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Is it better to travel by bus or train from San Antonio to San Marcos?

There are usually 1 daily train trips available from San Antonio to San Marcos.

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€41.51
Avg. Price
€9.87
Daily Trips
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15
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1h 1m
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1h 31m

Bus from San Antonio to San Marcos: Journey Information

There are 15 intercity buses per day from San Antonio to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from San Antonio to San Marcos usually takes around one hour and 3 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus US bus can make the trip in 50 minutes.

Distance46 mi (74 km)
Shortest duration0h 50m
Cheapest price€21.18
Trips per day15
Most frequent serviceFlixBus US
Bus lines3

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Price trends for buses from San Antonio to San Marcos

Average bus ticket prices from San Antonio to San Marcos by travel date

€43€29€14FebFeb

Prices as travel date approaches

€48€39€29€19€103020100

What bus companies travel from San Antonio to San Marcos?

There are 3 bus lines from San Antonio to San Marcos available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 8 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:

BusDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US81h 5m€21.47
Greyhound11h 0m€21.59
Tornado Bus80h 58m€62.63
  • 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 8 trips per day from San Antonio to San Marcos, 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 Antonio to San Marcos every day, with the average journey taking around 1 hours and 0 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Marcos usually start from €21.

  • Tornado Bus is a Texan bus company operating in Texas and Mexico. Their bus service connects cities such as Houston, McAllen, San Antonio, and the international border at El Paso. Their buses offer onboard WiFi, plenty of leg room, air conditioning, restrooms, and power outlets.

Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Antonio to San Marcos

The bus takes an average of one hour and 3 minutes to cover the 46 miles from San Antonio to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 50 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus 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.

Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to San Marcos 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 12:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Antonio to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from San Antonio to San Marcos 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 Antonio to San Marcos without transferring.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Antonio to San Marcos; ticket prices start at €9.64.

City Information

San Antonio

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San Antonio is a fast-growing city located in the southwest corner of the Texas Triangle. In addition to the alluring year-round warm weather, San Antonio offers a blend of rich history with contemporary attractions and cuisine.

If there's one thing to remember from your trip to San Antonio, it’s the Alamo! This 18th century fortress is one of five Spanish missions in the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, all of which are connected by a scenic hiking and biking trail. If history isn't your thing, the River Walk along the San Antonio River is a much livelier spot. This shaded path is lined with shops and restaurants, and you could spend an entire day strolling, shopping, and eating along the river. Don't sleep on the riverside bars, either – San Antonio is one of the cheapest drinking cities in the U.S. so you can bar-hop to your heart’s (and your wallet’s) delight.

Traveling with little ones? San Antonio is home to the San Antonio Zoo, SeaWorld, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, any one of which will provide a thrilling adventure with no screen time required. Visitors of all ages will find treasures at Historic Market Square, the largest Mexican market in the U.S., where handcrafted art from local artisans is available alongside authentic Mexican food.

San Antonio is one of the biggest cities in the Lone Star State, so it is very easy to travel to other Texas destinations like Austin, Houston, and Dallas by bus or by train, or to destinations farther afield through the San Antonio International Airport.

Station Information

Where does the bus leave from in San Antonio?

Main departure station: Tornado Bus Station

Buses to San Marcos leave from 3 stations in San Antonio.

All bus stations in San Antonio:

  • Tornado Bus Station

  • Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St

  • Pearl District - 612 Avenue A

Where does the bus arrive in San Marcos?

Main arrival station: 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station

These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in San Marcos.

All bus stations in San Marcos:

  • 338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station

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