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Journey Information
There are 17 intercity buses per day from San Marcos to San Antonio. Traveling by bus from San Marcos to San Antonio usually takes around one hour and one minute, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 45 minutes.
| Distance | 46 mi (74 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 45m |
| Cheapest price | $16.99 |
| Trips per day | 17 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from San Marcos to San Antonio
- FlixBus US: 7 daily buses from $17
- Greyhound: 1 daily buses from $17
- Tornado Bus: 10 daily buses from $65
How much is a bus ticket from San Marcos to San Antonio?
Bus tickets for a trip from San Marcos to San Antonio cost $16.99 on average. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average prices by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from San Marcos to San Antonio in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $18 to $34. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on April 27, 2024.
If you’re looking to travel to San Antonio this week, bus tickets are available starting at $18.
Monthly avg. prices
Prices as travel date approaches
To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 11 days in advance to save up to $22.89.
What bus companies travel from San Marcos to San Antonio?
There are 3 bus lines from San Marcos to San Antonio available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 10 daily trips, Tornado Bus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 7 | 1h 3m | $17.32 |
| Greyhound | 1 | 0h 56m | $18.16 |
| Tornado Bus | 10 | 0h 57m | $65.71 |
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 7 trips per day from San Marcos to San Antonio, 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 Marcos to San Antonio every day, with the average journey taking around 0 hours and 56 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to San Antonio usually start from $17.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and one minute to cover the 46 miles from San Marcos to San Antonio. However, the fastest bus only takes 45 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from San Marcos to San Antonio for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from San Marcos to San Antonio, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 17 scheduled buses that travel from San Marcos to San Antonio 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 Marcos to San Antonio without transferring.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from San Marcos to San Antonio; ticket prices start at $8.00.
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 Marcos?
Main departure station: Restaurant Mazatlan
San Marcos has two bus stations with service to San Antonio.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
338 S Guadalupe St - San Marcos Intermodal Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Antonio?
Main arrival station: Tornado Bus Station
Buses arrive in San Antonio at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in San Antonio:
Tornado Bus Station
Bus Terminal - 500 N St Marys St
Pearl District - 612 Avenue A
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