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

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

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  1. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane AUS - MSY
    4h 9m
    $396–961

  2. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Shreveport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Shreveport (SHV)plane plane AUS - SHV
    7h 40m
    $61–381

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    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 New Orleans Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2211
    10h 55m
    $80–138

  4. 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train Sunset Limited
    18h 53m
    $186–403

  5. Drive 511 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to New Orleanscar car 511 mi
    8h 29m
    $94–135

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)plane plane SAT - MSY
    4h 39m
    $94–563

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Lafayette Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane AUS - LFT
    6h 12m
    $72–394

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Lake Charles Regional Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH)plane plane AUS - LCH
    6h 5m
    $67–374

San Marcos to Louisiana by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration10h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 483.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

You can take a bus from San Marcos to New Orleans Bus Station via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 10h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal via San Antonio Station in around 18h 53m.

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