What is the cheapest way to get from College Station to Crystal Beach?

The cheapest way to get from College Station to Crystal Beach is to bus and drive and car ferry which costs $24 - $40 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from College Station to Crystal Beach?

The fastest way to get from College Station to Crystal Beach is to bus and drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from College Station to Crystal Beach?

The distance between College Station and Crystal Beach is 167 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.

How long does it take to get from College Station to Crystal Beach?

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from College Station to Crystal Beach, including transfers.

Can I drive from College Station to Crystal Beach?

Yes, the driving distance between College Station to Crystal Beach is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from College Station to Crystal Beach.

Where can I stay near Crystal Beach?

There are 1415+ hotels available in Crystal Beach.

College Station to Crystal Beach - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from College Station to Crystal Beach by bus, car, or car ferry

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Bus, drive, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from College Station to Downtown Houstonbus
2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar
3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry
4h 52m
$25–40
Bus, drive (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from College Station to North Houstonbus FlixBus 2242
2. Drive from North Houston to Crystal Beachcar
3h 28m
$31–48
Bus, drive, car ferry via Houston
1. Take the bus from Brazos Transit District to Houston Bus Stationbus
2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar
3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry
5h 50m
$27–48
Drive 184.3 mi
1. Drive from College Station to Crystal Beachcar 184.3 mi
3h 34m
$34–49

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Distance: 165.6 mi
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between College Station, TX, USA and Crystal Beach, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from College Station to Crystal Beach. 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, drive to Galveston, take the car ferry to Bolivar, then drive to Crystal Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from College Station to Crystal Beach via North Houston in around 3h 28m.

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