Bus El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX - Compare all Companies

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

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX from various bus operators like Tornado Bus Company or Greyhound US for the next days.

today

$140

tomorrow

Thursday

Friday

$121

Saturday

$118

Sunday

$109

Monday

$116

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	17h 19m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$140	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/5/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/6/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 19m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $73? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  12:45 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  12:25 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $59
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/7/2026 12:45:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 12:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  7:40 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 6:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 24m shorter, and you will save $73

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	17h 19m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$121	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 19m
Greyhound US	26h 20m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	7:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$127	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $127 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 45m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 0m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:00 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 20m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:20 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $55? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  12:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $57
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/8/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:05 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 5:05:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/9/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 7h 50m longer, but you will save $55

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	26h 20m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	7:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$118	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 26h 20m
Greyhound US	17h 19m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$129	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $129 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 19m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 45m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	16h 0m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	12:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
Tornado Bus Company	16h 15m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	12:15 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 12:15:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $56? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  12:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:05 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:05:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 7h 5m longer, but you will save $56

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Greyhound US	17h 19m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$109	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 19m
	Greyhound US	27h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:35 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station		Economy	$111	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/10/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $48? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  27h 15m
  
  0
  
  4:20 AM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  11:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/10/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/10/2026 11:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 5m
  
  0
  
  7:30 AM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  8:35 AM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:30:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
Travel time is 8h 56m longer, but you will save $48

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Greyhound US	27h 15m	4:20 AM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	8:35 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$116	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 4:20:00 AM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 27h 15m
Greyhound US	17h 19m	5:40 PM	El Paso, TX	Bus Station	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	Economy	$120	A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $120 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 19m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 45m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:45 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
Tornado Bus Company	15h 20m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	11:20 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 11:20:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 20m
Tornado Bus Company	16h 0m	7:00 PM	El Paso, TX	Tornado Bus Station	12:00 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Stop	Basic	$175	A Bus from Tornado Bus Company goes from Tornado Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 PM to Bus Stop, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/12/2026 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $175 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX via San Antonio, TX, you can save more than $54? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Greyhound US
  
  23h 50m
  
  0
  
  5:40 PM
  
  El Paso, TX
  Bus Station
  
  12:55 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $53
  
  A Bus from Greyhound US goes from Bus Station, El Paso, TX (USA) at 5/10/2026 5:40:00 PM to Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 12:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  5:05 PM
  
  San Antonio, TX
  Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Antonio, TX (USA) at 5/11/2026 5:05:00 PM to Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) arriving at 5/11/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is 7h 30m longer, but you will save $54

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX is $96 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX, while Night sees the fewest connections between El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like Tornado Bus Company and Greyhound US that travel 4 times every day by bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX starting from $96!

Cheapest Bus	$96
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:40 PM
Latest Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	521.1 miles
Bus Companies	Tornado Bus Company and Greyhound US

Cheapest bus connections from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave El Paso, TX for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$136

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

Friday 05/08

$121

Saturday 05/09

$118

Sunday 05/10

$109

Monday 05/11

$116

Tuesday 05/12

$134

Wednesday 05/13

$141

Thursday 05/14

Friday 05/15

$129

Saturday 05/16

$129

Sunday 05/17

$123

Monday 05/18

$146

Tuesday 05/19

$154

Wednesday 05/20

$130

Thursday 05/21

$162

Friday 05/22

$173

Saturday 05/23

$131

Sunday 05/24

$151

Monday 05/25

$156

Tuesday 05/26

$122

Wednesday 05/27

Thursday 05/28

$154

Friday 05/29

Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

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

With a price starting from $109, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $122.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX, with $109. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $173.

How to save money travelling from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

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 El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX 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 El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX, 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 buses from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

These are the most booked bus companies between El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX from our users.

Tornado Bus Company from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX

Here you will find the key facts about the Tornado Bus Company bus route El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX:

Cheapest Price	$175
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	7:00 PM
Last Bus	7:00 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	4/11/2026

All bus stations and stops in El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX.

Bus Station

W San Antonio St

Santa Fe St. Station

S Santa Fe St 1007

Tornado Bus Station

W Paisano Dr 400

East (Alameda Ave)

Alameda Ave 8015

Butterfield Trail Blvd

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Texas State University

Victoria Secret

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

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

FAQs about the El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX bus

How much does a El Paso, TX San Marcos, TX bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $96 and takes 18h 19m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $96 and $175. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to San Marcos, TX.

On average, how many connections are available from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX take?

The fastest bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX is offered by Tornado Bus Company and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $175. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from El Paso, TX starts at 5:40 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from El Paso, TX for San Marcos, TX starts at 7:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the El Paso, TX San Marcos, TX route?

When traveling by bus from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX, passengers can travel with Tornado Bus Company and Greyhound US. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

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

You can check all the direct connections between El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Tornado Bus Company and Greyhound US.

What can I take with me on the El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX bus route?

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

What equipment is available for the El Paso, TX San Marcos, TX 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 traveling 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 El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from El Paso, TX to San Marcos, TX?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 4 daily trips between El Paso, TX and San Marcos, TX. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

More bus routes to El Paso, TX and to San Marcos, TX

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