TX → TX · about 213 miles
Dallas to San Marcos bus & train schedule
Amtrak and FlixBus run 33 direct buses and trains a week from Dallas to San Marcos. The fastest takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the first departure leaves at 10:30 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Buses and trains a week
- 33
- Fastest trip
- 4h 25m
- First departure
- 10:30 AM
- Last departure
- 7:00 PM
7 of the 33 buses and trains a week stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM | 4h 30m | Daily | Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos CARTS | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 12:38 PM | 8:08 PM | 7h 30m | Daily | Dallas to San Marcos Amtrak | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:45 PM | 7:30 PM | 4h 45m | Wed–Sun | Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos CARTS | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 4:35 PM | 10:15 PM | 5h 40m | Daily | Dallas Fort Worth Airport to San Marcos CARTS | FlixBus Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 11:25 PM | 4h 25m | Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos CARTS | FlixBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Dallas Where you get off in San Marcos The route of the busiest trip
Where to board in Dallas
Where buses and trains stop in San Marcos
- San Marcos Amtrak Map of San Marcos Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: San Marcos to Dallas
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Dallas to San Marcos?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 4 hours 25 minutes; the typical trip is 5 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Dallas to San Marcos?
The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM (Daily) and the last at 7:00 PM (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun).
Which bus and rail companies go from Dallas to San Marcos?
Amtrak and FlixBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Dallas?
Buses and trains to San Marcos leave from Dallas Amtrak station, Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and Dallas Fort Worth Airport.
Does the bus or train from Dallas to San Marcos stop at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport?
Yes, 7 of the 33 a week: at Dallas Fort Worth Airport.