There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Merkel by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort WorthHouston
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to AbileneGreyhound US1000
7h 45m$184–260Drive 365.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Houston to Merkel365.5 mi
7h 39m$67–97Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport
- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI)IAH - ABI
5h 43m$71–331Bus via Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth DowntownFlixBus 2240
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TXEl Paso
9h 31m$109–242Fly from William P. Hobby Airport
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Abilene (ABI)HOU - ABI
5h 57m$98–483
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Merkel is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Merkel is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $70 - $340.
The distance between Houston and Merkel is 432 miles. The road distance is 367.6 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Merkel without a car is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $260.
It takes approximately 7h 45m to get from Houston to Merkel, including transfers.
The best way to get from Houston to Merkel is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs $180 - $260. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $340 and takes 5h 43m.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Merkel is 368 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Houston to Merkel.
There are two+ hotels available in Merkel.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Merkel, TX, USA?
You can take a bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Merkel via Fort Worth, Ft Worth Bus Station, and Abilene in around 7h 45m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Abilene (ABI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Phone
- +1 844-866-5263
- inquiries@vonlane.com
- Website
- vonlane.com
Bus from Hyatt Regency Houston to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $120–140
- Website
- https://vonlane.com
- Adult
- $120–140
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Downtown Houston to Fort Worth Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 888 358 6762
- info@tornadobus.com
- Website
- tornadobus.com
Bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TX
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Schedules at
- tornadobus.com
- Adults 11-59
- $45–150
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