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

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Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 3 October
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FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
San Marcos Station
Houston Bus StationCheapestFastest

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Marcos to Houston

Bus
Average priceUS$31 - US$109Average duration7h
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$41 - US$54Average duration15h 37m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Houston

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 7 hours and with fares starting at just US$31, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
7hAverage duration
US$31Cheapest ticket
6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$55
Average bus trip duration7h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure08:40
Distance159 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

San Marcos to Houston Bus

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

  1. How far is Houston from San Marcos by coach?

    The journey from San Marcos to Houston by coach covers an approximate distance of 158 miles (254 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Houston from San Marcos without a car?

    The best way to go from San Marcos to Houston without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. 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.

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01/10
US$34
02/10
US$39
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07/10
US$48
08/10
US$23
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$23

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$23 to US$48 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$23, which is on 2025-10-08.

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 San Marcos and Houston!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Marcos to Houston, 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 San Marcos to Houston will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

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.

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!

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