There are 8 ways to get from Watauga to San Marcos by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
7h 2m$72–162Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Marcosbus FlixBus 2230
7h 9m$37–67Drive 227.7 mi
- Drive from Watauga to San Marcoscar 227.7 mi
3h 42m$42–60Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 310 bus, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
- Take the bus from 5902 Riverside/Grove to 700 Ben Whitebus
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
5h 19m$324–886Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus Greyhound US1159S
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcosbus FlixBus US1164
8h 46m$37–76Tram to Dallas, fly to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlanbus
6h 2m$95–532Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DFW - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus
5h 49m$661–1,117Tram, tram to Dallas, fly to San Antonio International Airport, line 7 bus, bus
- Take the tram from Iron Horse Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Stationtram
- Take the tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Stationtram
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DAL - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecanbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus
6h 39m$77–423
Watauga to San Marcos by tram and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Watauga to San Marcos is to bus which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Watauga to San Marcos is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Watauga to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and arriving at San Marcos via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Watauga station to San Marcos. However, there are services departing from Iron Horse Station and arriving at San Marcos Amtrak via Fort Worth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
The distance between Watauga and San Marcos is 244 miles. The road distance is 229 miles.
The best way to get from Watauga to San Marcos without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $170.
It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Watauga to San Marcos, including transfers.
Watauga to San Marcos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport station.
Watauga to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Fort Worth station.
The best way to get from Watauga to San Marcos is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Watauga, TX, USA and San Marcos, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $70–160 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Marcos twice daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–400
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Fort Worth to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 214-979-1111
- Website
- DART
Tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
Tram from Dfw Airport Station to Inwood/Love Field Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- DART
- Adult - 3 Hour Pass - Unlimited Rides
- $3
- Phone
- +1 817-215-8600
- Website
- Trinity Metro
Tram from Iron Horse Station to DFW Airport Terminal B Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Trinity Metro
- Adults 20-64
- $2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–9
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 512-474-1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Capital Metro
Bus from 5902 Riverside/Grove to 700 Ben White
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Capital Metro
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
Bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to San Marcos, TX - Restaurant Mazatlan
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–130
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adults 11-59
- $30–130
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 210-362-2020
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
Bus from San Antonio International Airport to St. Mary's & Pecan
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- VIA Metropolitan Transit
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More Questions & Answers
Watauga to San Marcos bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Marcos station.
Watauga to San Marcos train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Marcos Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Watauga to San Marcos is 229 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Watauga to San Marcos.
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