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

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There are 6 ways to get from Dallas to McDonald Observatory by bus, car, train, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Pecosbus bus Dallas
    2. Drive from Pecos to McDonald Observatorycar car
    7h 46m
    $100–129

  2. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DFW - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to McDonald Observatorycar car
    6h 35m
    $78–343

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    22h 52m
    $488–726

  4. Drive  514.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to McDonald Observatorycar car 514.8 mi
    8h 7m
    $94–136

  5. Fly from Dallas, drive

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane DAL - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to McDonald Observatorycar car
    5h 41m
    $86–386

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Midlandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Marfabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    13h 41m
    $218–288

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Dallas to McDonald Observatory.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 522.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and McDonald Observatory, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to McDonald Observatory. However, you can take the bus to Pecos then drive to McDonald Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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