There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Texas State University by bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus (Flixbus)
best- Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcosbus FlixBus 2230
4h 46m$35–55Train (Amtrak)
cheapest- Take the train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtraktrain Texas Eagle
7h 54m$18–90Drive 225.2 mi
- Drive from Dallas to Texas State Universitycar 225.2 mi
3h 34m$42–60Fly Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DAL - AUS
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcosbus
5h 29m$64–455Bus via Austin
- Take the bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to 534 Red River St Austinbus Dallas
- Take the bus from Downtown Austin to San Marcosbus FlixBus 2230
5h 43m$34–151Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, line 350 bus, bus
- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)plane DFW - AUS
- Take the bus from 5925 Riverside/Grove to 5104 5th/Shadybus
- Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcosbus
6h 24m$131–582Fly Dallas to San Antonio International Airport, bus
- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to San Antonio International Airport (SAT)plane DAL - SAT
- Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcosbus
6h 12m$69–374
Dallas (DAL) to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dallas to Texas State University is to train which costs $18 - $90 and takes 7h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dallas to Texas State University is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs $40 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum and arriving at San Marcos. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dallas and arriving at San Marcos Amtrak. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Dallas and Texas State University is 230 miles. The road distance is 226.5 miles.
The best way to get from Dallas to Texas State University without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $35 - $55.
The bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos takes 4h 25m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Dallas to Texas State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum station.
Dallas to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Dallas to Texas State University is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $90 and takes 7h 54m.
What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Texas State University, TX, USA?
Flixbus USA operates a bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 4h 25m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtrak once daily. Tickets cost $18–90 and the journey takes 7h 33m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Dallas to San Antonio International Airport via Houston Hobby Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Dallas to San Marcos Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–85
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $6–85
Bus from Downtown Austin to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from San Antonio Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- redcoachusa.com
Bus from 593 S Lamar St Dallas to 534 Red River St Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–140
- Website
- https://www.redcoachusa.com
- Web
- $24–140
- Phone
- +1 512-474-1200
- customer.service@capmetro.org
- Website
- capmetro.org
Bus from 5925 Riverside/Grove to 5104 5th/Shady
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.capmetro.org
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More Questions & Answers
Dallas to Texas State University bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Marcos station.
Dallas to Texas State University train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at San Marcos Amtrak station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dallas to Texas State University is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Dallas to Texas State University.
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