Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Bus Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 8 at
    Destination city: New Orleans
    Destination location: New Orleans Intl Airport, 900 Airline Dr
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to New Orleans.

Bus
Average Price$65 - $125Average Duration16h 20m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$130 - $221Average Duration1d 2h
69kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to New Orleans

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New Orleans. The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $65, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
16h 20mAverage Duration
$65Cheapest ticket
19kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$86
Average bus trip duration16h 20m
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure8:40am
Distance470 miles (758 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

San Marcos to New Orleans Bus

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans was searched and found on Sep 7, 2025 with a price of $57

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 New Orleans, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $57 to $68 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $57 which is on 2025-09-07.

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Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from San Marcos to New Orleans.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

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

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San Marcos to New Orleans that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Marcos to New Orleans while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from San Marcos, TX, US to New Orleans?

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