There are 6 ways to get from Big Bend to Houston by car, train, bus, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, train (Amtrak)
best- Drive from Big Bend to Sanderson Stationcar
- Take the train from Sanderson Station to Houstontrain Sunset Limited
15h 13m$171–356Drive 525.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Big Bend to Houstoncar 525.8 mi
11h 46m$96–139Drive, bus
- Drive from Big Bend to Alpinecar
- Take the bus from Alpine to Ft Stocktonbus
- Take the bus from Fort Stockton to Houston Bus Stationbus
15h 32m$104–192Drive, bus to Midland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport
- Drive from Big Bend to Alpinecar
- Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane MAF - HOU
9h 45m$157–717Drive, bus to Midland International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from Big Bend to Alpinecar
- Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus
- Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane MAF - IAH
10h 9m$107–439Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Drive from Big Bend to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car
- Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane HOB - IAH
9h 14m$108–453
Midland International Airport (MAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Big Bend to Houston is to drive which costs $95 - $140 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Big Bend to Houston is to drive and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $100 - $460.
The distance between Big Bend and Houston is 568 miles. The road distance is 528.9 miles.
It takes approximately 15h 13m to get from Big Bend to Houston, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Big Bend to Houston is 529 miles. It takes approximately 11h 46m to drive from Big Bend to Houston.
There are 2130+ hotels available in Houston.
What companies run services between Big Bend, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?
There is no direct connection from Big Bend to Houston. However, you can drive to Sanderson Station then take the train to Houston. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Big Bend to Congress St @ Milam St via Alpine, Fort Stockton, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 15h 32m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Midland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–650
Flights from Midland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Midland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Hobbs Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Midland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–700
Flights from Midland International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Sanderson Station to Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 24m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $160–340
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Alpine to Ft Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–25
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $18–25
Bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $35–50
Bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Fort Stockton to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–150
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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