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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Galvestonby bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Galveston by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Detroit, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DTW - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $340–1,322

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 1m
    $216–445

  3. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    31h 53m
    $502–966

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    32h 8m
    $370–600

  5. Drive 1,317.2 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Galvestoncar car 1,317.2 mi
    22h 20m
    $241–348

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $387–1,373

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dallastrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    34h 32m
    $545–980

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    37h 30m
    $577–1,155

Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,165.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ann Arbor to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Detroit Metro Airport, walk to North Terminal, take the bus to McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Longview, walk to Longview, take the bus to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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