Find coaches from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US

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Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 14 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
San Marcos StationCheapest
Tornado Bus
Jefferson Bd
 Restaurant MazatlanFastest
Valley Transit
Dallas Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
Dallas Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
FlixBus
Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
San Marcos StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas to San Marcos

Bus
Average priceUS$38 - US$95Average duration4h 10m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$22 - US$52Average duration7h 33m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Dallas to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 7 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 33mAverage duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$95
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure06:35
Distance209 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Dallas to San Marcos Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Dallas and San Marcos by coach?

    The distance between Dallas and San Marcos by coach is approximately 216 miles (348 km).

  2. How can I get from Dallas to San Marcos without driving?

    You can travel to San Marcos from Dallas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11/10
US$47
12/10
US$114
Today
US$52
14/10
US$44
15/10
US$43
16/10
US$37
17/10
US$37
18/10
US$36
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 18 Oct 2025 with a price of US$36

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

You can expect to pay from US$36 to US$117 for a bus ticket from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$36, which is on 2025-10-18.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Dallas and San Marcos!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dallas to San Marcos, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to San Marcos will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Dallas to San Marcos.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Will you be returning to Dallas, TX by bus?

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