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

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There are 5 ways to get from Charleston 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 Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CHS - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $261–949

  2. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CHS - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 17m
    $190–588

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Charleston Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    32h 39m
    $276–479

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Charleston Amtrak Station to Selma Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Selma Station to Greensborotrain train
    3. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    42h 51m
    $604–1,206

  5. Drive 1,069.8 mi

    1. Drive from Charleston to Galvestoncar car 1,069.8 mi
    18h 39m
    $196–282

Charleston International Airport (CHS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$178Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 982.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Charleston, SC, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Charleston to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Fuel Farm Rd / Dreamliner Dr, walk to Charleston-Airport-CHS 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 line 10 bus to N. Charleston SuperStop on Rivers Ave, take the line 104 bus to North Charleston Transit Center, walk to Charleston Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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