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How to get fromAustin Airport (AUS) to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    2h 47m
    $174–760

  2. Drive 204.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin Airport (AUS) to Galvestoncar car 204.2 mi
    3h 34m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $113–147

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Austin-AUS to Galvestonrideshare rideshare 204.2 mi
    3h 34m

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane AUS - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $846–1,011

  6. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus El Paso
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $135–259

  7. Bus, taxi via 2231 Guadalupe/West Mall UT

    1. Take the bus from Austin, TX - UT Austin to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus Frisco
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $153–236

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Austin Airport (AUS) to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 192.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Austin Airport (AUS), USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin Airport (AUS) to Galveston. However, you can 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 line 20 bus to 5902 Riverside/Grove, walk to 5925 Riverside/Grove, take the line 350 bus to 5104 5th/Shady, walk to Austin Eastside Bus Plaza, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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