Bus from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US: Tickets & Schedules

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Next departures for Tampa to San Marcos on January 27
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixBus + Valley Transit + Greyhound
Bus
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus + Valley Transit
Bus
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
Tampa Bus Station
San Marcos StationNo tags
Greyhound + FlixBus
Bus
University of South Florida
San Marcos StationNo tags
FlixBus + Greyhound
Bus
University of South Florida
San Marcos StationNo tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Tampa to San Marcos

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 1 day, 14 hours 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just $216, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day
1d 14hAverage Duration
1521 kmDistance
38kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$216 - $381Average Duration1d 14h
38kg CO₂e
Average Price$456 - $509Average Duration3d 3h
138kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Tampa 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Tampa to San Marcos?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Tampa to San Marcos start from $216. The average price for this route is around $234. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Tampa to San Marcos?

    The average bus travel time from Tampa to San Marcos is 1d 14h, covering a distance of 1521 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1d 6h and is operated by Greyhound.

  3. Which bus companies service the Tampa to San Marcos route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Amtrak, FlixBus, Greyhound.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Tampa to San Marcos?

    The earliest bus departs from Tampa to San Marcos at 6:10am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos?

    A bus trip from Tampa to San Marcos generates an estimated 38 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Tampa to San Marcos?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Tampa to San Marcos?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Tampa 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.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Tampa to San Marcos?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

What's the cheapest way to go from Tampa to San Marcos, TX, US?

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