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How to get fromAustin to McDonald Observatoryby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Austin to McDonald Observatory by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane AUS - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to McDonald Observatorycar car
    5h 39m
    $81–412

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce Stbus bus
    2. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    11h 46m
    $330–487

  3. Drive  439.2 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to McDonald Observatorycar car 439.2 mi
    6h 58m
    $81–116

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

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Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Austin to McDonald Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 480 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and McDonald Observatory, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to McDonald Observatory. However, you can take the line 20 bus to ABIA Lower Level, walk to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to McDonald Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the bus to San Antonio, TX - E Commerce St, walk to San Antonio Station, take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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