There are 8 ways to get from San Marcos to Denton by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Irving (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
6h 1m$42–71Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from San Marcos to Dentonbus FlixBus 2230
6h 15m$40–75Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
9h 16m$91–186Drive 254.5 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Dentoncar 254.5 mi
4h 4m$47–68Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, train
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the train from Trinity Mills Station to Downtown Denton Transit Centertrain
6h 1m$58–363Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus
6h 6m$300–768Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAT - DAL
6h 31m$67–376Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SAT - DFW
- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Dentonbus
6h 29m$664–1,121
San Marcos to Denton by bus, tram, and train (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Denton is to bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Denton is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs $45 - $70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from San Marcos and arriving at Denton. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to Denton. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Downtown Denton Transit Center via Ebj Union Station, West End Station and Trinity Mills Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between San Marcos and Denton is 267 miles. The road distance is 256 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Denton without a car is to bus via Irving which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from San Marcos to Denton, including transfers.
San Marcos to Denton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
San Marcos to Denton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Denton is to bus via Irving which takes 6h 1m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 9h 16m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Denton, Denton County, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 7h 1m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Website
- Denton County Transport
Train from Trinity Mills Station to Downtown Denton Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Denton County Transport
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Denton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Denton bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
San Marcos to Denton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Denton is 256 miles. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from San Marcos to Denton.
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