How much does a bus ticket from Fort Worth to San Marcos cost?

The bus ticket price from Fort Worth to San Marcos starts at $36. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Fort Worth to San Marcos is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

The average travel time between Fort Worth and San Marcos is around 5h 49m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 23m. This is the time it takes to travel the 206 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Fort Worth and San Marcos?

The number of buses from Fort Worth to San Marcos can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 19 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Fort Worth to San Marcos by comparing and selecting the bus that fits you travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

When taking the bus from Fort Worth to San Marcos, you can travel comfortably and safely with Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Greyhound.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Fort Worth to San Marcos?

Buses traveling between Fort Worth and San Marcos leave from Fort Worth Central Station or Fort Worth Tornado - El Expreso Bus Stop and arrive at San Marcos Station, San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret), San Marcos Bus Stop.

Bus Fort Worth to San Marcos from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:55am	Fort Worth	11h 5m	8:00pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Fort Worth	7h 25m	8:00pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 5
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Fort Worth	7h 25m	8:00pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 6
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
	12:35pm	Fort Worth	7h 25m	8:00pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 7
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:35pm	Fort Worth	7h 25m	8:00pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Next departures for Fort Worth to San Marcos on September 8
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	7:45am	Ft Worth Bus Station	10h 45m	6:30pm	San Marcos Station	Cheapest
	6:30pm	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 30m	11:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + Valley Transit	6:10am	Ft Worth Bus Station	5h 49m	11:59am	San Marcos Station	No tags
	12:35pm	Fort Worth	9h 40m	10:15pm	San Marcos Station	No tags
	7:15am	Fort Worth, (TX - TBC Fort Worth)	4h 45m	12:00pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Fort Worth to San Marcos.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $137	Average Duration5h 49m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$22 - $52	Average Duration5h 31m	CO₂ emissions 30kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 5 hours 31 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

5h 31mAverage Duration

$22Cheapest ticket

30kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Fort Worth to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$90

Average bus trip duration5h 49m

Number of daily buses19

Earliest bus departure2:15am

Distance198 miles (319 km)

Latest bus departure6:30pm

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5138 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.1

A Texas-based company, Tornado Bus operates throughout the United States, with routes connecting major cities, including Houston, San Antonio and El Paso. Each day,12 buses leave from their terminals to destinations across the continent. Their buses are equipped with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, bathrooms, power outlets and a comfortable amount of legroom. With prices as low as $85 for a short ride, Tornado offers options for budget travelers, without compromising comfort. and those looking for a little luxury. The company requires printed tickets for boarding and their tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange them up to two hours before travel time for a fee. With a friendly staff and multiple routes, traveling with Tornado is a convenient way to get around.

FlixBus

3.5/510,357 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,228 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.3

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

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

Fort Worth to San Marcos Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Fort Worth and San Marcos?

Stops in Fort Worth

A - Fort Worth Central Station

B - Fort Worth Tornado - El Expreso Bus Stop

C - Fort Worth Bus Station

Stops in San Marcos

A - San Marcos Station

B - San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret)

C - San Marcos Bus Stop

Frequently asked questions for your trip Fort Worth - San Marcos, TX, US

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

08/31

$34

09/01

$85

Today

$85

09/03

$45

09/04

$43

09/05

$42

09/06

$38

09/07

$38

The cheapest trip from Fort Worth to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of $34

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

You can expect to pay from $34 to $105 for a bus ticket from Fort Worth to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-09-06.

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 Fort Worth and San Marcos!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Fort Worth to San Marcos.

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

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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.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Will you be returning to Fort Worth by bus?

Bus from San Marcos, TX, US to Fort Worth

You can also go to San Marcos, TX, US by train

Train from Fort Worth to San Marcos, TX, US

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