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How to get fromDallas to Big Bendby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to Big Bend by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus bus
    4. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    16h 32m
    $119–219

  2. Drive 521.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dallas to Big Bendcar car 521.1 mi
    10h 12m
    $96–138

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Sanderson Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Drive from Sanderson Station to Big Bendcar car
    22h 38m
    $207–418

  4. Fly Dallas to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DAL - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    3. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    10h 26m
    $96–381

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DFW - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    3. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    11h 23m
    $98–388

  6. Fly Dallas to Hobbs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane plane DAL - HOB
    2. Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Big Bendcar car
    9h 2m
    $96–386

Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 709.3 mi
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Big Bend, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Big Bend. However, you can take the bus to San Antonio, take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Alpine, then drive to Big Bend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dallas to Big Bend via Sanderson Station in around 22h 38m.

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