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Tyler to San Marcos Bus Schedule
Bus from Tyler to San Marcos: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Tyler to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from Tyler to San Marcos usually takes around 8 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 231 mi (372 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $150.00 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Tyler to San Marcos?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Tyler to San Marcos. Tornado Bus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tornado Bus | 6 | 8h 35m | $150.00 |
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Tyler to San Marcos
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 231 miles from Tyler to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 15 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.
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, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 4:00am. To see the times for all buses from Tyler to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Tyler?
Main departure station: Shell Gas Station
Most buses depart from the main station in Tyler.
All bus stations in Tyler:
Shell Gas Station
Where does the bus arrive in San Marcos?
Main arrival station: Restaurant Mazatlan
All buses from Tyler arrive at one main station in San Marcos.
All bus stations in San Marcos:
Restaurant Mazatlan
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