Bus Tickets from San Marcos, TX to Dallas, TX

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Jefferson Bd
    Operated by: Tornado BusTornado Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Dallas Bus Station
    Operated by: Valley Transit Co., Inc.Valley Transit Co., Inc.
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: San Marcos Station
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: April 27 at
    Departure city: San Marcos
    Departure location: Restaurant Mazatlan
    Arrival time: April 27 at
    Destination city: Dallas
    Destination location: Dallas East R L Thornton Freeway
    Operated by: ExpresoExpreso
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Dallas.

Average Price$40 - $100Average Duration4h
9kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Average Price$22 - $50Average Duration6h 58m
31kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from San Marcos to Dallas

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Dallas. The journey takes about 6 hours 58 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
6h 58mAverage Duration
$22Cheapest ticket
31kgCO₂ emissions

Bus San Marcos to Dallas: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$80
Average bus trip duration4h
Number of daily buses29
Earliest bus departure2:30am
Distance215 miles (346 km)
Latest bus departure11:30pm

San Marcos to Dallas Bus

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

Best price found
04/23
$35
04/24
$34
Today
$40
04/26
$35
04/27
$36
04/28
$33
04/29
No data
04/30
No data
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from San Marcos to Dallas was searched and found on Apr 28, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Marcos to Dallas, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $75 for a bus ticket from San Marcos to Dallas based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-04-28.

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.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from San Marcos to Dallas, 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 Dallas that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from San Marcos to Dallas while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

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

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 bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from San Marcos to Dallas

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Train from San Marcos to Dallas

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