Bus and Coach from San Marcos, TX to Houston: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from San Marcos, TX to Houston from various bus operators like FlixBus or Valley Transit for the next days.

today

£53

tomorrow

£60

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

£60

Wednesday

£50

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:25	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 18/12/2025 14:45:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:35	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	04:30	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 18/12/2025 22:35:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	7h 15m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:00	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	£53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 18/12/2025 14:45:00 to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 0m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	21:45	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 18/12/2025 14:45:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	5h 56m	11:59	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	17:55	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 18/12/2025 11:59:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than £22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:45
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  08:30
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 07:45:00 to Austin South Congress Coach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Austin
  North Austin/The Domain
  
  11:40
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save £22

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 56m	11:59	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	17:55	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 11:59:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 56m
FlixBus	5h 0m	23:30	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	04:30	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 23:30:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	7h 0m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	21:45	Houston	Uptown/Upper Kirby	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 14:45:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 0m
FlixBus	7h 15m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:00	Houston	Downtown Houston	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 14:45:00 to Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m
FlixBus	7h 40m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:25	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 14:45:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than £29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:45
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  08:30
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 07:45:00 to Austin South Congress Coach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Austin
  North Austin/The Domain
  
  11:40
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 1h 5m shorter, and you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:25	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 23/12/2025 14:45:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:35	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	04:30	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 23/12/2025 22:35:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m
FlixBus	5h 56m	11:59	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	17:55	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 23/12/2025 11:59:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 23/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than £29? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:45
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  08:30
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 07:45:00 to Austin South Congress Coach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Austin
  North Austin/The Domain
  
  11:40
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save £29

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Valley Transit	5h 56m	11:59	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	17:55	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from Valley Transit goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 24/12/2025 11:59:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 56m
FlixBus	7h 40m	14:45	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	22:25	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 24/12/2025 14:45:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 24/12/2025 22:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	5h 55m	22:35	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	04:30	Houston	Harrisburg Blvd Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 24/12/2025 22:35:00 to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 25/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston via Austin, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  07:45
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  08:30
  
  Austin
  Austin South Congress Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £6
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 19/12/2025 07:45:00 to Austin South Congress Coach Stop, Austin (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 08:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 0m
  
  0
  
  08:40
  
  Austin
  North Austin/The Domain
  
  11:40
  
  Houston
  Uptown/Upper Kirby
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from North Austin/The Domain, Austin (USA) at 19/12/2025 08:40:00 to Uptown/Upper Kirby, Houston (USA) arriving at 19/12/2025 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
Travel Time is 2h 0m shorter, and you will save £19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from San Marcos, TX to Houston is £37 on 05/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston

See here how frequent the connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily coaches from San Marcos, TX to Houston. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between San Marcos, TX and Houston.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 9 coaches from San Marcos, TX to Houston, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Valley Transit that travel 4 times every day by bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Houston starting from £37!

Cheapest Bus	£37
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Coach	11:59
Latest Coach	22:35
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	248.3 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and Valley Transit

Cheapest coach connections from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave San Marcos, TX for Houston: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£53

Friday 19/12

£60

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£60

Wednesday 24/12

£53

Thursday 25/12

£51

Friday 26/12

£55

Saturday 27/12

Sunday 28/12

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

£37

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Houston, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £50, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from San Marcos, TX to Houston. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £60.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Marcos, TX to Houston, with £50. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £50.

How to save money travelling from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from San Marcos, TX to Houston in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from San Marcos, TX to Houston are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in San Marcos, TX and Houston

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in San Marcos, TX and Houston.

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Victoria Secret

Texas State University

University

Aquarena Springs Dr 1946-1982

Downtown Houston

Gray St 605

Harrisburg Blvd Station

Harrisburg Blvd 7000

Main Street

Main St 2121

Uptown/Upper Kirby

Southwest Fwy 2525

Chase Bank

Milam Street 212

Service and Comfort on the bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from San Marcos, TX to Houston? Or which bus companies serve the route San Marcos, TX to Houston? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the San Marcos, TX to Houston bus

How much does a San Marcos, TX - Houston coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the San Marcos, TX - Houston bus trip is available from £37 and takes 5h 56m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from San Marcos, TX to Houston?

The connection San Marcos, TX to Houston is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £37 to £62. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the San Marcos, TX - Houston route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from San Marcos, TX to Houston is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Houston from San Marcos, TX take?

The quickest coach from San Marcos, TX to Houston is provided by FlixBus and takes 5h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £60. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston?

The earliest bus to Houston departs from San Marcos, TX at 11:59. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from San Marcos, TX to Houston?

The latest bus to Houston departs from San Marcos, TX at 22:35. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the San Marcos, TX - Houston route?

Passengers looking to travel from San Marcos, TX to Houston can travel with FlixBus and Valley Transit. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between San Marcos, TX and Houston?

You can check all the direct connections between San Marcos, TX and Houston by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and Valley Transit.

What can I take with me on the bus to Houston from San Marcos, TX?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the San Marcos, TX Houston bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the San Marcos, TX Houston bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from San Marcos, TX to Houston on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route San Marcos, TX to Houston

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to San Marcos, TX and to Houston

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to San Marcos, TX and to Houston. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!