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Chamber of Commerce Directory
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
service 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.)
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.
TIPSY TAXI: Tipsy Taxi offers affordable in-town and
regional transportation. Call 432-294-0990. Visit
facebook.com/alpinetipsytaxi
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.