There are 8 ways to get from Texas State University to Plano 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 52m$39–59Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
8h 20m$77–163Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Texas State University to Planocar 243.7 mi
3h 55m$45–65Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL)plane AUS - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram
6h 7m$52–326Bus, line 801 bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- 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 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
6h 1m$299–763Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas (DAL)plane SAT - DAL
- Take the tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Stationtram
6h 37m$65–389Bus, line 7 bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airportbus
- Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane SAT - DFW
6h 25m$662–1,116Bus to Waco, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Wacobus
- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane ACT - DFW
6h 17m$222–503
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas (DAL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Texas State University to Plano is to bus which costs $35 - $60 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Texas State University to Plano is to drive which takes 3h 55m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas State University to Plano 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 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas State University to Plano station. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Downtown Plano Station via Ebj Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Texas State University and Plano is 257 miles. The road distance is 245.1 miles.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Plano without a car is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Texas State University to Plano, including transfers.
Texas State University to Plano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
Texas State University to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Plano is to bus which takes 5h 52m and costs $35 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $170 and takes 8h 20m.
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 $30–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 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
- $40–310
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Sunday
- 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
- $45–350
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Waco to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–300
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–460
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
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 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
- $30–55
- 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 San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 512-474-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from South Congress Station Bay J to Republic Square Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Capital Metro
- Phone
- +1 210-362-2020
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
Bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
- Phone
- +52 449 291 3048
- [email protected]
- Website
- TL Premium
Bus from San Marcos to Waco
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $143
- Schedules at
- TL Premium
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More Questions & Answers
Texas State University to Plano bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Texas State University to Plano train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Dallas station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas State University to Plano is 245 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Texas State University to Plano.
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