Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Washington, DC, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 11 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Dupont Circle
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 7 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: September 9 at
    Destination city: Washington
    Destination location: Union Station
    Operated by: FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Washington.

Bus
Average Price$228 - $290Average Duration1d 17h
54kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$356 - $1,304Average Duration2d 3h
197kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from San Marcos to Washington

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 1 day, 17 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $228, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day
1d 17hAverage Duration
$228Cheapest ticket
54kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Marcos, TX, US to Washington, DC, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$242
Average bus trip duration1d 17h
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure11:59am
Distance1340 miles (2160 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

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

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