There are 7 ways to get from Texas State University to Plano by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or tram
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
5h 52m$43–67Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallastrain Texas Eagle
8h 20m$90–177Drive 243.7 mi
- Drive from Texas State University to Planocar 243.7 mi
3h 54m$45–65Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas, tram
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- 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
5h 49m$63–368Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus
- Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)plane AUS - DFW
5h 41m$300–765Bus, 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 22m$663–1,117Bus 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$66–360
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 $40 - $70 and takes 5h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Texas State University to Plano is to drive which takes 3h 54m 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 $40 - $70.
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 $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $90 - $180 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 $35–65 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 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
- $50–350
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–340
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from San Antonio International Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–180
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- dart.org
Tram from Inwood/Love Field Station to Downtown Plano Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.dart.org
- 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
- https://www.dart.org
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Marcos to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 210-362-2020
- Website
- viainfo.net
Bus from Navarro & Pecan to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- https://www.viainfo.net/
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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 54m to drive from Texas State University to Plano.
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