Bus Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX - Compare all Companies

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX from various bus operators like FlixBus or Greyhound US for the next days.

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$212

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$214

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 20m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$212	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $212 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	39h 35m	6:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	8:35 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$217	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $217 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 35m
Greyhound US	38h 10m	5:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 10m
Greyhound US	40h 14m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$230	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $230 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 14m
FlixBus	47h 9m	1:50 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$238	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $238 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 9m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	44h 20m	11:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$214	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 11:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $214 per person are available. Travel duration is 44h 20m
FlixBus	38h 10m	6:00 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:10 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 6:00:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 7:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 10m
Greyhound US	38h 10m	5:55 AM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$225	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $225 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 10m
Greyhound US	40h 14m	8:45 PM	Richmond, VA	Main Street Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$239	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 8/2/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $239 per person are available. Travel duration is 40h 14m

Did you know that if you travel from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX via Austin, you can save more than $70? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  42h 59m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Richmond, VA
  Main Street Station
  
  3:15 AM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $137
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Main Street Station, Richmond, VA (USA) at 7/28/2026 6:00:00 PM to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 3:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $137 per person are available. Travel duration is 34h 15m
- Valley Transit
  
  0h 44m
  
  0
  
  11:15 AM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  11:59 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/30/2026 11:15:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 44m
Travel time is 5h 49m longer, but you will save $70

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX is $212 on 7/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Richmond, VA and San Marcos, TX

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Richmond, VA and San Marcos, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 9 buses from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Richmond, VA and San Marcos, TX, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Greyhound US that travel 7 times every day by bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX starting from $212!

Cheapest Bus	$212
Fastest Bus	37h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	1,288.8 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Richmond, VA for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/26/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

$212

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$214

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$217

Monday 08/03

$213

Tuesday 08/04

$215

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$217

Saturday 08/08

$215

Sunday 08/09

$217

Monday 08/10

$222

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$213

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

Monday 08/17

Tuesday 08/18

$213

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX

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

With a price starting from $212, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $214.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX, with $212. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $238.

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

All bus stations and stops in Richmond, VA and San Marcos, TX

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

Main Street Station

E Main St 1500

VCU Parking

N. Pine Street 271

Central Bus Station

Eastern Bus

N Arthur Ashe Blvd 910

3rd & Franklin

North 3rd Street 70

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 Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX

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

FAQs about the Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $212 and takes 43h 20m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $212 and $239. 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 Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX is offered by Greyhound US and takes 37h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $227. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from Richmond, VA starts at 5:55 AM. 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 Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Richmond, VA for San Marcos, TX starts at 11:45 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 Richmond, VA San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from Richmond, VA to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with FlixBus and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between Richmond, VA 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 and Greyhound US.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Richmond, VA and to San Marcos, TX

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