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

The cheapest coach tickets from San Marcos to Houston start from £34. The average price for this route is around £48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from San Marcos to Houston?

The average bus journey time from San Marcos to Houston is 7h, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 45m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the San Marcos to Houston route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Valley Transit .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Marcos to Houston?

The earliest bus departs from San Marcos to Houston at 07:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.

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

A bus journey from San Marcos to Houston produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from San Marcos to Houston?

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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Marcos to Houston?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Marcos to Houston?

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 Houston?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus , with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Bus San Marcos to Houston from £30 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 30 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	San Marcos Station	5h	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 1 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	San Marcos Station	5h	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 2 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	08:40	San Marcos Station	9h 45m	18:25	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:35	San Marcos Station	5h 55m	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 3 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:35	San Marcos Station	5h 55m	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	08:40	San Marcos Station	9h 45m	18:25	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 4 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	22:35	San Marcos Station	5h 55m	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 5 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	San Marcos Station	5h	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 6 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	San Marcos Station	5h	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures from San Marcos to Houston on 7 December
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h	21:45	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	23:30	San Marcos Station	5h	04:30	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	17:55	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	22:25	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	14:45	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	22:00	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from San Marcos to Houston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 15 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just £32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

15h 37mAverage duration

155 milesDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£34 - £85	Average duration7h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£32 - £42	Average duration15h 37m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in San Marcos and Houston?

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 Houston

A
Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway
6590 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074, USA
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B
Downtown Greyhound Station
2121 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
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C
Harrisburg Greyhound Station
7000 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
D
Harrisburg Senda Station
7011 Harrisburg Blvd, Houston, TX 77011, USA
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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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,477 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

WiFi2.3

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from San Marcos to Houston?
The cheapest coach tickets from San Marcos to Houston start from £34. The average price for this route is around £48. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from San Marcos to Houston?
The average bus journey time from San Marcos to Houston is 7h, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 9h 45m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the San Marcos to Houston route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 8 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Valley Transit.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from San Marcos to Houston?
The earliest bus departs from San Marcos to Houston at 07:40. And the latest bus departs at 23:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Marcos to Houston?
A bus journey from San Marcos to Houston produces an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from San Marcos to Houston?
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 company has the best Wi-Fi from San Marcos to Houston?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from San Marcos to Houston?
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 Houston?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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The cheapest trip from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US was searched and found on 3 Dec 2025 with a price of £45

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 Houston, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £45 to £57 for a bus ticket from San Marcos, TX, US to Houston, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £45, which is on 2025-12-03.