Bus San Marcos, TX to Dallas: Compare prices and save money

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

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

today

$32

tomorrow

$30

Wednesday

Thursday

$32

Friday

$36

Saturday

$34

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 40m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	4h 45m	10:50 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	3:35 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
Valley Transit	4h 15m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	Economy	$32	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 10m	2:30 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	5:40 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 2:30:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 35m	3:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/27/2026 3:40:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 35m	7:10 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:45 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
FlixBus	4h 40m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Valley Transit	4h 15m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	Economy	$31	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:05:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 40m	2:30 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	6:10 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 2:30:00 AM to I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 0m	3:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	7:40 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 3:40:00 AM to I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	7:15 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 40m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Valley Transit	4h 15m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	Economy	$32	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 10m	2:30 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	5:40 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 35m	3:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/30/2026 3:40:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	7:15 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 40m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/31/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Valley Transit	4h 15m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	Economy	$36	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/31/2026 7:05:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 10m	2:30 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	5:40 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 35m	3:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	7:15 AM	Dallas	Bishop Arts	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/31/2026 3:40:00 AM to Bishop Arts, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/31/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Dallas via Austin, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:10 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Valley Transit
  
  3h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Dallas
  Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	7:15 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:10 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:15:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 12:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 40m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:20 PM	Dallas	Downtown	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 8:40:00 AM to Downtown, Dallas (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
Valley Transit	4h 15m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	11:20 PM	Dallas	Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB	Economy	$35	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 7:05:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Tornado Bus Company	3h 40m	2:30 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	6:10 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 2:30:00 AM to I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Tornado Bus Company	4h 0m	3:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	7:40 AM	Dallas	I-30 TBC Terminal	Economy	$70	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 8/1/2026 3:40:00 AM to I-30 TBC Terminal, Dallas (USA) arriving at 8/1/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Dallas via Austin, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 10m
  
  0
  
  7:10 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:10:00 PM to Austin South Congress Bus Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Valley Transit
  
  3h 25m
  
  0
  
  7:55 PM
  
  Austin
  5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
  
  11:20 PM
  
  Dallas
  Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Valley Transit goes from 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza, Austin (USA) at 7/28/2026 7:55:00 PM to Harry Hines @ Webb Chapel Ext - S - MB, Dallas (USA) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
Travel time is 0h 30m longer, but you will save $4

Frequency of bus connections between San Marcos, TX and Dallas

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 19 daily buses from San Marcos, TX to Dallas. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 15 daily coaches between San Marcos, TX and Dallas.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 35 buses from San Marcos, TX to Dallas, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Marcos, TX and Dallas, with 11 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/11/2026 costs just $30, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from San Marcos, TX to Dallas

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 17 times every day by bus from San Marcos, TX to Dallas in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Dallas starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	17 Ø
Distance	211.6 miles
Bus Companies	Tornado Bus Company, FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from San Marcos, TX to Dallas

Every day, 17 buses from 3 bus companies leave San Marcos, TX for Dallas: 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

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$32

Friday 08/07

$36

Saturday 08/08

$32

Sunday 08/09

$36

Monday 08/10

$32

Tuesday 08/11

$30

Wednesday 08/12

$34

Thursday 08/13

$32

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$36

Monday 08/17

$36

Tuesday 08/18

$30

Wednesday 08/19

Thursday 08/20

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

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

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

With a price starting from $30, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Marcos, TX to Dallas. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Marcos, TX to Dallas, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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

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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas, 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Texas State University

Victoria Secret

Bus Station

South Lamar Street 205

East Transfer Center

North Olive Street 330

Market Center

Harry Hines Blvd 4500

Bishop Arts

Jefferson Bd

Downtown

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

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

FAQs about the San Marcos, TX to Dallas bus

How much does a San Marcos, TX Dallas 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 Dallas. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 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 Dallas.

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

Every day, the San Marcos, TX to Dallas bus route is served by approximately 17 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Marcos, TX to Dallas is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 3h 10m. 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas?

The earliest bus arriving in Dallas from San Marcos, TX starts at 2:30 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas?

The latest bus trip departing from San Marcos, TX for Dallas starts at 11:30 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 San Marcos, TX Dallas route?

When traveling by bus from San Marcos, TX to Dallas, 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 San Marcos, TX and Dallas?

You can check all the direct connections between San Marcos, TX and Dallas 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas 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 San Marcos, TX Dallas 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 San Marcos, TX Dallas 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 San Marcos, TX to Dallas on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to San Marcos, TX and to Dallas

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