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How to get fromAustin to Galveston Islandby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Austin to Galveston Island by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Downtown Austin to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2270 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 47m
    $123–166

  2. Drive 210.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Austin to Galvestoncar car 210.2 mi
    3h 41m
    $39–56

  3. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $189–777

  4. Bus, taxi via Austin Doubletree University Area

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    $224–271

  5. Bus, taxi via League City

    1. Take the bus from Austin Doubletree University Area to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus Austin / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $224–271

  6. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Houston - Downtownbus bus Austin–Houston via Katy / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $138–200

  7. 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
    5h 51m
    $845–1,070

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Austin to Galveston Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 218.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Austin to Galveston Island. However, you can 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 Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Austin to Galveston in around 3h 41m.

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