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How to get fromAustin to Chihuahuan Desertby bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Austin to Chihuahuan Desert by bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus Frisco
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    11h 18m
    $195–368

  2. Drive 431.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Chihuahuan Desertcar car 431.1 mi
    6h 46m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus bus
    12h 7m
    $135–214

  4. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane AUS - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    8h 13m
    $151–487

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 485.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 18m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Chihuahuan Desert, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from 303 7th/San Jacinto to Chihuahuan Desert via Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, San Antonio Bus Station, Ft Stockton, and Alpine in around 12h 7m.

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