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How to get fromHouston to McDonald Observatoryby plane, car, bus, taxi, or train

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

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane HOU - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to McDonald Observatorycar car
    5h 48m
    $111–541

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Midland International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane IAH - MAF
    2. Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to McDonald Observatorycar car
    6h 20m
    $88–414

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Midlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Marfabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Marfa to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    16h 13m
    $317–402

  4. 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 McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    16h 35m
    $264–545

  5. Drive  598 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to McDonald Observatorycar car 598 mi
    9h 33m
    $110–158

  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 McDonald Observatorycar car
    7h 52m
    $98–429

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 627.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and McDonald Observatory, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to McDonald Observatory. However, you can take the line 500 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) airport, fly to Midland International Airport (MAF), then drive to McDonald Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fort Worth, walk to Ft Worth Bus Station, take the bus to Midland, walk to Midland / Odessa, take the bus to Marfa, then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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