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How to get fromSan Marcos to Planoby bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or taxi

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There are 11 ways to get from San Marcos to Plano by bus, tram, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, tram

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    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    2. Take the tram from Bachman Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram tram Orange
    6h 2m
    $41–65

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    7h 59m
    $87–177

  3. Drive 244 mi

    1. Drive from San Marcos to Planocar car 244 mi
    3h 54m
    $45–65

  4. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane AUS - DAL
    3. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram tram
    5h 45m
    $57–357

  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 Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus bus Houston
    7h 14m
    $53–107

  6. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellumbus bus FlixBus 2230
    7h 26m
    $42–66

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

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Congress Bay B to Grove/Riversidebus bus
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane AUS - DFW
    5h 38m
    $299–764

  8. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SAT - DFW
    6h 1m
    $663–1,117

  9. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane SAT - DAL
    3. Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram tram
    6h 15m
    $66–370

  10. Bus to Waco, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Wacobus bus
    2. Fly from Waco (ACT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane ACT - DFW
    6h 17m
    $215–495

  11. Train, taxi to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Temple Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Temple Station to Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane GRK - DFW
    7h 15m
    $177–512

San Marcos to Plano by bus and tram

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $80–180 and the journey takes 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Marcos to Downtown Plano Station via Austin South Congress, South Congress Station Bay J, UT West Mall Station, Austin, TX - UT Austin, Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St, and Ebj Union Station in around 7h 14m.

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