Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US

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Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus
San Marcos Station
Downtown AustinCheapest
Tornado Bus
 Restaurant Mazatlan
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)Fastest
Valley Transit
San Marcos Station
Austin Eastside Bus PlazaNo tags
FlixBus
San Marcos Station
Downtown AustinNo tags
Conexiones
 Restaurant Mazatlan
Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Austin.

Bus
Average Price$13 - $74Average Duration35m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$12 - $16Average Duration54m
4kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Marcos to Austin

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 54 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
54mAverage Duration
$12Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$16
Average bus trip duration35m
Number of daily buses14
Earliest bus departure2:30am
Distance27 miles (43 km)
Latest bus departure7:20pm

San Marcos to Austin Bus

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

Best price found
09/25
$7
09/26
$7
Today
$7
09/28
$7
09/29
$7
09/30
$6
10/01
$7
10/02
$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Sep 30, 2025 with a price of $6

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 Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $6 to $70 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-09-30.

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 San Marcos and Austin!

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

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 San Marcos to Austin.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from San Marcos to Austin, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

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.

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

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

Will you be returning to San Marcos, TX, US by bus?

Bus from Austin, TX, US to San Marcos, TX, US

You can also go to Austin, TX, US by train

Train from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US

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