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Journey Information
There are 15 intercity buses per day from Fort Worth to San Marcos. Traveling by bus from Fort Worth to San Marcos usually takes around 6 hours and 35 minutes, but the fastest Tornado Bus bus can make the trip in 3 hours and 15 minutes.
| Distance | 202 mi (325 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 15m |
| Cheapest price | $28.98 |
| Trips per day | 14 |
| Most frequent service | Tornado Bus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Fort Worth to San Marcos?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Fort Worth to San Marcos that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Tornado Bus usually offers more choice, with 14 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 2 | 7h 13m | $46.14 |
| Tornado Bus | 14 | 6h 0m | $80.75 |
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 Fort Worth to San Marcos, and the average ticket for this route costs only .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 6 hours and 35 minutes to cover the 202 miles from Fort Worth to San Marcos. However, the fastest bus only takes 3 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.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in San Marcos. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Fort Worth to San Marcos, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are 15 scheduled buses that travel from Fort Worth to San Marcos every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. This includes 14 direct buses, where you can stay on the same bus without having to transfer to a connecting bus at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos; ticket prices start at $19.00.
City Information
Fort Worth
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Much more than an afterthought to nearby Dallas, Fort Worth is an exciting destination in its own right. Fort Worth is one of the largest cities in Texas and in the United States overall, because, as we all know, everything is bigger in Texas. With the motto "City of Cowboys and Culture," Fort Worth has activities, sights, and experiences to deliver on both of those fronts.
If you dressed as a cowboy for Halloween as a child (or last year), your first stop should be the Fort Worth Stockyards. Once a livestock market, the Stockyards are now a National Historic District characterized by restaurants, bars, Old-West themed shopping, and live music. Here you can see real Texas Longhorns on a cattle drive twice a day, or attend the Stockyards Championship Rodeo, held every weekend at the Cowtown Coliseum. Can you see why we named Fort Worth one of the best vacation destinations in Texas?
If you're more intrigued by Fort Worth's cultural offerings, you'll be wowed by the breadth of museums to visit. Admire the art at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth or the Kimbell Art Museum (whose architecture is a work of art in itself). Outdoor oases like the Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Fort Worth Water Gardens will bring a breath of fresh air - not to mention a chance to dip your feet in the water to cool off.
Luckily, there's no need to ride a horse into Cowtown. Bus service from several local and national carriers, as well as Amtrak train service, make it easy to get to Fort Worth from cities throughout the U.S. Plus, with proximity to one of the world's busiest airports, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, you can visit Fort Worth from nearly anywhere on the globe.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Fort Worth?
Main departure station: TBC - 4200 S. Freeway
Fort Worth has two bus stations with service to San Marcos.
All bus stations in Fort Worth:
TBC - 4200 S. Freeway
916 Main Street & 8th St.
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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