Bus San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia: Compare prices and save money

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

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

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$219

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$221

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	43h 0m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$219	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $219 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
FlixBus	48h 10m	11:30 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:40 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:30:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 10m
FlixBus	49h 31m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	2:30 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 AM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 49h 31m
FlixBus	48h 1m	11:59 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	1:00 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$223	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 11:59:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 1:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $223 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 1m
FlixBus	46h 30m	8:40 AM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	8:10 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$224	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/8/2025 8:40:00 AM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $224 per person are available. Travel duration is 46h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia via Houston, you can save more than $33? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  47h 20m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/9/2025 2:45:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
- Busbud
  
  38h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:05 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $140
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 12:05:00 AM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/11/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $140 per person are available. Travel duration is 38h 0m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $33

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	48h 45m	10:35 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	12:20 AM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$221	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 10:35:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/14/2025 12:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $221 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 45m
FlixBus	43h 0m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	3:05 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 0m
FlixBus	43h 40m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	3:45 PM	Philadelphia	Spring Garden St Station	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:05:00 PM to Spring Garden St Station, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
FlixBus	48h 50m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	8:55 PM	Philadelphia	IRS Building	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:05:00 PM to IRS Building, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 8:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 48h 50m
FlixBus	47h 30m	7:05 PM	San Marcos, TX	Bus Station	7:35 PM	Philadelphia	JFK & Broad	Economy	$222	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/11/2025 7:05:00 PM to JFK & Broad, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/13/2025 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $222 per person are available. Travel duration is 47h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia via Houston, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  63h 45m
  
  0
  
  10:20 PM
  
  San Marcos, TX
  Bus Station
  
  4:30 AM
  
  Houston
  Harrisburg Blvd Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $46
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Bus Station, San Marcos, TX (USA) at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 PM to Harrisburg Blvd Station, Houston (USA) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
- Busbud
  
  39h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:50 PM
  
  Houston
  Downtown Houston
  
  3:05 PM
  
  Philadelphia
  Convention Center
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $138
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Downtown Houston, Houston (USA) at 12/10/2025 10:50:00 PM to Convention Center, Philadelphia (USA) arriving at 12/12/2025 3:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $138 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 15m
Travel time is 19h 45m longer, but you will save $37

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia is $219 on 12/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between San Marcos, TX and Philadelphia

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily buses from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between San Marcos, TX and Philadelphia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia, while Morning sees the fewest connections between San Marcos, TX and Philadelphia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 9 times every day by bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia in one click! Book your bus ticket from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia starting from $219!

Cheapest Bus	$219
Fastest Bus	44h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:40 AM
Latest Bus	10:35 PM
Daily Bus Routes	9 Ø
Distance	1,459.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia

Every day, 9 buses from 1 bus companies leave San Marcos, TX for Philadelphia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Monday

Tuesday

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Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

$219

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$221

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

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

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

With a price starting from $219, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $221.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia, with $219. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $222.

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

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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, 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 San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia are also emptier.

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

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

Bus Station

S Guadalupe St 100

LBJ Student Center Garage Bus Stop

Bus Stop

TX-123 1105

Victoria Secret

Texas State University

Central Bus Station

Filbert St 1001

Market St

Spring Garden St Station

Spring Garden St & 2nd St

JFK & Broad

John F Kennedy Blvd 1401

30th Street Station

Market St 2955

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

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

FAQs about the San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia bus

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

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $219 and takes 44h 0m to reach Philadelphia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $219 and $272. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Philadelphia.

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

Every day, the San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia bus route is served by approximately 9 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia is offered by FlixBus and takes 44h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $219. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus arriving in Philadelphia from San Marcos, TX starts at 8:40 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 San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia?

The latest bus trip departing from San Marcos, TX for Philadelphia starts at 10:35 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 San Marcos, TX Philadelphia route?

When traveling by bus from San Marcos, TX to Philadelphia, passengers can travel with 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 San Marcos, TX and Philadelphia?

You can check all the direct connections between San Marcos, TX and Philadelphia 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.

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

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

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 Philadelphia

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