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How to get fromAllen to San Marcosby bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Allen to San Marcos by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus via Dallas

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus Dallas
    5h 39m
    $82–191

  2. Drive 249.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Allen to San Marcoscar car 249.7 mi
    3h 59m
    $46–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    9h 23m
    $104–208

  4. Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Parker Road Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DAL - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    5h 43m
    $114–555

  5. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus 2230
    6h 29m
    $62–91

  6. Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DFW - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    5h 51m
    $350–916

  7. Tram to Dallas, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Parker Road Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    2. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DAL - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    6h 21m
    $96–446

  8. Train to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from 12Th Street Silver Line Station to Dfw Terminal Btrain train
    2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DFW - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    6h 21m
    $687–1,147

Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Allen, TX, USA and San Marcos, TX, USA?

Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan once daily. Tickets cost $55–160 and the journey takes 3h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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