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How to get fromCedar Rapids to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CID - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 47m
    $434–1,806

  2. Drive 1,085.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cedar Rapids to Galvestoncar car 1,085.7 mi
    18h 21m
    $199–287

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    29h 21m

  4. Bus, train, taxi via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Dallastrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    34h 30m

  5. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane CID - BPT
    2. Drive from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Galvestoncar car
    8h 6m
    $200–930

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CID - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h
    $290–1,060

  7. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    3. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    30h 29m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cedar Rapids to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 922.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Cedar Rapids, IA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Rapids to Galveston. However, you can take the line 11 bus to Airport Terminal, walk to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 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 Court St Transportation Center, take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Dallas Bus Station, 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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