Student rides
Texas State University rides home, airport runs & game day
San Marcos, Texas· four-year· 20,000 or more students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from San Marcos and check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
Where can you go from campus?
San Marcos connects to the relay grid near Austin, TX (29 miles away). Popular first legs:
- San Marcos → San Antonio, TX85 mi · $10–$20
- San Marcos → College Station, TX102 mi · $15–$25
- San Marcos → Victoria, TX128 mi · $15–$30
- San Marcos → Houston, TX170 mi · $20–$40
- San Marcos → Corpus Christi, TX199 mi · $25–$45
- San Marcos → San Angelo, TX209 mi · $25–$50
- San Marcos → Dallas, TX211 mi · $25–$50
- San Marcos → Abilene, TX222 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near San Marcos
Texas State University student travel FAQ
- How do Texas State University students get home for breaks?
- Browse trips leaving San Marcos and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- What does a ride from San Marcos cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.