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Terlingua / Study Butte

Lajitas
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Outlying Areas

Drive to Big Bend

Routes, Drive Times & Road Tips to Big BendBig Bend sits deep in far West Texas. Whether you’re coming from El Paso, Midland/Odessa, San Antonio, Austin, Houston, or Dallas/Fort Worth, choose the route that matches your arrival town and the part of the park you want...

Drive from Houston

Houston to Big Bend: Best Routes, Drive Times & Road TipsThe trip from Houston to Big Bend is a true cross-Texas adventure—piney woods to Hill Country to wide-open desert. Expect roughly 8–9 hours of drive time and about 540–600 miles, depending on your route and...

Fly to Big Bend

Commercial & Private Air Travel Options for Big BendPicture yourself sweeping over endless West Texas plains, the sun glinting off distant mesas as you descend into the rugged embrace of Big Bend’s wild frontier. By flying into El Paso, Midland, or even chartering...

Travel to Big Bend by Train

Experience the Historic Sunset Limited Rail RouteBoard Amtrak’s Sunset Limited—the oldest continuously operating named train in the U.S.—for a scenic journey between New Orleans and Los Angeles. This route stops in Alpine, TX three times weekly, offering a relaxed way...

Vehicle Rentals to Big Bend

Convenient Vehicle Rental Options to Big Bend from El Paso, Midland, Alpine & MoreFlying in? Renting a vehicle at a major airport is the fastest, most reliable way to reach Big Bend National Park—and gives you the freedom to explore every scenic mile on your own...

Drive from San Antonio

San Antonio to Big Bend: Scenic Road Trip Highlights & Hidden Stops Along the WayAt roughly 430 miles, the journey from San Antonio to Big Bend National Park takes you from the Hill Country’s rolling hills into West Texas’s rugged desert. Plan for about 7–8 hours of...

Marathon
Terlingua / Study Butte

Lajitas
Big Bend National Park
Outlying Areas

Marathon
Terlingua / Study Butte

Lajitas
Big Bend National Park
Outlying Areas

Alpine

Hub of the Big Bend Region Alpine Welcome to Alpine, the heart of the Big Bend region and the area’s primary hub for travel, services, and everyday convenience. With more lodging, dining, shopping, and infrastructure than any surrounding community, Alpine serves as a...

Big Bend National Park

Iconic Landscape in Far West Texas Big Bend National Park Welcome to Big Bend National Park, one of the most extraordinary and remote landscapes in the United States. Located in far West Texas along a sweeping curve of the Rio Grande, the park is known for its desert...

Lajitas

Resort Community in Big Bend Lajitas Welcome to Lajitas, one of the most unique destinations in the Big Bend region. Set along the Rio Grande and surrounded by rugged desert landscapes, Lajitas offers a rare combination of natural beauty and resort-style comfort in...

Terlingua

Historic Big Bend Community Terlingua Welcome to Terlingua, one of the most iconic communities in the Big Bend region. Known for its ghost town history, dramatic desert setting, and unmistakable personality, Terlingua offers visitors far more than a place to stay. It...

Study Butte

Big Bend Gateway Community Study Butte Welcome to Study Butte, the practical basecamp for exploring the Big Bend region. Located at the junction of TX 118 and FM 170, just outside the western entrance area of Big Bend National Park, Study Butte gives travelers the...

Marathon

Historic Big Bend Gateway Town Marathon Welcome to Marathon, a quiet and distinctive West Texas town that offers a very different kind of Big Bend experience. Known for its historic charm, wide-open scenery, and slower pace, Marathon is a place where visitors come to...

Cigar Mountain House

Ghost Town Hotel

Ghost Town Casitas

Terlingua Escondido

Eve’s Garden Bed & Breakfast

Chisos Mining Company Motel

The Bella Bean Coffee Shop at FFOC

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Big Bend River Tours

Far Flung Outdoor Center

Big Bend River Tours

Big Bend & Lajitas Stables

Lajitas Golf Resort – Adventures & Activities

Hidden Dagger Adventures

Lucky Sun Jeep Tours & Rentals

Big Bend Boating and Hiking Company

Angell Expeditions

Hiking Big Bend

The Bella Bean Coffee Shop at FFOC

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon

DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ

Reata Restaurant

White Buffalo Bar

Taqueria El Milagro

Espresso y Poco Mas

Bad Rabbit Cafe

Cigar Mountain House

Ghost Town Hotel

Ghost Town Casitas

Terlingua Escondido

Eve’s Garden Bed & Breakfast

Chisos Mining Company Motel

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

The Gage Hotel

The Summit at Big Bend

Big Bend Wildlife & Wine Festival 2026

Capturing the Cosmos Astrophotography Workshop (March 2026)

Viva Big Bend Music Festival 2026

38th Annual Marfa Lights Festival

Big Bend Ultra Trail Race 2026

Big Bend Ranch State Park Star Party

Dutch Oven Cooking at Fort Leaton

Rock N’ Rolling at the Hoodoos

Marathon 4th of July Dance 2026

Big Bend Wildlife & Wine Festival 2026

Capturing the Cosmos Astrophotography Workshop (March 2026)

Viva Big Bend Music Festival 2026

38th Annual Marfa Lights Festival

Big Bend Ultra Trail Race 2026

Big Bend Ranch State Park Star Party

Dutch Oven Cooking at Fort Leaton

Rock N’ Rolling at the Hoodoos

Marathon 4th of July Dance 2026

Capturing the Cosmos Astrophotography Workshop (March 2026)

Capturing the Cosmos Astrophotography Workshop (June 2026)

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Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa

Lajitas Golf Resort and Spa is a magnificent 27,000-acre luxury resort nestled in the historic Big Bend region of Texas,