Find coaches from Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US

Compare 2 ways to travel from Kansas City to San Marcos

Bus
Average priceUS$140 - US$258Average duration15h 45m
27kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$153 - US$381Average duration1d 10h
97kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Kansas City to San Marcos

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach San Marcos. The journey takes about 15 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just US$140, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8bus per day
15h 45mAverage duration
US$140Cheapest ticket
27kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$258
Average bus trip duration15h 45m
Number of daily buses8
Earliest bus departure06:15
Distance665 miles
Latest bus departure22:45

Kansas City to San Marcos Bus

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We make sure you can find a bus service from Kansas City to San Marcos from the most reliable bus companies operating this trip.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Kansas City to San Marcos, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Kansas City, MO - San Marcos, TX, US

  1. What's the distance between Kansas City and San Marcos by coach?

    The distance between Kansas City and San Marcos by coach is approximately 669 miles (1079 km).

  2. How can I travel from Kansas City to San Marcos avoiding air travel?

    You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
28/08
US$245
29/08
US$245
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US$245
31/08
US$245
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US$245
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$245

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$245 to US$245 for a bus ticket from Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$245, which is on 2025-08-31.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Kansas City and San Marcos!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Kansas City to San Marcos, get comfy and count the stars.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Kansas City to San Marcos that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Kansas City to San Marcos, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

Will you be returning to Kansas City, MO by bus?

Bus from San Marcos, TX, US to Kansas City, MO

You can also go to San Marcos, TX, US by train

Train from Kansas City, MO to San Marcos, TX, US

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