Bus Dallas to San Marcos, TX - Compare all Companies

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

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

today

$32

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

$32

Friday

$36

Saturday

$34

Sunday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	5:40 PM	Dallas	Downtown	10:15 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 25m	7:00 PM	Dallas	Downtown	11:25 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 0m	4:30 PM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	8:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 7/27/2026 4:30:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 5m	6:00 PM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	10:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 45m	7:15 PM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	11:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Dallas	Downtown	3:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/30/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 45m	2:45 PM	Dallas	Downtown	7:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Valley Transit	4h 49m	7:10 AM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 15m	7:30 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	4h 49m	7:10 AM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Dallas	Downtown	3:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/31/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
FlixBus	4h 45m	2:45 PM	Dallas	Downtown	7:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 15m	7:30 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	5:40 PM	Dallas	Downtown	10:15 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 8/1/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 25m	7:00 PM	Dallas	Downtown	11:25 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
Valley Transit	4h 49m	7:10 AM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
Greyhound US	7h 15m	11:55 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 8/1/2026 11:55:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 15m	7:30 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	4h 49m	7:10 AM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 49m
FlixBus	4h 25m	7:00 PM	Dallas	Downtown	11:25 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 8/2/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 25m
FlixBus	4h 30m	10:30 AM	Dallas	Downtown	3:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Downtown, Dallas (USA) at 8/2/2026 10:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 30m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 15m	7:30 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 8/2/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 0m	8:00 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	12:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) at 8/2/2026 8:00:00 AM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX is $30 on 8/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dallas and San Marcos, TX

See here how frequent the connections between Dallas and San Marcos, TX are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 27 daily buses from Dallas to San Marcos, TX. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Dallas and San Marcos, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 40 buses from Dallas to San Marcos, TX, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dallas and San Marcos, TX, with 32 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 21 times every day by bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos, TX starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	3h 15m
Earliest Bus	4:30 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	211.6 miles
Bus Companies	Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus, Valley Transit, Greyhound US and Greyhound Lines Mexico

Cheapest bus connections from Dallas to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 21 buses from 5 bus companies leave Dallas for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$32

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$32

Thursday 07/30

$32

Friday 07/31

$36

Saturday 08/01

$34

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

$34

Tuesday 08/04

$36

Wednesday 08/05

$36

Thursday 08/06

$36

Friday 08/07

$36

Saturday 08/08

$37

Sunday 08/09

$40

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$31

Wednesday 08/12

$30

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$34

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$36

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dallas to San Marcos, TX, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $32, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dallas to San Marcos, TX, with $32. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas to San Marcos, TX are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station

South Lamar Street 205

East Transfer Center

North Olive Street 330

Market Center

Harry Hines Blvd 4500

Bishop Arts

Jefferson Bd

Downtown

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Texas State University

Victoria Secret

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

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

FAQs about the Dallas to San Marcos, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 4h 35m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $70. 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 Dallas to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the Dallas to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 21 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 3h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $70. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from Dallas starts at 4:30 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 Dallas to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Dallas for San Marcos, TX starts at 8:30 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 Dallas San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Dallas to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus 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 Dallas and San Marcos, TX?

You can check all the direct connections between Dallas 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: Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas to San Marcos, TX on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dallas and to San Marcos, TX

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dallas and to San Marcos, TX. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!