There are 5 ways to get from Plano to Alpine by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Dallas, drive
best- Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane DAL - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
6h 50m$84–371Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane DFW - MAF
- Drive from Midland-Odessa-Airport-MAF to Alpinecar
6h 55m$76–338Bus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midlandbus Greyhound US1000
- Take the bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpinebus Ibu 2
12h 51m$103–156Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain Texas Eagle
23h 37m$383–603Drive 510.3 mi
- Drive from Plano to Alpinecar 510.3 mi
8h 48m$94–135
Plano to Alpine by tram and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plano to Alpine is to drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Plano to Alpine is to fly and drive which takes 6h 50m and costs $80 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Plano station to Alpine. However, there are services departing from Park Lane Station and arriving at Alpine via Dallas Bus Station and Midland / Odessa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Plano station to Alpine station. However, there are services departing from Downtown Plano Station and arriving at Alpine Amtrak Station via Dallas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 37m.
The distance between Plano and Alpine is 502 miles. The road distance is 513.3 miles.
The best way to get from Plano to Alpine without a car is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $100 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Plano to Alpine, including transfers.
Plano to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dallas Bus Station.
Plano to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dallas station.
The best way to get from Plano to Alpine is to bus which takes 12h 51m and costs $100 - $160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $650 and takes 23h 37m.
What companies run services between Plano, TX, USA and Alpine, TX, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Downtown Plano Station to Alpine via Park Lane Station, Park Lane Station, Bachman Station, Dallas Bus Station, Midland, Midland / Odessa, and Alpine in around 12h 51m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $380–600 and the journey takes 21h 53m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Dallas to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Dallas to Midland International Airport via Austin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Midland International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dallas to Alpine Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $380–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Midland
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–90
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-848-4728
- [email protected]
- Website
- All Aboard America
Bus from Midland / Odessa to Alpine
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- All Aboard America
- General Passenger
- $35–50
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Booking & Getting There
Plano to Alpine bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Midland station.
Plano to Alpine train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Alpine Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plano to Alpine is 513 miles. It takes approximately 8h 48m to drive from Plano to Alpine.
There are 36+ hotels available in Alpine.