Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | San Marcos Station | Cheapest | ||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit | Bus | Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby | San Marcos Station | Fastest | ||||
Greyhound Lines Mexico + FlixBus | Bus | Houston Bus Station | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
FlixBus + Valley Transit | Bus | Downtown Gray & Smith | San Marcos Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Houston Lockwood, (TX - TBC Lockwood) | Restaurant Mazatlan | No tags |
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Get from Houston to San Marcos
The journey takes about 6 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Houston and San Marcos?
Stops in Houston
- A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA - B2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
- C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA - D7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
- E
Clay St & Louisiana St
600-698 Clay St, Houston, TX 77002, USA - F
Lockwood Dr & Harvey Wilson Dr
820 Lockwood Dr, Houston, TX 77002, USA
Stops in San Marcos
- A338 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
- B
San Marcos Bus Stop (Victoria Secret)
1593-1607 Centerpoint Rd, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA - C
San Marcos Bus Stop
1210 S Interstate Hwy 35, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Houston, US to San Marcos, TX, US by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Houston to San Marcos?
The cheapest bus tickets from Houston to San Marcos start from $58. The average price for this route is around $92. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Houston to San Marcos?
The average bus travel time from Houston to San Marcos is 6h 35m, covering a distance of 256 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 20m and is operated by Greyhound.
Which bus companies service the Houston to San Marcos route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Tornado Bus, Valley Transit, Greyhound.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Houston to San Marcos?
The earliest bus departs from Houston to San Marcos at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 7:15pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Houston to San Marcos?
A bus trip from Houston to San Marcos generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Houston to San Marcos?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Houston to San Marcos?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Houston to San Marcos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Houston to San Marcos?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Houston, US to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $145To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Houston, US to San Marcos, TX, US, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $145 to $172 for a bus ticket from Houston, US to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $145 which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually Tornado Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
