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

today
$214
tomorrow
$215
Wednesday
$215
Thursday
$219
Friday
Saturday
$215
Sunday
$215

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $214
FlixBus 43h 44m 5:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
FlixBus 45h 30m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
Greyhound US 47h 0m 8:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 6:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 45h 30m 10:00 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
FlixBus 43h 44m 5:15 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
Greyhound US 47h 30m 8:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 6:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
FlixBus 46h 29m 2:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
FlixBus 49h 0m 6:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 6:30 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
Greyhound US 43h 29m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX via Austin, you can save more than $52? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      43h 15m
      0
      2:00 AM
      Philadelphia
      IRS Building
      3:50 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $153
    • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • FlixBus
      0h 50m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Austin
      North Austin/The Domain
      8:15 PM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $52

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia IRS Building 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $219
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $220
Greyhound US 43h 29m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $220
FlixBus 46h 40m 10:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:40 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $221
Greyhound US 46h 59m 2:00 PM Philadelphia IRS Building 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $221
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX via Austin, you can save more than $56? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      43h 15m
      0
      2:00 AM
      Philadelphia
      IRS Building
      3:50 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $153
    • Waiting Time 3h 35m
    • FlixBus
      0h 50m
      0
      7:25 PM
      Austin
      North Austin/The Domain
      8:15 PM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 2h 10m longer, but you will save $56

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
Greyhound US 43h 29m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
FlixBus 47h 35m 10:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 8:35 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $217
Greyhound US 46h 59m 2:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $217
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX via Austin, you can save more than $53? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Greyhound US
      44h 30m
      0
      3:55 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      10:05 PM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      0
      Greyhound US
      Economy
      $156
    • Waiting Time 0h 30m
    • FlixBus
      0h 50m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Austin
      RedCoach Stop
      11:25 PM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 3h 25m longer, but you will save $53

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Greyhound US 42h 5m 2:00 AM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $215
FlixBus 42h 15m 1:50 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 7:05 PM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
Greyhound US 43h 29m 5:30 PM Philadelphia Convention Center 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $216
FlixBus 47h 35m 10:00 AM Philadelphia Spring Garden St Station 8:35 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $217
Greyhound US 46h 59m 2:00 PM Philadelphia Schuylkill Ave and Walnut Street 11:59 AM San Marcos, TX Bus Station  Economy $217
  • Did you know that if you travel from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX via Austin, you can save more than $66? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      53h 40m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Philadelphia
      Spring Garden St Station
      3:15 AM
      Austin
      5119 Eastside Bus Plaza
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $143
    • Waiting Time 10h 25m
    • FlixBus
      1h 0m
      0
      1:40 PM
      Austin
      RedCoach Stop
      2:40 PM
      San Marcos, TX
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $6
    Travel time is 12h 35m longer, but you will save $66

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX is $214 on 4/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Philadelphia and San Marcos, TX

See here how frequent the connections between Philadelphia and San Marcos, TX are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily buses from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 10 daily coaches between Philadelphia and San Marcos, TX.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 27 buses from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Philadelphia and San Marcos, TX, with 18 offers.

Facts about the bus from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX

Compare all providers like Greyhound US and FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX in one click! Book your bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX starting from $214!

Cheapest Bus $214
Fastest Bus 41h 5m
Earliest Bus 1:50 AM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 15 Ø
Distance 1,459.6 miles
Bus Companies Greyhound US and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX

Every day, 15 buses from 2 bus companies leave Philadelphia for San Marcos, TX: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/19
Monday 04/20
$214
Tuesday 04/21
$215
Wednesday 04/22
$215
Thursday 04/23
$219
Friday 04/24
Saturday 04/25
$215
Sunday 04/26
$219
Monday 04/27
$219
Tuesday 04/28
$215
Wednesday 04/29
$215
Thursday 04/30
$214
Friday 05/01
$214
Saturday 05/02
$219
Sunday 05/03
$217
Monday 05/04
$215
Tuesday 05/05
$215
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
Friday 05/08
$219
Saturday 05/09
$218
Sunday 05/10
$218
Monday 05/11
$222
Tuesday 05/12
$222
Wednesday 05/13
$218
Thursday 05/14
$218
Friday 05/15
$224
Saturday 05/16

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

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $214, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $215.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX, with $214. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $217.

How to save money travelling from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX

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

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

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

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

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

FAQs about the Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $214 and takes 41h 15m to reach San Marcos, TX. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $214 and $227. 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 Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX each day?

Every day, the Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX is offered by Greyhound US and takes 41h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $215. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in San Marcos, TX from Philadelphia starts at 1:50 AM. 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 Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX?

The latest bus trip departing from Philadelphia for San Marcos, TX starts at 10:00 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 Philadelphia San Marcos, TX route?

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

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

You can check all the direct connections between Philadelphia 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: Greyhound US and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Philadelphia 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 15 daily trips between Philadelphia 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.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Philadelphia to San Marcos, TX?

Prices and availability for 15 trips between Philadelphia and San Marcos, TX change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

More bus routes to Philadelphia and to San Marcos, TX

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

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