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How to get fromHouston to Marathonby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Houston to Marathon by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Alpinebus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Alpine to Marathontaxi taxi
    13h 58m

  2. Drive 519.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Marathoncar car 519.2 mi
    9h 46m
    $95–137

  3. 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 Marathontaxi taxi
    16h 8m
    $275–490

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

    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. Take the taxi from Alpine to Marathontaxi taxi
    8h 26m
    $201–696

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

    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. Take the taxi from Alpine to Marathontaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $173–509

  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 Marathoncar car
    7h 54m
    $103–439

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 615.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Marathon, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Marathon. 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 take the taxi to Marathon. Alternatively, you can take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Marathon.

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