There are 5 ways to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus FlixBus 2270 / ...
5h 51m$50–72Drive 156 mi
cheapest- Drive from Texas State University to Sugar Landcar 156 mi
2h 37m$27–39Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Stationtrain Texas Eagle
- Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
10h 1m$157–247Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Downtown Austinbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus
- Take the bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Drbus 161
7h 36m$50–73Bus via Austin #2
- Take the bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congressbus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Drbus 161
10h 2m$89–129
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Texas State University to Sugar Land. However, there are services departing from San Marcos and arriving at West Bellfort Park & Ride via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza and Smith St @ Pierce St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Texas State University to Sugar Land. However, there are services departing from San Marcos Amtrak and arriving at Houston via San Antonio Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.
The distance between Texas State University and Sugar Land is 216 miles. The road distance is 156.9 miles.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land, including transfers.
Texas State University to Sugar Land bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Marcos station.
Texas State University to Sugar Land train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from San Marcos Amtrak station.
The best way to get from Texas State University to Sugar Land is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 10h 1m.
What companies run services between Texas State University, TX, USA and Sugar Land, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Sugar Land via San Marcos, Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, Downtown Houston, Smith St @ Pierce St, and West Bellfort Park & Ride in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Texas State University to Sugar Land via San Marcos Amtrak, San Antonio Station, Houston, Preston St @ Artesian Pl, Smith St @ Jefferson St, and West Bellfort Park & Ride in around 10h 1m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to San Antonio Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Antonio Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $110–180
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Downtown Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Marcos to Austin South Congress
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Joseph Pkwy @ Louisiana St to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
Bus from Downtown Transit Center to W Bellfort Ave @ Wilcrest Dr
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Metropolitan Transit Harris County
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Website
- RedCoach
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Booking & Getting There
Texas State University to Sugar Land bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Austin Eastside Bus Plaza station.
Texas State University to Sugar Land train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Antonio Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Texas State University to Sugar Land is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Texas State University to Sugar Land.
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