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

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There are 10 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 Marfa, TXbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Marfa, TX to McDonald Observatorytaxi taxi
    14h 54m
    $204–327

  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 57m
    $88–369

  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
    $234–432

  4. Drive 598 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to McDonald Observatorycar car 598 mi
    9h 32m
    $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 33m
    $221–736

  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
    10h 7m
    $188–489

  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 53m
    $195–728

  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 23m
    $157–471

  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 52m
    $133–405

  10. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB)plane plane HOU - LBB
    2. Take the bus from Lubbock to Midlandbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Midland to Pecosbus bus
    4. Drive from Pecos to McDonald Observatorycar car
    11h 10m
    $170–665

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

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, TX, 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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