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There are 25 intercity coaches per day from Dallas to San Marcos. Traveling by coach from Dallas to San Marcos usually takes around 5 hours and 53 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 211 mi (340 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 15m |
| Cheapest price | CA$39.58 |
| Trips per day | 24 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Coach lines | 4 |
Overall score for coaches from Dallas to San Marcos
(Based on 1 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: I booked the trip because this had the best travel time (3 hrs 30 mins) from Jefferson Blvd, Dallas to San Marcos and they took me to San Marcos on time which was really great. Cons: They could add announcements in English along with Spanish. Tips: The service is good and the people are friendly. Just be sure to enquire around since all the announcements and boards are in Spanish. The seats are not the best but for short trips they are fine.
CA$45.87 is the average price of a bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos. Taking a bus is an affordable way to make this trip. 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.
Over the next four weeks, the average ticket price of a bus from Dallas to San Marcos is expected to range from CA$48 to CA$67. If you are looking to travel to San Marcos within the next week, you can find bus tickets starting from CA$49. The cheapest bus tickets in the next month are CA$48 and can be found on 5 May 2024.
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 22 days in advance to save up to CA$53.05.
There are 4 bus lines from Dallas to San Marcos available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 daily trips, Tornado Bus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 10 | 5h 40m | CA$54.90 |
| Greyhound | 6 | 6h 38m | CA$59.51 |
| Megabus | 1 | 4h 30m | CA$45.43 |
| Tornado Bus | 10 | 4h 2m | CA$103.38 |
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 10 trips per day from Dallas to San Marcos, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach 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 6 bus trips from Dallas to San Marcos every day, with the average journey taking around 6 hours and 38 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Marcos usually start from CA$41.
Book Megabus from Dallas to San Marcos from CA$33. There are 1 Megabus schedules from Dallas to San Marcos and you can expect on average to pay for a Megabus ticket to San Marcos. In Dallas, Megabus departs to San Marcos from 801 S Riverfront Blvd and no other station. In San Marcos, Megabus arrives at Arnold Hall - 102 Student Center Dr and no other station.
An average trip on Megabus from Dallas to San Marcos takes 4 hours and 30 minutes , while the fastest available Megabus trip will get you to San Marcos in 3 hours and 15 minutes .
On weekends, Megabus offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to San Marcos.
The coach takes an average of 5 hours and 53 minutes to cover the 211 miles from Dallas to San Marcos. However, the fastest coach only takes 3 hours and 15 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
"Friday is the busiest travel day for coaches as people head from Dallas to San Marcos for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week."
The first coach leaves at 07:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from Dallas to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 25 scheduled coaches that travel from Dallas to San Marcos every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 24 direct coaches, where you can stay on the same coach without having to transfer to a connecting coach at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Dallas to San Marcos; ticket prices start at CA$25.95.
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Dallas is one of the most vibrant and modern cities in Texas, as well as one of the state's best vacation destinations. While it is one of the foremost business, telecommunications and transportation hubs in the United States, Dallas is also one of the most exciting cities when it comes to culture and nightlife opportunities.
When you are planning a trip to Dallas, make sure you leave time in your schedule to check out some of the city’s world-famous museums. Some must-visits include The Sixth Floor Museum (that commemorates the assassination of John F. Kennedy), the Dallas Museum of Art, and the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
If you want some fresh air and a feast to the eyes, you must visit the remarkable Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, which boasts one of the best botanical collections in the entire country. And if you are after some tasty grub and good people watching, then head to Stone Street Gardens, a row of restaurants located on a charming red brick strip surrounded with tons of greenery.
Both the main train station in Dallas, the Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station, and the main bus station are located in the heart of the city’s downtown historic district just a few blocks away from each other. That makes it super convenient to travel to Dallas from various places in Texas and the rest of the U.S. or Mexico. The stations’ central location also allows for an easy transfer to and from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport that is located pretty far outside the city.
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Link to image attributionThe Dallas Greyhound Station is a bustling departure point for nearly 350 bus trips each day. Via Greyhound and Amtrak buses, passengers can make their way to major in-state cities like Houston, San Antonio, and Austin, and even travel as far north as Toronto. There is a Pizza Hut Express and coffee shops within the station and, thanks to its central location in Dallas’ historic downtown, the Greyhound station is within a half-mile of over 20 additional dining choices. Travelers can easily connect to train service in Dallas, with a quick walk to Amtrak’s Eddie Bernice Johnson Union Station a few blocks away.
Bus Terminal - 205 S Lamar St
535 E Jefferson Blvd
Tornado Bus Station - 8630 E RL Thornton Fwy
2424 Swiss Ave (Lizard Lounge)
4500 Harry Hines Blvd (Holiday Inn Market Ctr, rear lot)
801 S Riverfront Blvd
Coaches arrive in San Marcos at 4 stations, depending on which coach line you are traveling with.
Restaurant Mazatlan
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
San Marcos Tx St Univ
Arnold Hall - 102 Student Center Dr
CA$41+
CA$33+
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