What is the travel distance from San Marcos to Temple?

About 96 miles (155 km) separate San Marcos and Temple.

Bus San Marcos to Temple from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for San Marcos to Temple on October 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:40am	San Marcos Station	2h 20m	10:00am	Temple	No tags
7:40am	San Marcos Station	2h 30m	10:10am	Temple	No tags
8:40am	San Marcos Station	2h 20m	11:00am	Temple	No tags
11:20am	San Marcos Station	2h 25m	1:45pm	Temple	No tags
7:40am	San Marcos Station	2h 30m	10:10am	Temple	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Temple.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$25 - $29	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	FastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$15 - $33	Average Duration2h 58m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Temple

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Temple. The journey takes about 2 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2bus per day

2h 25mAverage Duration

$25Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

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

Average ticket price$26

Average bus trip duration2h 25m

Number of daily buses2

Earliest bus departure7:40am

Distance92 miles (147 km)

Latest bus departure11:20am

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FlixBus

3.5/510,754 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

US bus companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Tufesa, Valley Transit, Senda Diamante

San Marcos to Temple Bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

09/30

$22

10/01

$25

Today

$24

10/03

$21

10/04

$19

10/05

No data

10/06

$20

10/07

No data

The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Temple was searched and found on Oct 4, 2025 with a price of $19

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 Temple, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $25 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Temple based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-10-04.

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 Temple!

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

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 Temple that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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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!

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 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.

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