There are 7 ways to get from San Marcos to Spring by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or plane
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Bus (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 51m$45–73Drive 167.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from San Marcos to Springcar 167.2 mi
3h 8m$31–45Train (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
9h 48m$88–186Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane AUS - IAH
4h 17m$801–1,015Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus FlixBus 2230
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus Frisco
9h 6m$84–164Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- 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
4h 33m$109–478Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, line 204 bus
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Take the bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane AUS - HOU
- Take the bus from Travis St @ Pease St to Spring Park & Ridebus
5h 57m$67–348
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Marcos to Spring is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from San Marcos to Spring is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from San Marcos to Spring. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at Spring Park & Ride via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Jefferson St @ Smith St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from San Marcos to Spring. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Houston via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
The distance between San Marcos and Spring is 221 miles. The road distance is 168.1 miles.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Spring without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $45 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from San Marcos to Spring, including transfers.
San Marcos to Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
San Marcos to Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from San Marcos to Spring is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $45 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $85 - $190 and takes 9h 48m.
What companies run services between San Marcos, TX, USA and Spring, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from San Marcos to Spring via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, Jefferson St @ Smith St, and Spring Park & Ride in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Spring via San Antonio Station, Houston, Travis St @ Congress St, and Spring Park & Ride in around 9h 48m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–340
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–410
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
- $13–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $55–130
- 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
- $4–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
San Marcos to Spring bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
San Marcos to Spring train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between San Marcos to Spring is 168 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from San Marcos to Spring.
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