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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Downtown Austin
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Downtown Austin
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Austin South Congress
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Downtown Austin
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Austin
    Destination location: Downtown Austin
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $13
Bus San Marcos to Austin: Trip Overview

Bus San Marcos to Austin: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$20
Average bus trip duration40m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure7:35 AM
Distance30 miles (48 km)
Latest bus departure7:00 PM

San Marcos to Austin Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures7:35AM - 7:00PM
Minimum Price$11
Average Ticket Price$20
Minimum Trip Duration35m
Average Bus Trip Duration40m
Distance30 miles (48 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus, Megabus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San Marcos - Austin

Both buses and trains are available for traveling between these two cities. Either way you choose, you'll be sure to reach your destination in the most easy and sustainable way. Another option is using carpool services and riding with fellow travelers.

The travel time from San Marcos to Austin is about 40m, but the quickest bus can get you there in about 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 34 miles (55 km) that separate the two cities.

San Marcos and Austin are 34 miles (55 km) apart.

About 6 buses travel this route daily, provided by FlixBus and Megabus. The number of buses operating from San Marcos to Austin may change based on the day of the week. Simplify your trip from San Marcos to Austin by checking the schedules and selecting the bus that fits your travel needs and budget on Busbud.

The bus service operates from 7:35 AM for the initial departure and runs until 7:00 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Austin from San Marcos, chances are that your bus will depart from San Marcos Station and arrive at Ben White Bd & I-35. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

The bus ticket costs $20 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $16 and $47, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

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

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 San Marcos and Austin!

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

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 San Marcos to Austin.

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

Did you know?

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.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Will you be returning to San Marcos by bus?

Bus from Austin to San Marcos

You can also go to Austin by train

Train from San Marcos to Austin

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