How to get from Houston to San Marcos
3 ways, 1686 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 15h 14m | $670–980 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 36h 44m | $185–255 estimated |
| Taxi | 36h 44m | $3,730–5,150 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Houston to San Marcos?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 15h 14m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 1686 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Houston to San Marcos?
- Drive is the cheapest, from $185. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Houston to San Marcos?
- About 1h 28m in the air (HOU → ATL), about 15h 14m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run $670–980; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is San Marcos from Houston by road?
- About 2332 km, roughly 36h 44m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around $185–255; tolls and parking are extra.