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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Downtown Austin | San Marcos Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Austin, (TX - TBC Austin) | Restaurant Mazatlan | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Austin Eastside Bus Plaza | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Downtown Austin | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Austin, (TX - TBC Austin) | Restaurant Mazatlan | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Austin to San Marcos
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 43 minutes, and with fares starting at just $18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Austin and San Marcos?
Stops in Austin
- A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA - B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA - C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA - D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA
Stops in San Marcos
- A338 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
- B
San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret)
1593-1607 Centerpoint Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA - C
San Marcos Bus Stop
1210 S Interstate Hwy 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Austin, TX, US to San Marcos, TX, US by bus
What is the travel distance from Austin to San Marcos?
The distance between Austin and San Marcos is approximately 55 km (34 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Austin to San Marcos?
Buses departing from Greyhound Station in Austin will take you to San Marcos Station in San Marcos.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Austin, TX, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $12To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Austin, TX, US to San Marcos, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $12 to $131 for a bus ticket from Austin, TX, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-27.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
