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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from Brownsville to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from Brownsville to San Marcos usually takes around 7 hours and 55 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 4 hours and 35 minutes.
Distance | 276 mi (445 km) |
Shortest duration | 4h 35m |
Cheapest price | $40.98 |
Trips per day | 3 |
Most frequent service | FlixBus US |
Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Brownsville to San Marcos?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Brownsville to San Marcos that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus US usually offers more choice, with 2 scheduled trips per day.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
---|---|---|---|
FlixBus US | 2 | 10h 50m | $48.98 |
Tornado Bus | 2 | 5h 0m | $70.00 |
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 2 trips per day from Brownsville to San Marcos, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 55 minutes to cover the 276 miles from Brownsville to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 4 hours and 35 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 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 9:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Brownsville to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Brownsville?
Main departure station: Brownsville Bus Station
Brownsville has two bus stations with service to San Marcos.
All bus stations in Brownsville:
Brownsville Bus Station
Tornado Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Marcos?
Main arrival station: Restaurant Mazatlan
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
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