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How to get fromAustin to Terlinguaby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Austin to Terlingua by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    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 Presidio, TXbus bus
    4. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    13h 24m
    $98–180

  2. Drive 491.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Terlinguacar car 491.5 mi
    8h 6m
    $90–130

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Austin to San Marcos Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Alpine to Presidio, TXbus bus
    4. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    20h 21m
    $189–371

  4. Fly to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    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 Presidio, TXbus bus
    3. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    10h 50m
    $122–469

  5. Bus, drive via Downtown Austin

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin 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 Presidio, TXbus bus
    4. Drive from Presidio, TX to Terlinguacar car
    14h 24m
    $98–177

  6. Fly to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Roberto Fierro Villalobos International Airport (CUU)plane plane AUS - CUU
    2. Take the bus from Chihuahua to La Mulabus bus
    3. Drive from La Mula to Terlinguacar car
    11h 29m
    $145–655

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 Terlingua.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 611.1 mi
  • Duration: 13h 24m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Terlingua, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Terlingua. However, you can take the bus to San Antonio Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Presidio, TX, then drive to Terlingua. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to Terlingua via San Marcos Amtrak, Alpine Amtrak Station, Alpine, and Presidio, TX in around 20h 21m.

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