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There are 8 ways to get from Texas State University to Plano by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus US1164
    5h 53m
    $44–61

  2. Drive  243.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Texas State University to Planocar car 243.8 mi
    3h 55m
    $41–59

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain train Texas Eagle
    8h 20m
    $149–227

  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
    6h 17m
    $57–346

  5. Bus, line 801 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 Station Bay J to Republic Square Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane AUS - DFW
    6h 12m
    $329–763

  6. 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 17m
    $76–419

  7. Bus, line 7 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. Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane plane SAT - DFW
    6h 12m
    $73–436

  8. 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 21m
    $227–503

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 256.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Texas State University, TX, USA and Plano, 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 $140–230 and the journey takes 7h 1m.

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