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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Marcos to San Francisco

Bus
Average priceUS$259 - US$293Average duration2d 1h
60kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$664 - US$1,785Average duration3d 11h
220kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to San Francisco

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Francisco. The journey takes about 2 days, 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just US$259, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day
2d 1hAverage duration
US$259Cheapest ticket
60kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$259
Average bus trip duration2d 1h
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure19:20
Distance1498 miles
Latest bus departure23:30

San Marcos to San Francisco Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from San Marcos to San Francisco. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

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

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

    The distance between San Marcos and San Francisco by coach is approximately 1500 miles (2419 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach San Francisco from San Marcos without flying?

    You can choose the coach to travel this route. Choosing the coach guarantees a comfortable and sustainable travel experience, allowing you to admire the views on your way to your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

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 San Francisco!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San Marcos to San Francisco, 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 San Francisco 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 San Marcos to San Francisco.

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!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

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

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

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