What is the distance between San Marcos and Austin?

The distance between San Marcos and Austin is approximately 55 km (34 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Marcos to Austin?

Buses departing from San Marcos Station in San Marcos will take you to Greyhound Station in Austin.

Bus San Marcos to Austin from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Marcos to Austin on November 22
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	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	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 November 23
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	7:45am	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	8:55am	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 November 24
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 November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	55m	9:35am	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	11:20am	San Marcos Station	1h	12:20pm	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 $18, 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$20 - $122	Average Duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$18 - $40	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

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Staff4.5

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Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US by bus

What is the distance between San Marcos and Austin?
The distance between San Marcos and Austin is approximately 55 km (34 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from San Marcos to Austin?
Buses departing from San Marcos Station in San Marcos will take you to Greyhound Station in Austin.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-18

$11

11-19

$11

Today

$13

11-21

$13

11-22

$12

11-23

$13

11-24

$12

11-25

$13

The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $116 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 $12 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.