There are 8 ways to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel by plane, bus (Flixbus), car, bus, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus (Greyhound), or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Corpus Christi International Airport to Abilene
best- Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Abilene (ABI)plane CRP - ABI
4h 23m$124–444Drive 411 mi
cheapest- Drive from Corpus Christi to Merkelcar 411 mi
6h 40m$75–109Bus via San Antonio
- Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from San Antonio to Fort Worth - La Gran Plazabus
- Take the bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Abilenebus
13h 16m$178–244Fly Corpus Christi International Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport, drive
- Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT)plane CRP - SJT
- Drive from San Angelo Regional Airport (SJT) to Merkelcar
6h 54m$106–435Bus to Victoria Regional Airport, fly to Abilene
- Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Victoriabus
- Fly from Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) to Abilene (ABI)plane VCT - ABI
10h 36m$134–457Bus
- Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus FlixBus US1164
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilenebus Greyhound US1000
13h 25m$132–200Bus via Houston
- Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Stationbus
14h 8m$161–252Bus, train
- Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Marcosbus
- Take the train from San Marcos Amtrak to Fort Worthtrain
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilenebus
14h 45m$212–336
Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Abilene (ABI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Corpus Christi station to Merkel. However, there are services departing from Corpus Christi Bus Station and arriving at Abilene via St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Centro Plaza - Sw Corner, San Antonio and Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Corpus Christi and Merkel is 378 miles. The road distance is 413.4 miles.
The best way to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel without a car is to bus via San Antonio which takes 13h 16m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel, including transfers.
Corpus Christi to Merkel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Corpus Christi Bus Station.
The best way to get from Corpus Christi to Merkel is to fly which takes 4h 23m and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via San Antonio, which costs $170 - $250 and takes 13h 16m.
Corpus Christi to Merkel bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at San Antonio Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Corpus Christi to Merkel is 413 miles. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Corpus Christi to Merkel.
What companies run services between Corpus Christi, TX, USA and Merkel, TX, USA?
United Airlines and American Airlines fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to Abilene (ABI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Merkel via San Antonio Bus Station, St. Mary's Between Convent & Mart, Centro Plaza - Mid Block East, Centro Plaza - Sw Corner, Poplar & Colorado, San Antonio, Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza, and Abilene in around 13h 16m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Corpus Christi International Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Corpus Christi International Airport to San Angelo Regional Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–380
Flights from Victoria Regional Airport to Abilene via Houston, Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Corpus Christi International Airport to Abilene via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
Flights from Victoria Regional Airport to Abilene via Houston
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Victoria Regional Airport to Abilene via Houston, Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 59m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from San Marcos Amtrak to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Antonio Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to San Marcos
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- Omnibus Express
Bus from San Antonio to Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–85
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Bus from Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- Omnibus Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-800-231-2222
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–24
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
Bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Mexico
- Phone
- +1 877 733 0724
- Website
- RedCoach
Bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- RedCoach
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- Tornado Bus Company
Bus from Dallas, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Abilene, TX - Alon Gas Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Tornado Bus Company
- Adult
- $35–60
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