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

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There are 7 ways to get from Houston to San Marcos by plane, bus, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane HOU - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 12m
    $197–868

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to San Diego International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane IAH - SAN
    2. Take the bus from Broadway & 1st Av to Escondido Transit Centerbus bus
    7h 52m
    $139–621

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Cobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oceanside Transportation Centerbus bus
    34h 38m
    $257–525

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Los Angelestrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Oceansidetrain train Pacific Surfliner
    40h 34m
    $547–1,134

  5. Drive 1,470.8 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to San Marcoscar car 1,470.8 mi
    22h 45m
    $269–388

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane HOU - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 34m
    $178–693

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane IAH - LAX
    2. Take the bus from LAX Terminal 3 Lower Level pickup to 301 Mission Ave STE 205, Oceanside, CAbus bus
    8h 57m
    $240–516

Houston to San Marcos by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration40h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$547Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Houston to San Marcos.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,368.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Capitol St @ Smith St to Mission Rd & Pico Av via N Main St @ Airline Dr, Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, El Paso Bus Station, Los Angeles Union Station, Oceanside Transportation Center, Oceanside Transit Center Stall 10, and Vista Transit Center Stall 7 in around 34h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to San Marcos Civic Center Station via Los Angeles, Oceanside, and Oceanside Transit Center in around 40h 34m.

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