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How to get fromAlpine to San Marcosby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Alpine to San Marcos by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Ft Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Stockton to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    10h 7m
    $77–136

  2. Drive 398 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alpine to San Marcoscar car 398 mi
    6h 30m
    $73–105

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    11h 27m
    $130–290

  4. Bus, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MAF - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 30m
    $134–613

  5. Bus, fly to San Antonio International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MAF - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    11h 8m
    $136–563

Alpine to San Marcos by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 7m

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

You can take a vehicle from Alpine to San Marcos via Alpine, Fort Stockton, and San Antonio Bus Station in around 10h 7m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alpine Amtrak Station to San Marcos Amtrak 3 times a week. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 11h 27m.

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