Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Galveston

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BHM - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $178–583

  2. Drive 662.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Galvestoncar car 662.3 mi
    11h 59m
    $121–175

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Opelika 4th Street Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Opelika 4th Street Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    16h 39m
    $219–297

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Birmingham to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 19m
    $247–426

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BHM - 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
    5h 19m
    $194–676

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Birmingham 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
    20h 37m
    $308–578

  7. Bus, taxi via Montgomery (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    20h 38m
    $211–348

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 618.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Galveston. However, you can take the taxi to Birmingham-Airport-BHM 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 bus to Opelika 4th Street Station, 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.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound