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How to get fromDetroit Airport (DTW) to Galvestonby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galveston by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane DTW - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 22m
    $211–702

  2. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    33h 54m
    $495–988

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Montgomery Intermodal Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Montgomery Intermodal Center to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    37h 17m
    $311–559

  4. Drive 1,318.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galvestoncar car 1,318.6 mi
    22h 25m
    $241–348

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane DTW - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 13m
    $215–427

  6. Bus, train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    34h 15m
    $505–938

  7. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    39h 31m
    $560–1,177

Detroit (DTW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136 mi
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galveston. However, you can 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 261 bus to Dearborn Transit Center, walk to Dearborn, take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Longview, walk to Longview, take the bus to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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