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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Marcos, TX to Houston from various bus operators like FlixBus or Valley Transit for the next days.
today
$37
tomorrow
Tuesday
$47
Wednesday
$50
Thursday
Friday
$49
Saturday
$39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 5h 56m 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 5:55 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 7h 40m 2:45 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 10:25 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 4:30 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $37
FlixBus 7h 0m 2:45 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 9:45 PM Houston Downtown Houston  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 55m 10:35 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 4:30 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $47
FlixBus 7h 40m 2:45 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 10:25 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
Valley Transit 5h 56m 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 5:55 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 45m
      0
      10:50 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      11:50 AM
      Austin
      North Austin/The Domain
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 0h 20m
    • FlixBus
      3h 25m
      0
      12:10 PM
      Austin
      Austin South Congress Bus Stop
      3:35 PM
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $24
    Travel Time is 1h 10m shorter, and you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 5h 56m 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 5:55 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 7h 20m 3:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 10:25 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 6h 10m 10:20 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 4:30 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      10:50 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Austin
      Austin South Congress Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 30m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      2:00 PM
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel Time is 2h 46m shorter, and you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 7h 20m 3:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 10:25 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $49
FlixBus 6h 40m 3:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 9:45 PM Houston Downtown Houston  Economy $49
Valley Transit 5h 56m 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 5:55 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $50
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 4:30 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      10:50 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Austin
      Austin South Congress Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 30m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      2:00 PM
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Valley Transit 5h 56m 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 5:55 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 7h 20m 3:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 10:25 PM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 4:30 AM Houston Harrisburg Blvd Station  Economy $39
FlixBus 6h 40m 3:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station 9:45 PM Houston Downtown Houston  Economy $40
  • Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      3h 10m
      0
      10:50 AM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      11:25 AM
      Austin
      Austin South Congress Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $7
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      2h 30m
      0
      11:30 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      2:00 PM
      Houston
      Downtown Houston
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $26
    Travel Time is 1h 50m shorter, and you will save $6

Frequency of bus connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from San Marcos, TX to Houston. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Marcos, TX and Houston.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 buses from San Marcos, TX to Houston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $37, from Valley Transit

Facts about the bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Houston starting from $37!

Cheapest Bus $37
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 11:59 AM
Latest Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 4 Ø
Distance 154.4 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest bus connections from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave San Marcos, TX for Houston: 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
$37
Monday 07/27
Tuesday 07/28
$47
Wednesday 07/29
$50
Thursday 07/30
Friday 07/31
$56
Saturday 08/01
$39
Sunday 08/02
$37
Monday 08/03
$46
Tuesday 08/04
$42
Wednesday 08/05
$50
Thursday 08/06
$53
Friday 08/07
Saturday 08/08
$41
Sunday 08/09
$50
Monday 08/10
Tuesday 08/11
$55
Wednesday 08/12
$42
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15
Sunday 08/16
Monday 08/17
Tuesday 08/18
Wednesday 08/19
Thursday 08/20
Friday 08/21
Saturday 08/22

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Houston, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $37, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $49.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Marcos, TX to Houston, with $37. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $37.

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

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 Houston 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 Houston, 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 Houston are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from San Marcos, TX to Houston

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

Valley Transit from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Valley Transit

Here you will find the key facts about the Valley Transit bus route San Marcos, TX to Houston:

Cheapest Price $37
Fastest Bus 5h 56m
Earliest Bus 11:59 AM
Last Bus 11:59 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/3/2026

FlixBus from San Marcos, TX to Houston

FlixBus

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

Cheapest Price $37
Fastest Bus 5h 0m
Earliest Bus 2:45 PM
Last Bus 11:30 PM
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 7/3/2026

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the San Marcos, TX to Houston bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $37 and takes 5h 56m to reach Houston. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $37 and $60. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Houston.

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

Every day, the San Marcos, TX to Houston bus route is served by approximately 4 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 Houston take?

The fastest bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston is offered by FlixBus and takes 5h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $37. 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 Houston?

The earliest bus arriving in Houston from San Marcos, TX starts at 11:59 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 Houston?

The latest bus trip departing from San Marcos, TX for Houston 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 Houston route?

When traveling by bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston, passengers can travel with 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 Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston 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 Valley Transit.

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

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

Economy
Economy

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

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