Bus Tickets from El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US

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Next departures for El Paso to San Marcos on October 13
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit
Greyhound Station
San Marcos StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to go from El Paso to San Marcos

Bus
Average PriceUS$108 - US$328Average Duration16h
21kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$120 - US$149Average Duration15h 35m
77kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from El Paso to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 15 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$120, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
15h 35mAverage Duration
US$120Cheapest ticket
77kgCO₂ emissions

Bus El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$185
Average Bus Trip Duration16h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure4:20am
Distance842 km
Latest bus departure7:00pm

El Paso to San Marcos Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip El Paso, US - San Marcos, TX, US

  1. What is the travel distance from El Paso to San Marcos?

    It's about 835 km (518 miles) from El Paso to San Marcos.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from El Paso to San Marcos?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Greyhound Station, in El Paso, and end it at San Marcos Station, in San Marcos.

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Oct 13, 2025 with a price of US$175

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$175 to US$175 for a bus ticket from El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$175 which is on 2025-10-15.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from El Paso to San Marcos.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from El Paso to San Marcos.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from El Paso to San Marcos while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to El Paso, US by bus?

Bus from San Marcos, TX, US to El Paso, US

You can also go to San Marcos, TX, US by train

Train from El Paso, US to San Marcos, TX, US

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