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How to get fromChihuahuan Desert to Houstonby bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Chihuahuan Desert to Houston by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Bus to Midland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MAF - HOU
    7h 35m
    $153–464

  2. Drive to Hobbs Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chihuahuan Desert to Hobbs Airport (HOB)car car
    2. Fly from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane HOB - IAH
    6h 51m
    $102–455

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Ft Stocktonbus bus Presidio
    2. Take the bus from Fort Stockton to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1001
    13h 22m
    $155–249

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    14h 46m
    $237–457

  5. Drive 589.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chihuahuan Desert to Houstoncar car 589.9 mi
    9h 20m
    $108–156

  6. Bus to Midland International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport

    1. Take the bus from Alpine to Midland/Odessa Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Midland International Airport (MAF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MAF - IAH
    8h
    $158–506

Midland International Airport (MAF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 646.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Chihuahuan Desert to Congress St @ Milam St via Alpine, Fort Stockton, Houston Bus Station, and Magnolia Transit Center in around 13h 22m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alpine Amtrak Station to Houston 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 14h 15m.

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