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

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

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  1. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Alpine Amtrak Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Alpine Amtrak Station to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $223–383

  2. Drive 414.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Antonio to McDonald Observatorycar car 414.3 mi
    6h 19m
    $76–110

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Fort Stocktonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Stockton to Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $171–255

  4. Fly to Hobbs Airport, drive

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hobbs Airport (HOB)plane plane SAT - HOB
    2. Drive from Hobbs Airport (HOB) to McDonald Observatorycar car
    9h 25m
    $116–496

  5. Fly to Midland International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Midland International Airport (MAF)plane plane SAT - MAF
    2. Take the bus from Midland/Odessa Airport to Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    11h 11m
    $216–606

  6. Fly to El Paso International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to El Paso International Airport (ELP)plane plane SAT - ELP
    2. Take the bus from El Paso to Van Hornbus bus
    3. Drive from Van Horn to McDonald Observatorycar car
    9h 10m
    $245–1,028

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Hobbs Airport (HOB) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 424.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from San Antonio to McDonald Observatory. However, you can take the train to Alpine Amtrak Station then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fort Stockton, take the bus to Marfa, TX, then take the taxi to McDonald Observatory.

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