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Compare all timetables for the bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Austin to San Marcos, TX from various bus operators like FlixBus, Tornado Bus Company or Valley Transit for the next days.

today
$6
tomorrow
Monday
$10
Tuesday
$10
Wednesday
Thursday
$6
Friday
$11

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 0m 2:00 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 0h 50m 6:40 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 7:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 0h 50m 9:25 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $6
Tornado Bus Company 0h 30m 8:00 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 8:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Stop  Economy $80
Tornado Bus Company 0h 30m 9:35 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 10:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Stop  Economy $80

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 0m 2:00 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 50m 9:25 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 50m 10:35 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 11:25 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 45m 2:15 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 35m 9:40 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 0m 2:00 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 50m 9:25 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 45m 2:15 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 35m 9:40 PM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $10
FlixBus 0h 44m 11:15 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 1h 0m 1:40 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 2:40 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $6
FlixBus 0h 50m 7:25 PM Austin RedCoach Stop 8:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $6
Valley Transit 0h 44m 11:15 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $7
Tornado Bus Company 0h 30m 10:30 AM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 11:00 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Stop  Economy $80
Tornado Bus Company 0h 30m 11:15 AM Austin Tornado & El Expreso 11:45 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Stop  Economy $80

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 0h 44m 11:15 AM Austin 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11
FlixBus 1h 0m 2:00 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 3:00 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11
FlixBus 0h 50m 6:40 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 7:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11
FlixBus 0h 50m 9:25 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 10:15 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11
FlixBus 0h 50m 10:35 PM Austin North Austin/The Domain 11:25 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX is $6 on 7/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Austin and San Marcos, TX

See here how frequent the connections between Austin and San Marcos, TX are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Austin to San Marcos, TX. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Austin and San Marcos, TX.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 30 buses from Austin to San Marcos, TX, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Austin and San Marcos, TX, with 8 offers.

Facts about the bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Tornado Bus Company and Valley Transit that travel 9 times every day by bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Austin to San Marcos, TX starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus $6
Fastest Bus 0h 27m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Latest Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 9 Ø
Distance 30.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Tornado Bus Company and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from Austin to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 9 buses from 3 bus companies leave Austin for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
Saturday 07/25
$6
Sunday 07/26
Monday 07/27
$10
Tuesday 07/28
Wednesday 07/29
Thursday 07/30
$6
Friday 07/31
$11
Saturday 08/01
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
Wednesday 08/05
$6
Thursday 08/06
$6
Friday 08/07
$11
Saturday 08/08
Sunday 08/09
$11
Monday 08/10
$6
Tuesday 08/11
Wednesday 08/12
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Austin to San Marcos, TX

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Austin to San Marcos, TX, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $11.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Austin to San Marcos, TX, with $6. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

How to save money travelling from Austin to San Marcos, TX

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Austin to San Marcos, TX in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Austin to San Marcos, TX are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Austin to San Marcos, TX

These are the most booked bus companies between Austin to San Marcos, TX from our users.

FlixBus from Austin to San Marcos, TX

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Austin to San Marcos, TX:

Cheapest Price $6
Fastest Bus 0h 35m
Earliest Bus 2:00 PM
Last Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Connections 7 Ø
Found on 6/30/2026

All bus stations and stops in Austin and San Marcos, TX

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Austin and San Marcos, TX.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Austin to San Marcos, TX? Or which bus companies serve the route Austin to San Marcos, TX? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Austin to San Marcos, TX bus

How much does a Austin San Marcos, TX bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 1h 0m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Austin to San Marcos, TX?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $80. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Marcos, TX.

On average, how many connections are available from Austin to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the Austin to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Austin to San Marcos, TX take?

The fastest bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 0h 27m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX?

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from Austin starts at 2:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Austin for San Marcos, TX starts at 10:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Austin San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Tornado Bus Company and Valley Transit. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Austin and San Marcos, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between Austin and San Marcos, TX by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Tornado Bus Company and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Austin to San Marcos, TX bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Austin San Marcos, TX bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Austin San Marcos, TX bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Austin to San Marcos, TX on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Austin to San Marcos, TX

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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