GETTING TO
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 servi ce of Big Bend
Community Action Committee Inc.,
provides 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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