There are 7 ways to get from Killeen to Merkel by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport
best- Fly from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Abilene (ABI)GRK - ABI
3h 51m$103–373Drive 196 mi
cheapest- Drive from Killeen to Merkel196 mi
4h 3m$36–52Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Killeen to Ft Worth Bus StationGreyhound US1159S
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to AbileneGreyhound US1000
7h 20m$95–173Bus to Waco, fly
- Take the bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stop
- Fly from Waco (ACT) to Abilene (ABI)ACT - ABI
6h 42m$131–444Bus via Waco
- Take the bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stop
- Take the bus from Waco to Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza
- Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Fort Worth to Alon Gas Station - Abilene, TX
7h 23m$143–297Bus, train
- Take the bus from Killeen Amtrak Station to Temple
- Take the train from Temple to Fort Worth
- Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
8h 18mBus via Abilene
- Take the bus from Killeen to Ft Worth Bus StationGreyhound US1159S
- Take the bus from Fort Worth to AbileneCuauhtémoc
9h 1m$69–110
Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Abilene (ABI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Killeen to Merkel is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Killeen to Merkel is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $380.
The distance between Killeen and Merkel is 176 miles. The road distance is 197.1 miles.
The best way to get from Killeen to Merkel without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs $95 - $180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Killeen to Merkel, including transfers.
The best way to get from Killeen to Merkel is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $100 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $95 - $180 and takes 7h 20m.
Yes, the driving distance between Killeen to Merkel is 197 miles. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Killeen to Merkel.
There are two+ hotels available in Merkel.
What companies run services between Killeen, TX, USA and Merkel, TX, USA?
American Airlines flies from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport (GRK) to Abilene (ABI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Killeen to Merkel via Ft Worth Bus Station and Abilene in around 7h 20m.
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- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Killeen-Fort Hood Regional Airport to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Flights from Waco to Abilene via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Temple to Fort Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Killeen to Ft Worth Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Killeen to Waco Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- contactus@omexusa.net
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from Waco to Fort Worth - La Gran Plaza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Killeen Amtrak Station to Temple
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 817-704-8506
- info@noroesteusa.com
- Website
- noroesteusa.com
Bus from Fort Worth to Abilene
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Book at
- noroesteusa.com
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