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

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

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  1. Fly Tampa to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane TPA - AUS
    2. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    6h 43m
    $214–936

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcosbus bus
    28h 16m
    $166–328

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to San Marcos Amtraktrain train Texas Eagle
    2d 23h
    $932–2,008

  4. Drive 1,111.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to San Marcoscar car 1,111.2 mi
    18h 56m
    $203–293

  5. Fly Tampa to San Antonio International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane plane TPA - SAT
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    7h 21m
    $241–1,116

  6. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane SRQ - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    8h 56m
    $214–1,054

  7. Train to Orlando, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane plane MCO - AUS
    3. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus bus
    9h
    $209–528

  8. Bus via San Antonio

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus bus
    28h 50m
    $172–349

Tampa to San Marcos by bus and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 970.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to San Marcos via Tallahassee, Houston Bus Station, Magnolia Park Transit Center WB, Theater District Capitol WB, Smith St @ Rusk St, Pierce St @ Louisiana St, Downtown Houston, and Austin Eastside Bus Plaza in around 28h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to San Marcos Amtrak via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 23h.

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