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How to get fromSan Marcos to Houstonby bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    4h 10m
    $30–53

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    8h 23m
    $81–174

  3. Drive 165 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Houstoncar car 165 mi
    2h 42m
    $31–44

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    4h 36m
    $93–663

  5. Bus via Austin

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus FlixBus 2230
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Frisco
    7h 44m
    $70–149

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 102 bus

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AUS - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Airmail Rd @ Pallet Rd to Milam St @ Preston Stbus bus
    5h 3m
    $758–965

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAT - HOU
    4h 56m
    $102–666

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAT - IAH
    5h 19m
    $62–388

San Marcos to Houston by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to Downtown Houston via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Houston via San Antonio Station in around 8h 23m.

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