Getting To , From & Around ALPINE
HIGHWAYS : Hwy . 90 is a major east / west route running from Van Horn and IH-10 to Del Rio and beyond to San Antonio . Both highways are broad , shouldered and well maintained for high speed . Travel on these routes by car , motorcycle or bicycle is convenient with small towns spaced about 30 miles apart .
For the more adventurous traveler , TX 17 can be taken from IH-10 in Balmorhea through Wild Rose Pass to Fort Davis , connecting with TX 118 into Alpine . Or , TX 118 can be taken from IH-10 in Kent through the Davis Mountains and Fort Davis to Alpine . These routes are slower , very scenic , over good roads and offer a unique introduction to Big Bend country .
TRAX Transportation : TRAX Transportation , a service of Big Bend Community Action Committee Inc ., provides
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FOR A WIDE RANGE transportation within the region and to El Paso , Fort Stockton and Midland / Odessa for reasonable fees . This service can be used for shopping , workplace , visiting friends and family , airports , and / or medical appointments .
Reservations recommended 24 to 48 hours prior to travel date . Call 1-855-TRY-TRAX ( 1-855- 879-8729 .)
TIPSY TAXI : Tipsy Taxi offers affordable in-town and regional transportation . Call 432-294-0990 . Visit facebook . com / alpinetipsytaxi
BUS : A private carrier , All Aboard America , offers two north bound and two south bound trips daily between Presidio and the Midland-Odessa Airport , with stops in Alpine . All Aboard America connects with Greyhound in Fort Stockton and Odessa for nationwide service . The bus stop in Alpine is presently at KC ’ s
Quick Mart ( 837-5497 ) on east Hwy . 67 / 90 . Go to www . allaboardamerica . com for times and fares .
RAIL : Amtrak offers passenger rail service to Alpine two times per week west bound and two times per week east bound . The train uses the Union Pacific tracks with a stop in Del Rio on its way to San Antonio , and stops in El Paso and Tucson on its way to Los Angeles . The historic train depot is conveniently located at Holland Ave . and Fifth St . in downtown Alpine . Visit www . amtrak . com for times and fares .
AIR : The Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport ( 837-5929 ) is a public use general aviation airport located north of the downtown area . It is available for non-scheduled flights . Please check with the airport for scheduled charter flight service . The Midland-Odessa International Airport ( MAF ) is a 2 ½ - 3 hour drive and is also served by All Aboard America . The El Paso International Airport ( ELP ) is a 3 ½ - 4 hour drive .
RENTAL CARS : Rental cars are available at Alpine Auto Rental . Call 432-837-3463 , or www . alpineautorental . com .
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