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Motorcycles

The Big Bend is one of the best places in Texas, maybe the world, to ride a motorcycle. There are hundreds of miles of scenic paved highways with mountains and curves galore. The winding mountain highways, amazing vistas and low traffic are a perfect combination for motorcycles of all descriptions.

Traffic is light in one of the least densely populated areas in the US, and the weather is good  most of the time.  Ride Texas Magazine conducts an annual Readers Poll for favorite roads.  4 of the top 5 roads named in the 2007 Poll go through the Big  Bend area.

Big Bend businesses are motorcycle friendly.  When you see a sign that says “Bikers Welcome“, you know they mean it.  The Big Bend Ride for Trails is a rally held every October to benefit needed improvements in Big Bend National Park.  This is a great event with  poker run through some of the most fantastic scenery in Texas. Great food and live music both nights with dancing until closing time at midnight on Friday and 1:00 am on Saturday.

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Drive

Drive

Most who visit Big Bend drive a personal vehicle. Public transportation is available, but not always most convenient. From most cities of origin, there is a fastest route to get to the National Park area, as well as alternate routes that sometimes offer more scenery...

Drive from Houston

Drive from Houston

Fastest way to drive to  Big Bend from Houston is take I-10 about 200 mi. to San Antonio, and either continue I-10 about 315 mi. to Fort Stockton, or you can take US 90 from San Antonio about 160 mi. to  Del Rio, then 175 mi. to Marathon. Directions from San Antonio...

Fly

Fly

Flying commercially will only get you part of the way to Big Bend. However, flying in and renting a car is a convenient and enjoyable way to see Big Bend and the mountains of West Texas. The most accessible commercial airport to Big Bend is El Paso International. It...

Train

Train

West Texas grew up around the train, and the train still delivers visitors to Big Bend. Your vacation begins as soon as you take a seat in the city of origin. Please double check with AMTRAK as times may change and schedules sometimes run behind. Passenger Train...

Vehicle rental

Vehicle rental

If you come by public transport, you may want to rent a vehicle. Rentals from El Paso airport Rentals from Midland airport Rent vehicle in Alpine and Marathon: Big Bend Jeep Rentals, 432-294-5796

Vehicle rental

Drive from San Antonio

There are two main routes to come into Big Bend from San Antonio.  I-10 takes a northerly route to Fort Stockton. You may also take US 90 through Uvalde and Del Rio, which is a little shorter distance wise, but takes a bit longer. From Fort Stockton, you can go south...