How much does a bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos cost?

The bus ticket price from Dallas to San Marcos starts at US$38. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Dallas to San Marcos is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Dallas to San Marcos?

The average travel time between Dallas and San Marcos is around 4h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 348 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Dallas and San Marcos?

The number of buses from Dallas to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Dallas to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Dallas to San Marcos?

When taking the bus from Dallas to San Marcos, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dallas to San Marcos?

Buses travelling between Dallas and San Marcos leave from Jefferson Bd or Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and arrive at San Marcos Station, San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret), San Marcos Bus Stop.

Bus Dallas to San Marcos from US$32 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 31 October
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	23:55	Dallas Bus Station	7h 40m	07:35	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	10:15	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	14:40	San Marcos Station	Fastest
	12:15	Dallas Bus Station	6h 50m	19:05	San Marcos Station	No tags
	15:25	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 35m	20:00	San Marcos Station	No tags
	17:40	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 35m	22:15	San Marcos Station	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
15:25	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 35m	20:00	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
19:45	Jefferson Bd	3h 15m	23:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
07:15	Dallas Bus Station	4h 44m	11:59	San Marcos Station	No tags
10:15	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	14:40	San Marcos Station	No tags
08:00	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	4h	12:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 2 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:15	Dallas Bus Station	4h 44m	11:59	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
19:45	Jefferson Bd	3h 15m	23:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
12:15	Dallas Bus Station	6h 50m	19:05	San Marcos Station	No tags
10:15	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	14:40	San Marcos Station	No tags
08:00	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	4h	12:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:00	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	23:25	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
19:45	Jefferson Bd	3h 15m	23:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
07:15	Dallas Bus Station	4h 44m	11:59	San Marcos Station	No tags
10:15	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	14:40	San Marcos Station	No tags
20:00	Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway	3h 52m	23:52	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures from Dallas to San Marcos on 4 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	07:15	Dallas Bus Station	4h 44m	11:59	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	19:45	Jefferson Bd	3h 15m	23:00	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
	12:15	Dallas Bus Station	6h 50m	19:05	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus	23:55	Dallas Bus Station	7h 40m	07:35	San Marcos Station	No tags
	10:15	Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum	4h 25m	14:40	San Marcos Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 6:52 PM CDT.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas to San Marcos

We recommend taking the train

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

340 kmDistance

31kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$38 - US$116	Average duration4h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$22 - US$42	Average duration7h 33m	CO₂ emissions 31kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$95

Average bus trip duration4h 10m

Number of daily buses30

Earliest bus departure06:35

Distance337 km

Latest bus departure23:55

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5152 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.7

Based on 152 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the value for money but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at US$95

Tornado Bus Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews

Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great

Maria T.

10 September 2017

one hour late - apart from that was good.

Joseph T.

2 September 2017

FlixBus

3.5/511 127 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

Amtrak

4/55 557 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

Greyhound

3.5/587 344 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

Based on 87344 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$47

Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews

The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language

Clay C.

20 January 2019

Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable

William G.

30 April 2018

RedCoach

4/54 052 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.8

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Dallas to San Marcos Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Dallas and San Marcos?

Stops in Dallas

A - Jefferson Bd

B - Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport

C - Dallas Bus Station

D - Westmoreland Greyhound Station

E - N. Olive Street

F - Tornado Bus I-30

Stops in San Marcos

A - San Marcos Station

B - San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret)

C - San Marcos Bus Stop

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

How much does a bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos cost?
The bus ticket price from Dallas to San Marcos starts at US$38. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Dallas to San Marcos is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Dallas to San Marcos?
The average travel time between Dallas and San Marcos is around 4h 10m, although the fastest bus will take about 3h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 348 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Dallas and San Marcos?
The number of buses from Dallas to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 30 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Dallas to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Dallas to San Marcos?
When taking the bus from Dallas to San Marcos, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Dallas to San Marcos?
Buses travelling between Dallas and San Marcos leave from Jefferson Bd or Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and arrive at San Marcos Station, San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret), San Marcos Bus Stop.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

29/10

US$34

30/10

US$81

Today

US$70

01/11

US$40

02/11

US$39

03/11

US$35

04/11

US$33

05/11

US$33

The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 04 Nov 2025 with a price of US$33

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$33 to US$114 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$33, which is on 2025-11-04.

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.

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