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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Downtown Austin
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin South Congress
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • Departure time: April 25 at
    Departure city: Austin
    Departure location: Austin South Congress
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
Bus Austin to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Bus Austin to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20
Average bus trip duration35m
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure2:30 PM
Distance30 miles (48 km)
Latest bus departure10:40 PM

Austin to San Marcos Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures7
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:30PM - 10:40PM
Minimum Price$13
Average Ticket Price$20
Minimum Trip Duration35m
Average Bus Trip Duration35m
Distance30 miles (48 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Megabus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Austin - San Marcos

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and eco-friendly way. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Austin to San Marcos is about 35m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 35m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 34 miles (55 km).

On average, there are 7 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus and Megabus. The number of buses operating from Austin to San Marcos may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Austin to San Marcos as smooth as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The first bus leaves at 2:30 PM and the last one leaves at 10:40 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Austin to San Marcos start their journey at Ben White Bd & I-35 and wind up at San Marcos Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The average bus ticket price from Austin to San Marcos is $20. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $18 and $27, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Austin to San Marcos. The total time it takes to make a round-trip between Austin and San Marcos is about 1h 10m. So you'll have enough time to visit San Marcos before returning to Austin in the evening.

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The cheapest trip from Austin to San Marcos was searched and found on Apr 27, 2024 with a price of $13

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

You can expect to pay from $13 to $13 for a bus ticket from Austin to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $13 which is on 2024-04-27.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Austin 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.

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 Austin to San Marcos.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Austin to San Marcos will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Austin to San Marcos, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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!

Will you be returning to Austin by bus?

Bus from San Marcos to Austin

You can also go to San Marcos by train

Train from Austin to San Marcos

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