There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Alpine by plane, car, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, drive
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane HOU - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
6h 15m$84–396Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Sunset Limited
15h 36m$320–550Drive 561.8 mi
- Drive from Houston to Alpinecar 561.8 mi
9h 10m$103–149Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, drive
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane IAH - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
6h 47m$86–409Fly 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 Alpinecar
8h 24m$98–429
Houston to Alpine by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Alpine is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Alpine is to fly and drive which takes 6h 15m and costs $80 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Houston and arriving at Alpine Amtrak Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 36m.
The distance between Houston and Alpine is 610 miles. The road distance is 565.1 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Alpine without a car is to train which takes 15h 36m and costs $320 - $550.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Houston to Alpine, including transfers.
Houston to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Houston station.
Houston to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alpine Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Alpine is 565 miles. It takes approximately 9h 10m to drive from Houston to Alpine.
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What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $320–550 and the journey takes 15h 36m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hobbs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $320–550
- Website
- Amtrak
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