There are 8 ways to get from San Marcos to Pearland by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus via Downtown Houston (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
5h 16m$53–77Drive 178.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Pearlandcar 178.3 mi
3h 5m$33–47Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
8h 46m$126–228Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
3h 38m$69–359Bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Telephone Rdbus San Antonio
11h 28m$115–149Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane SAT - HOU
4h 16m$76–391Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
5h 41m$782–994Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane SAT - IAH
- Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airportbus
6h 15m$84–436
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Pearland is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Pearland is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Pearland. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at Hobby Airport via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to Pearland. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Houston via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between San Marcos and Pearland is 209 miles. The road distance is 179.3 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Pearland without a car is to bus via Downtown Houston which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from San Marcos to Pearland, including transfers.
San Marcos to Pearland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
San Marcos to Pearland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Pearland is to bus via Downtown Houston which takes 5h 16m and costs $50 - $80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $120 - $230 and takes 8h 46m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Pearland, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from San Marcos to Pearland via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, and Hobby Airport in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Pearland via San Antonio Station and Houston in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–360
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–320
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Austin to Houston - Telephone Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–110
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Pearland bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
San Marcos to Pearland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Pearland is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from San Marcos to Pearland.
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