What is the travel distance from San Marcos to Houston?

San Marcos and Houston are 158 miles (254 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from San Marcos to Houston?

The majority of buses traveling from San Marcos to Houston start their journey at San Marcos Station and wind up at Hillcroft Ave & Southwest Freeway. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Houston?

Once in Houston, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Hermann Park Conservancy, Downtown Aquarium, Museum of Fine Arts, Battleship Texas and NASA Johnson Space Center.

Bus San Marcos to Houston from $39 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	San Marcos Station	5h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	San Marcos Station	5h 55m	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	9h 45m	6:25pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	San Marcos Station	5h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h	9:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	San Marcos Station	5h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h	9:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	San Marcos Station	5h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h	9:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h	9:45pm	Houston Uptown/Upper Kirby	Cheapest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:30pm	San Marcos Station	5h	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	Fastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Valley Transit	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 15m	10:00pm	Downtown Gray & Smith	No tags

Next departures for San Marcos to Houston on December 2
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	10:35pm	San Marcos Station	5h 55m	4:30am	Houston Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Valley Transit + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	11:59am	San Marcos Station	5h 56m	5:55pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines Mexico	Bus	2:45pm	San Marcos Station	7h 40m	10:25pm	Houston Bus Station	No tags
	Bus	8:40am	San Marcos Station	9h 45m	6:25pm	The Woodlands - Windvale Center	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from San Marcos to Houston

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Houston. The journey takes about 15 hours 37 minutes and with fares starting at just $41, 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$44 - $109	Average Duration7h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$41 - $54	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

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FlixBus San Marcos Houston recent customer reviews

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September 2, 2024

Valley Transit

3/533 reviews

Staff3.8

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness2.9

Wifi2.3

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

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You can expect to pay from $82 to $82 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 $82 which is on 2025-11-27.