There are 7 ways to get from San Marcos to Richardson by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
5h 23m$43–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
7h 47m$86–177Drive 238.6 mi
- Drive from San Marcos to Richardsoncar 238.6 mi
3h 48m$44–63Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Arapaho Center Stationtram
5h 18m$58–348Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
5h 35m$333–768Bus 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 6m$65–380Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- 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
6h 16m$665–1,120
San Marcos to Richardson by bus and tram (Flixbus)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Richardson is to bus which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Richardson is to drive which takes 3h 48m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Richardson station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at Park Lane Station via Bachman Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to Richardson station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Spring Valley Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
The distance between San Marcos and Richardson is 252 miles. The road distance is 240 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Richardson without a car is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from San Marcos to Richardson, including transfers.
San Marcos to Richardson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
San Marcos to Richardson train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Richardson is to bus which takes 5h 23m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $180 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Richardson, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 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
- $45–330
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
- $50–360
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
- $65–410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
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
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Arapaho Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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 San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Richardson bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
San Marcos to Richardson train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Richardson is 240 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from San Marcos to Richardson.
There are 1942+ hotels available in Richardson.








