easy to book cheap bus and train tickets hassle-free and with no additional fees. Most importantly, as Wanderu is an official partner of all leading bus and train companies, we always have the best bus and train deals out there.
Book buses and trains on the go with the Wanderu app.
Download our app and snag the best travel deals across North America & Europe.Learn more