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

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There are 5 ways to get from Austin to McDonald Observatory by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    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
    $240–426

  2. Drive 439.2 mi

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

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Marfa, TXbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    12h 56m
    $181–284

  4. Fly to Midland International Airport, bus, taxi

    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 Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $201–567

  5. Fly to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane AUS - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Van Hornbus bus
    3. Drive from Van Horn to McDonald Observatorycar car
    9h 17m
    $265–1,079

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to McDonald Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 505.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 46m

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 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. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to 5119 Eastside Bus Plaza Bay J, take the bus to San Antonio Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Marfa, TX, then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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