How long is the bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos?

The trip from Tampa to San Marcos will take on average 1d 14h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 1d 6h.

How far is Tampa from San Marcos?

The distance covered from Tampa to San Marcos is 1527 km (947 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to San Marcos?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at San Marcos Station, in San Marcos.

What is the cheapest way to go from Tampa to San Marcos?

If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to San Marcos from Tampa; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$2, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.

How much does it cost to take the bus from Tampa to San Marcos?

The bus fare from Tampa to San Marcos is approximately US$3.

Can I take an overnight bus from Tampa to San Marcos?

Yes! Catch buses leaving from Tampa until 10:35pm and reaching San Marcos on the following day.

Bus from Tampa to San Marcos (TX), US starting at US$155 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to San Marcos

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average PriceUS$155 - US$565	Average Duration1d 14h	CO₂ emissions 38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average PriceUS$327 - US$365	Average Duration3d 3h	CO₂ emissions 138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to San Marcos

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 34 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4.6bus per day

1d 14hAverage Duration

US$155Cheapest ticket

38kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Tampa to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$220

Average Bus Trip Duration1d 14h

Number of daily buses4

Earliest bus departure6:10am

Distance1521 km

Latest bus departure10:35pm

Compare bus companies

Amtrak

4/55,212 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

FlixBus

3.5/59,104 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,042 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, Wanda Coach

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 long is the bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos?
The trip from Tampa to San Marcos will take on average 1d 14h. If you're looking for the fastest way to get there, you'll find a bus doing the trip in about 1d 6h.
How far is Tampa from San Marcos?
The distance covered from Tampa to San Marcos is 1527 km (947 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Tampa to San Marcos?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Tampa 13th Avenue Bus Stop (McDonald's), in Tampa, and end it at San Marcos Station, in San Marcos.
What is the cheapest way to go from Tampa to San Marcos?
If you're on a budget, consider traveling by bus to San Marcos from Tampa; it tends to be more affordable. With a starting ticket price of US$2, this bus becomes your top pick for this journey.
How much does it cost to take the bus from Tampa to San Marcos?
The bus fare from Tampa to San Marcos is approximately US$3.
Can I take an overnight bus from Tampa to San Marcos?
Yes! Catch buses leaving from Tampa until 10:35pm and reaching San Marcos on the following day.

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.

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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?

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$1	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3d 3h	Avg PriceUS$1	Daily Departures1

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

Bus from Tampa to San Marcos

You can also go to San Marcos by train

Train from Tampa to San Marcos

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