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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity coaches per day from San Marcos to Dade City. Traveling by coach from San Marcos to Dade City usually takes around 34 hours, but the fastest Tornado Bus coach can make the trip in 31 hours and 55.2 minutes.
| Distance | 956 mi (1538 km) |
| Shortest duration | 32h 0m |
| Cheapest price | CA$191.19 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | El Expreso Bus |
| Coach lines | 2 |
What coach companies travel from San Marcos to Dade City?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Marcos to Dade City that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, El Expreso Bus usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 1d 10h 11m | CA$198.02 |
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 1d 8h 51m | CA$197.88 |
El Expreso Bus, a sub-brand of Tornado Bus Company, operates intercity bus trips in the United States, plus several routes that cross the border into Mexico. The carrier’s professional and helpful staff are often fluent in both English and Spanish. El Expreso buses feature comfortable seats, onboard restrooms, power outlets, and free WiFi. The average ticket price for a San Marcos to Dade City trip is CA$191 on El Expreso Bus, and they usually make the trip in just 34 hours and 11 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The coach takes an average of 34 hours to cover the 956 miles from San Marcos to Dade City. However, the fastest coach only takes 31 hours and 55.2 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.
"Travelers prefer riding the coach on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Dade City. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 01:00 and the last coach leaves at 23:00. To see the times for all coaches from San Marcos to Dade City, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 4 scheduled coaches that travel from San Marcos to Dade City every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from San Marcos to Dade City without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Marcos to Dade City; ticket prices start at CA$1,073.38.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: Restaurant Mazatlan
Most coaches depart from the main station in San Marcos.
All coach stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
Where does the coach arrive in Dade City?
Main arrival station: 14445 7th St
All coaches from San Marcos arrive at one main station in Dade City.
Coach stations in Dade City:
14445 7th St
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