Find coaches from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US

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Next departures from Tampa to San Marcos on 3 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
University of South Florida
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit
University of South Florida
San Marcos StationNo tags
Valley Transit + FlixBus + Greyhound
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Tampa to San Marcos

Bus
Average priceUS$155 - US$274Average duration1d 14h
38kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$327 - US$365Average duration3d 3h
138kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Tampa to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just US$155, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 14hAverage duration
US$155Cheapest ticket
38kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket priceUS$168
Average bus trip duration1d 14h
Number of daily buses4
Earliest bus departure06:10
Distance944 miles
Latest bus departure22:35

Tampa to San Marcos Bus

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

  1. What's the distance between Tampa and San Marcos by coach?

    The distance between Tampa and San Marcos by coach is approximately 947 miles (1527 km).

  2. How can I travel from Tampa to San Marcos avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Tampa to San Marcos, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Tampa to San Marcos.

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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.

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.

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

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Tampa by bus?

Bus from San Marcos, TX, US to Tampa

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Train from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US

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