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Big Bend National Park

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Getting There


By Car
Three paved roads lead to the park:
1) U.S. 385 from Marathon, TX to the north entrance,

2) State Route 118 from Alpine, TX to the west entrance,

3) Ranch Road 170 from Presidio to Study Butte, and then State Route 118 to the west entrance.

Big Bend National Park headquarters is located 70 miles south of Marathon, TX and 108 miles from Alpine, TX via Hwy. 118.

By Public Transportation
There is no public transportation to or from the park. Amtrak serves Alpine, TX, 108 miles to the north. Bus service is available to Alpine and Marathon. The nearest airports are in Midland, TX (230 miles to the northeast), and El Paso, TX (325 miles to the northwest).



 

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