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The Research Valley is located in the heart of Texas, inside of a triangle that comprises Texas’ largest metros: Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth, and San Antonio. Coupled with our low cost of living and exceptional quality of life, the Research Valley provides new businesses with a unique “selling position” in employee recruitment.
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This central geographic location offers several advantages, including easy accessibility to big city amenities, a warm climate with mild winters, and minimal lost time due to erratic weather. We're in the Central Time Zone, easing communications and allowing greater accessibility to both the East and West Coasts.
Transportation Overview
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The Research Valley's land and air transportation are favorable for materials distribution and business travel. Distribution takes advantage to a central location in the United States and the proximity to both I-35 and I-45. Three of the nation's 10 largest cities - Houston, San Antonio and Dallas - are no more than three hours away. Easterwood Airport, 5 minutes from Texas A&M University, is a valuable asset for business travelers and businesses. These airlines offer a total of 12 direct flights to Dallas and Houston, with connections to other domestic and international destinations.
The Research Valley is located within 100 miles of both Houston and Austin, and less than 200 miles from Dallas and San Antonio. Our convenient regional airport allows residents to be within one hop of every major national and international destination.
- Easy access to major interstate highways which run throughout several areas of Texas
- State Highway 6 runs north and south through The Research Valley to connect with U.S. Highway 290 to the south and Interstate 45 to the north.
- Texas Highway 21 runs though The Research Valley connecting to Interstate 35 to the west and Interstate 45 to the east
For additional information about the Research Valley's infrastructure and market access, please visit our map library or contact us directly.
Railroads
The Research Valley is served by two railroads with daily routes. Several business sites with direct access are available.
Airports
The Research Valley is home to Easterwood Airport (CLL) located in College Station. Easterwood provides daily service to Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and George Bush Intercontinental in Houston, TX via American Airline and Continental. The airport is equipped with two 5,150 foot runways, one 7,000 foot paved, all-weather runway, an approach lighting system, and FAA control tower, FAA radio communication, and an OmniRange-ILS Navigation Aid.
- Easterwood Airport provides daily non-stop flights to Houston and Dallas where passengers can connect to national and international destinations.
- Coulter Field serves private aircraft owners with a 4,000 foot runway, hanger space, and charter flight services.
In addition, the Research Valley neighbors Houston, TX, which is home to both the nearest port and international airport. We are conveniently located less than 100 miles from Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, which offers daily international air services. |
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Major Carriers Serving the Research Valley
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Source: Easterwood Airport
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Distances from Research Valley
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| Atlanta |
831 |
3 hrs 35 min |
| Chicago |
1098 |
4 hrs 24 min |
| Cincinnati |
1065 |
3 hrs 57 min |
| Dallas |
181 |
1 hrs 5 min |
| Denver |
1049 |
4 hrs |
| Detroit |
1348 |
4 hrs 20 min |
| Houston |
95 |
40 min |
| Los Angeles |
1482 |
5 hrs |
| Nashville |
794 |
3 hrs 23 min |
| New York |
1646 |
5 hrs 16 min |
| Orlando |
1054 |
4 hrs 10 min |
| Phoenix |
1112 |
4 hrs 20 min |
| San Antonio |
170 |
no flights |
| Washington |
1428 |
4 hrs 22 min |
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Source: Mapquest*
Source: OAG^
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Interstate System near Research Valley
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The Research Valley’s offers efficient land and air transportation infrastructure for businesses operations across every industry. Located in the center of the Texas Triangle, the Research Valley provides easy connectivity to anywhere in Texas and all parts of the world.
In addition to I-35 and I-45 running north-south on the western and eastern edges, and I-10, running east-west on the southern edge, The Research Valley is served by federal highway, U.S. - 290 and state highways 6 and 21.
For Maps see the Regional Transportation Map
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Railroads Serving Research Valley
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Rail service in The Research Valley is primarily on the Houston Local route, originating in Houston and proceeding north. We are serviced by two nationally known rail lines with daily routes. In addition, several business sites are equipped with direct access available.
Class 1 Railroad:
Union Pacific
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
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Source: Railroad web sites
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