What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Merkel?

The cheapest way to get from Houston to Merkel is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Houston to Merkel?

The fastest way to get from Houston to Merkel is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $70 - $310.

How far is it from Houston to Merkel?

The distance between Houston and Merkel is 355 miles. The road distance is 367.6 miles.

How do I travel from Houston to Merkel without a car?

The best way to get from Houston to Merkel without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $240.

How long does it take to get from Houston to Merkel?

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Houston to Merkel, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Houston to Merkel?

The best way to get from Houston to Merkel is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs $70 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $240 and takes 7h 45m.

Can I drive from Houston to Merkel?

Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Merkel is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Houston to Merkel.

Where can I stay near Merkel?

There are two+ hotels available in Merkel.

Houston to Merkel - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Merkel by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
best
1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI)IAH - ABI
4h 16m
$73–304
Drive 365.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Houston to Merkel365.5 mi
7h 39m
$67–97
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort WorthHouston
2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to AbileneGreyhound US1000
7h 45m
$184–240
Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Abilene (ABI)HOU - ABI
5h 44m
$113–523
Bus via Fort Worth
1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth DowntownFlixBus 2240
2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TXEl Paso
9h 31m
$113–255

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI) flights

40Weekly Planes

3h 29mAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.8 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Merkel, TX, USA?

United Airlines and American Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Merkel via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Abilene in around 7h 45m.

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How to get fromHouston to Merkelby plane, bus (Greyhound), car or bus (Flixbus)

There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Merkel by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport

Drive 365.5 mi

Bus

Fly from William P. Hobby Airport

Bus via Fort Worth