What's the distance between San Marcos and Austin by coach?

The journey from San Marcos to Austin by coach covers an approximate distance of 34 miles (55 km).

What is the best way to go from San Marcos to Austin without a car?

The best way to go from San Marcos to Austin without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus San Marcos to Austin from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Marcos to Austin on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	San Marcos Station	1h	19:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	11:20	San Marcos Station	35m	11:55	Austin South Congress	Fastest
Bus	19:05	San Marcos Station	40m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	11:20	San Marcos Station	1h	12:20	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	18:35	San Marcos Station	40m	19:15	Austin South Congress	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Austin on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	San Marcos Station	1h	19:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	02:30	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	02:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	19:05	San Marcos Station	40m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	08:40	San Marcos Station	55m	09:35	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	13:24	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Austin on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:40	San Marcos Station	55m	09:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	02:30	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	02:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	19:05	San Marcos Station	40m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	11:20	San Marcos Station	1h	12:20	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	13:24	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Austin on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:45	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	08:55	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	02:30	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	02:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	19:05	San Marcos Station	40m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	08:40	San Marcos Station	55m	09:35	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	13:24	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Austin on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:35	San Marcos Station	1h	19:35	Downtown Austin	Cheapest
Bus	02:30	Restaurant Mazatlan	25m	02:55	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	Fastest
Bus	19:05	San Marcos Station	40m	19:45	Austin Eastside Bus Plaza	No tags
Bus	07:45	San Marcos Station	1h 10m	08:55	Downtown Austin	No tags
Bus	12:54	Restaurant Mazatlan	30m	13:24	Austin, (TX - TBC Austin)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel 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 £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

54mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£11 - £67	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£10 - £22	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

3/5156 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.3

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi3.8

FlixBus

3.5/511,411 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

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

What's the distance between San Marcos and Austin by coach?
The journey from San Marcos to Austin by coach covers an approximate distance of 34 miles (55 km).
What is the best way to go from San Marcos to Austin without a car?
The best way to go from San Marcos to Austin without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£7

22/11

£7

Today

£8

24/11

£7

25/11

£7

26/11

£7

27/11

£7

28/11

£7

The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Austin, TX, US was searched and found on 24 Nov 2025 with a price of £7

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 £7 to £63 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-24.

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.