How much is the bus ticket from San Marcos to Austin?

The cheapest bus tickets from San Marcos to Austin start from $19. The average price for this route is around $105. 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 San Marcos to Austin?

The average bus travel time from San Marcos to Austin is 30m, covering a distance of 43 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus .

Which bus companies service the San Marcos to Austin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus , FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Marcos to Austin?

The earliest bus departs from San Marcos to Austin at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Marcos to Austin?

A bus trip from San Marcos to Austin generates an estimated 1 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 San Marcos to Austin?

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 11828 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Marcos to Austin?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Marcos to Austin?

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 San Marcos to Austin?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Marcos to Austin from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	12:55pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	1:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:20pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	35m	12:55pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:55pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	1:25pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	12:15pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	11:45am	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	12:15pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	1:24pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	San Marcos Station	1h	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	1:24pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on January 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:35pm	San Marcos Station	1h	7:35pm	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	2:30am	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	2:55am	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	7:05pm	San Marcos Station	40m	7:45pm	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54pm	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	1:24pm	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Austin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Austin. The journey takes about 54 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

54mAverage Duration

48 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $135	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $39	Average Duration54m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Marcos and Austin?

Stops in San Marcos

A
San Marcos Station
338 S Guadalupe St, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
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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

Stops in Austin

A
Greyhound Station
916 E Koenig Ln, Austin, TX 78752, USA
B
Airport Blvd
2001 Airport Blvd, Austin, TX 78702, USA
C
Brazos St
35 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA
D
Ben White Bd & I-35
711 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78704, USA

Compare bus companies

Tornado Bus

3/5168 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi4.1

FlixBus

3.5/511,945 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Valley Transit

3/538 reviews

Staff4

Timeliness3.5

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.8

US bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, 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 San Marcos to Austin?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Marcos to Austin start from $19. The average price for this route is around $105. 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 San Marcos to Austin?
The average bus travel time from San Marcos to Austin is 30m, covering a distance of 43 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 25m and is operated by Tornado Bus.
Which bus companies service the San Marcos to Austin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from Tornado Bus, FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Marcos to Austin?
The earliest bus departs from San Marcos to Austin at 2:25am. And the latest bus departs at 7:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Marcos to Austin?
A bus trip from San Marcos to Austin generates an estimated 1 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 San Marcos to Austin?
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 11828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Marcos to Austin?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Tornado Bus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Marcos to Austin?
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 San Marcos to Austin?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Tornado Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

01-04

$10

01-05

$11

Today

$11

01-07

$10

01-08

$9

01-09

$10

01-10

$10

01-11

$10

The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Jan 8, 2026 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $114 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2026-01-08.

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.