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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 4 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 3 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 3 at
    Destination city: Houston
    Destination location: Houston Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Houston

Bus
Average PriceUS$40 - US$112Average Duration7h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$41 - US$54Average Duration15h 37m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 7 hours, and with fares starting at just US$40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day
7hAverage Duration
US$40Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average Ticket PriceUS$55
Average Bus Trip Duration7h
Number of daily buses7
Earliest bus departure8:40am
Distance248 km
Latest bus departure11:30pm

San Marcos to Houston Bus

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

  1. What is the travel distance from San Marcos to Houston?

    The distance between San Marcos and Houston is approximately 254 km (158 miles).

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Marcos to Houston?

    Buses departing from San Marcos Station in San Marcos will take you to Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway in Houston.

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

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US$57
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US$90
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US$52
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on Sep 4, 2025 with a price of US$52

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 Houston, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$52 to US$90 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$52 which is on 2025-09-04.

About Bus Travel

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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 Houston!

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

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

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

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