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

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There are 7 ways to get from Richardson to San Marcos by bus, train (Amtrak), car, tram, plane, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Bus via Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co

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    1. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus Dallas
    5h 17m
    $61–166

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcosbus bus FlixBus 2230
    6h 7m
    $41–66

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    9h 5m
    $83–183

  4. Drive 238.3 mi

    1. Drive from Richardson to San Marcoscar car 238.3 mi
    3h 48m
    $44–63

  5. Tram, tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 310 bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Spring Valley Station to St Paul Stationtram tram
    2. Take the tram from St Paul Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram tram
    3. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DAL - AUS
    4. Take the bus from 5902 Riverside/Grove to 700 Ben Whitebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    5h 27m
    $96–533

  6. Fly Dallas to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane DAL - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    6h 5m
    $78–434

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 310 bus, bus

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane DFW - AUS
    2. Take the bus from 5902 Riverside/Grove to 700 Ben Whitebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    6h 10m
    $358–890

Richardson to San Marcos by tram and train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration9h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 239 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Richardson, 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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