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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Valley Transit + FlixBus | Bus | Harlingen Bus Station | San Marcos Station | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Harlingen Bus Stop | Restaurant Mazatlan | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Harlingen Bus Station | San Marcos Station | No tags |
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Get from Harlingen to San Marcos
The journey takes about 9 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just $67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Harlingen and San Marcos?
Stops in Harlingen
- A1826 W Tyler Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550, USA
- B215 E Monroe Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550
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 Harlingen, US to San Marcos, TX, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Harlingen to San Marcos?
The cheapest bus tickets from Harlingen to San Marcos start from $67. The average price for this route is around $127. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Harlingen to San Marcos?
The average bus travel time from Harlingen to San Marcos is 9h 5m, covering a distance of 411 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 5m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the Harlingen to San Marcos route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 3 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Harlingen to San Marcos?
The earliest bus departs from Harlingen to San Marcos at 8:30am. And the latest bus departs at 10:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Harlingen to San Marcos?
A bus trip from Harlingen to San Marcos generates an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Harlingen to San Marcos?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Greyhound, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 87412 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Harlingen to San Marcos?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Harlingen to San Marcos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Valley Transit, with a punctuality rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Harlingen to San Marcos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Harlingen, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Dec 8, 2025 with a price of $100To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Harlingen, US to San Marcos, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $100 to $121 for a bus ticket from Harlingen, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $100 which is on 2025-12-08.
