Carpitality is a local charter service that is available for transportation assistance to or from Austin to Texas State University. Reservations must be made 12 hours or more before pickup from your desired location. There are numerous discounts available for students of Texas State University. There are also various taxi and cab companies that service the San Marcos area, as well as the AirportShuttles.com for all of your on or off campus transportation needs.

Texas State University not only plays a major role in the exuberance of the San Marcos area, but of the entire state of Texas. With 96 courses of study throughout 8 diverse colleges, The University of Texas offers its students and endless sea of opportunity.

About Texas State University
Originally established as the Southwest Texas State Normal School, 303 students were greeted at its freshly opened doors in 1903. These students were driven to be educated in order to become teachers, as this was the focus of the college when it was created. Since its beginnings, this university has grown astronomically in proportion. Now the largest in the Texas State University System and firth largest university in the entire state it is the educational choice of over 34,000 students each year.

Texas State University no longer caters to those looking to only become teachers, but currently offers programs in Music, Criminal Justice, and Geography that are recognized across the country. Texas State University is unique in that it is the only Texas university to have a President of the United States among its alumni; President Lyndon B. Johnson was part of the 1930 graduating class.

Things to do in San Marcos
Business Weeks fourth annual survey listed San Marcos, Texas among the ‘Best Places to Raise your Kids’ in 2010. 2013 and 2014 brought the title of the fastest growing city in the United States by The United States Census Bureau. December of 2013, Business Insiders list of the ’10 Most Exciting Small Cities in America’ ranked San Marcos as number nine in the nation.

With the San Marcos River and the Blanco River flowing directly through the city as well as 4 diverse creeks, San Marcos offers an insurmountable view of nature. The San Marcos Springs are home to various threatened and endangered species making San Marcos one of the most uniquely popular recreational areas. The various city bars, restaurants, boutiques, and music venues make San Marcos a top entertainment destination.