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San Marcos to Dayton Bus Schedule
Bus from San Marcos to Dayton: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity buses per day from San Marcos to Dayton. Traveling by bus from San Marcos to Dayton usually takes around 25 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest El Expreso Bus bus can make the trip in 23 hours and 4.8 minutes.
| Distance | 1034 mi (1664 km) |
| Shortest duration | 23h 5m |
| Cheapest price | $254.62 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from San Marcos to Dayton?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from San Marcos to Dayton that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 6 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Expreso Bus | 2 | 23h 53m | $254.62 |
| Tornado Bus | 6 | 1d 1h 39m | $254.62 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from San Marcos to Dayton
The bus takes an average of 25 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 1034 miles from San Marcos to Dayton. However, the fastest bus only takes 23 hours and 4.8 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 12:00pm and the last bus leaves at 3:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Marcos to Dayton, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in San Marcos?
Main departure station: Restaurant Mazatlan
Most buses depart from the main station in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
Where does the bus arrive in Dayton?
Main arrival station: 4941 Burkhardt Rd
All buses from San Marcos arrive at one main station in Dayton.
All bus stations in Dayton:
4941 Burkhardt Rd
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