Find coaches from Dallas, TX to San Marcos, TX, US

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Today23 Jun
Tomorrow24 Jun
from US$44
Wed25 Jun
from US$40
Thu26 Jun
from US$40
Fri27 Jun
from US$43
Sat28 Jun
from US$41
Sun29 Jun
from US$43
Mon30 Jun
from US$43

Cheap buses leaving tomorrow

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Jefferson Bd
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas Bus Station
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Valley TransitValley Transit
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Dallas Bus Station
    Arrival time: 25 June at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
    Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 24 June at
    Departure city: Dallas
    Departure location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Arrival time: 24 June at
    Destination city: San Marcos
    Destination location: San Marcos Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Dallas to San Marcos

Bus
Average priceUS$29 - US$101Average duration4h 10m
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$22 - US$52Average duration7h 33m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud 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 to San Marcos: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$80
Average bus trip duration4h 10m
Number of daily buses24.999999999999996
Earliest bus departure06:35
Distance212 miles
Latest bus departure23:55

Dallas to San Marcos Bus

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

  1. 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).

  2. 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.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
21/06
US$40
22/06
US$39
Today
US$35
24/06
US$36
25/06
US$32
26/06
US$32
27/06
US$35
28/06
US$33
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dallas to San Marcos was searched and found on 25 Jun 2025 with a price of US$32

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

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$80 for a bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-06-25.

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.

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 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.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Dallas to San Marcos.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

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.

Will you be returning to Dallas by bus?

Bus from Dallas to San Marcos

You can also go to San Marcos by train

Train from Dallas to San Marcos

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