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

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to McDonald Observatory 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 Marfabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    14h 51m
    $204–297

  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 McDonald Observatorycar car
    7h 42m
    $98–429

  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 McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    16h 35m
    $258–475

  4. Drive  598 mi

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

  5. 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 Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    9h 23m
    $211–626

  6. 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 Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    9h 59m
    $198–549

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane HOU - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Van Hornbus bus
    3. Drive from Van Horn to McDonald Observatorycar car
    9h 38m
    $255–1,028

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane IAH - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Van Hornbus bus
    3. Drive from Van Horn to McDonald Observatorycar car
    10h 20m
    $227–881

  9. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abilene, bus, drive

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI)plane plane IAH - ABI
    2. Take the bus from Abilene to Pecosbus bus
    3. Drive from Pecos to McDonald Observatorycar car
    9h 42m
    $145–457

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

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 653.5 mi
  • Duration: 14h 51m

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 020 bus to Magnolia Transit Center, walk to Houston Bus Station, take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Marfa, then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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