There are 6 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa by bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus Greyhound US1001
- Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Marfa, TXbus Midland
13h 44m$104–196Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane IAH - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TXbus
9h 1m$103–419Train, taxi (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
- Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to Marfataxi
16h 6m$266–483Drive 588.2 mi
- Drive from Downtown Houston to Marfacar 588.2 mi
9h 44m$108–155Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane HOU - MAF
- Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TXbus
8h 30m$131–606Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hobbs Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane IAH - HOB
- Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Marfacar
7h 56m$103–439
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa is to bus which costs $100 - $200 and takes 13h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa is to fly and drive which takes 7h 56m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Downtown Houston station to Marfa. However, there are services departing from Houston Bus Station and arriving at Marfa, TX via Ft Stockton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 44m.
The distance between Downtown Houston and Marfa is 615 miles. The road distance is 591.6 miles.
The best way to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa without a car is to bus which takes 13h 44m and costs $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 13h 44m to get from Downtown Houston to Marfa, including transfers.
Downtown Houston to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Houston Bus Station.
Downtown Houston to Marfa bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Fort Stockton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Downtown Houston to Marfa is 592 miles. It takes approximately 9h 44m to drive from Downtown Houston to Marfa.
There are 14+ hotels available in Marfa.
What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Marfa, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Central Station Rusk EB to Marfa, TX via Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, Houston Bus Station, and Ft Stockton in around 13h 44m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $90–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hobbs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $190–400
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stockton
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $80–160
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- allaboardamerica.com
Bus from Ft Stockton to Marfa, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $23–35
Bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
Bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- allaboardamerica.com
- General Passenger
- $40–55
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $70–90
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide










