Busbud recommends taking the train from Dallas to San Marcos
Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 7 hours 33 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
1train per day
7h 33mAverage duration
US$22Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions
Bus Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview
Based on 138 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the timeliness. Tornado Bus ticket prices on this trip start at US$85
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
Based on 10361 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$38
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
Based on 30 reviews, the company was rated 3.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Valley Transit ticket prices on this trip start at US$38
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
Based on 5439 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at US$34
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
Based on 87229 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$47
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
Based on 4019 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. RedCoach ticket prices on this trip start at US$42
Greyhound Dallas San Marcos recent customer reviews
The trip was great the only issue at all was one of the other passengers who was talking load on his phone using fowl language
5 out of 5 stars
Clay C.
Definitely would use again. Only wished it would of been made clear that even though had ticket on my bus I still had to go inside to get ticket printed but other than that it was great
5 out of 5 stars
Maria T.
Two hours behind schedule & the bus smelt like urine. Miserable
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dallas, TX - San Marcos, TX, US
What's the distance between Dallas and San Marcos by coach?
The distance between Dallas and San Marcos by coach is approximately 216 miles (348 km).
How can I get from Dallas to San Marcos without driving?
You can travel to San Marcos from Dallas by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
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31/08
US$46
01/09
US$77
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US$40
03/09
US$39
04/09
US$34
05/09
US$35
06/09
US$35
07/09
US$34
The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$34
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$34 to US$129 for a bus ticket from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$34, which is on 2025-09-07.
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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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 Dallas and San Marcos!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dallas to San Marcos, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dallas to San Marcos will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.
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Busbud recommends taking the train from Dallas to San Marcos
The cheapest trip from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 7 Sept 2025 with a price of US$34
