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How to get fromSouth Bend to San Marcosby plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or train

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SBN - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    7h 20m
    $186–851

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane ORD - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    9h 17m
    $160–623

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Austinbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    25h 53m
    $226–501

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    33h 3m
    $406–904

  5. Drive 1,210.4 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to San Marcoscar car 1,210.4 mi
    20h 10m
    $221–320

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MDW - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 51m
    $203–946

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane MDW - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    9h 28m
    $190–826

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane ORD - SAT
    3. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    9h 52m
    $207–623

South Bend to San Marcos by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration33h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$406Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,054.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and San Marcos, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from South Bend, IN to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan via Chicago, Clinton Blue Line Station, Ogden & Kedzie, Chicago, and Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co in around 25h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Bend Station to San Marcos Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 33h 3m.

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