Rome2Rio

How to get fromHouston to Chihuahuan Desertby bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus

Find Transport to Chihuahuan Desert

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Chihuahuan Desert by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus Greyhound US1001
    2. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus bus Midland
    14h
    $154–252

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane plane IAH - HOB
    2. Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to Chihuahuan Desertcar car
    7h 43m
    $98–429

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    16h 7m
    $241–460

  4. Drive 589.9 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Chihuahuan Desertcar car 589.9 mi
    9h 22m
    $108–156

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, bus

    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
    8h 29m
    $181–676

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, bus

    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
    9h 2m
    $153–479

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Chihuahuan Desert.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 608.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Chihuahuan Desert, TX, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisiana St @ Preston St to Chihuahuan Desert via Magnolia Transit Center, Houston Bus Station, Ft Stockton, and Alpine in around 14h. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Houston to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $180–390 and the journey takes 15h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

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

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers