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How to get fromAtlanta to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ATL - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 11m
    $446–908

  2. Drive 810.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Atlanta to Galvestoncar car 810.5 mi
    13h 26m
    $148–214

  3. Bus, taxi via Atlanta

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus Atlanta
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    16h 13m
    $214–278

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Peachtree Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    25h 34m
    $379–687

  5. Fly Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ATL - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $192–660

  6. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BHM - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h
    $279–1,043

  7. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 36m
    $210–342

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Galveston. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 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 subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Houston - Telephone Rd, walk to Telephone Rd @ S Wayside Dr, 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.

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