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

The bus ticket price from Tampa to San Marcos starts at US$155. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Marcos?

The average travel time between Tampa and San Marcos is around 1d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1527 km that separates the two cities.

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

The number of buses from Tampa to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Tampa to San Marcos?

When taking the bus from Tampa to San Marcos, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

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

Buses travelling between Tampa and San Marcos leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Tampa USF, FL and arrive at San Marcos Station, San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret), San Marcos Bus Stop.

Bus Tampa to San Marcos from US$155 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Tampa to San Marcos on 1 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 22h	20:25	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit	22:35	Tampa Bus Station	1d 22h	20:25	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	11:10	Tampa Bus Station	1d 8h	18:30	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound + FlixBus	13:50	University of South Florida	1d 18h	07:35	San Marcos Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound	13:50	University of South Florida	1d 18h	07:35	San Marcos Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to San Marcos

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

1d 14hAverage duration

1521 kmDistance

38kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$155 - US$274	Average duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$327 - US$365	Average duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 138kg CO₂e

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

Average ticket priceUS$168

Average bus trip duration1d 14h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure06:10

Distance1521 km

Latest bus departure22:35

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55 559 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/511 146 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587 346 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.4

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, Sindbad, Infobus, Gontijo, Rider Express

Tampa to San Marcos Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Tampa and San Marcos?

Stops in Tampa

A - Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's)

B - Tampa USF, FL

C - Greyhound Station

D - E Sligh Ave

E - N Marion St & E Laurel St

F - Port of Tampa

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 Tampa - San Marcos, TX, US

How much does a bus ticket from Tampa to San Marcos cost?
The bus ticket price from Tampa to San Marcos starts at US$155. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Tampa 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 Tampa to San Marcos?
The average travel time between Tampa and San Marcos is around 1d 14h, although the fastest bus will take about 1d 6h. This is the time it takes to travel the 1527 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Tampa and San Marcos?
The number of buses from Tampa to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 4 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Tampa to San Marcos?
When taking the bus from Tampa to San Marcos, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Tampa to San Marcos?
Buses travelling between Tampa and San Marcos leave from Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's) or Tampa USF, FL and arrive at San Marcos Station, San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret), San Marcos Bus Stop.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Tampa to San Marcos.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to San Marcos, get comfy and count the stars.

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 Tampa to San Marcos.

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

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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.

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

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1d 14h	Avg priceUS$168	Daily departures4
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3d 3h	Avg priceUS$327	Daily departures1

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

Bus from San Marcos, TX, US to Tampa

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

Train from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US

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