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Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Marion to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from Marion to San Marcos usually takes around 18 hours and 27 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 15 hours and 19.8 minutes.
| Distance | 749 mi (1205 km) |
| Shortest duration | 15h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $189.43 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Marion to San Marcos?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Marion to San Marcos. Tornado Bus is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 2 | 18h 28m | $189.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 27 minutes to cover the 749 miles from Marion to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 15 hours and 19.8 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. 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.
The first bus leaves at 6:00pm and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Marion to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 buses per day from Marion to San Marcos. However, neither bus offers direct service, so you will have to get off your original vehicle to transfer buses during the trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Marion, IL to San Marcos, TX; ticket prices start at $159.00.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Marion?
Main departure station: Marathon Gas Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Marion.
All bus stations in Marion:
Marathon Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Marcos?
Main arrival station: Restaurant Mazatlan
All buses from Marion arrive at one main station in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
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