Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on November 24
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBusBus
San Marcos Station
Downtown AustinCheapest
Tornado BusBus
Restaurant Mazatlan
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)Fastest
Valley TransitBus
San Marcos Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
FlixBusBus
San Marcos Station
Downtown AustinNo tags
ConexionesBus
Restaurant Mazatlan
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 11:49 PM CST.

Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
54mAverage Duration
30 milesDistance
4kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$14 - $85Average Duration30m
1kg CO₂e
Average Price$12 - $28Average Duration54m
4kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US by bus

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

Best price found
11/21
$9
11/22
$9
Today
$9
11/24
$8
11/25
$9
11/26
$8
11/27
$8
11/28
$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $8

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

You can expect to pay from $8 to $80 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-24.

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.

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