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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Marfaby plane, car, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane HOU - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Marfacar car
    6h 37m
    $88–403

  2. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to Marfataxi taxi
    16h 41m
    $398–593

  3. Drive  587.5 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Marfacar car 587.5 mi
    9h 40m
    $108–155

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane IAH - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Marfacar car
    6h 58m
    $88–416

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hobbs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane plane IAH - HOB
    2. Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Marfacar car
    8h 21m
    $98–431

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

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 635.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Marfa, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Houston to Marfa. However, you can walk to Quitman Near Northside SB, take the line 700 vehicle to Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, walk to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to Marfa. Alternatively, you can walk to Houston, take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Marfa.

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