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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus bus
    3. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    16h 10m
    $104–192

  2. Drive 525.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Big Bendcar car 525.5 mi
    11h 45m
    $96–139

  3. Train, drive (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Sanderson Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Drive from Sanderson Station to Big Bendcar car
    16h 21m
    $171–347

  4. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane HOU - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    3. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    10h 39m
    $131–616

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane IAH - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Alpinebus bus
    3. Drive from Alpine to Big Bendcar car
    11h 12m
    $108–419

  6. 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 Big Bendcar car
    10h 6m
    $108–434

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 643.6 mi
  • Duration: 16h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Big Bend. However, you can take the line 020 bus to Magnolia Transit Center, walk to Houston Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Alpine, then drive to Big Bend. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Big Bend via Sanderson Station in around 16h 21m.

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