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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Alvinby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Alvin by tram, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 700 tram, line 244 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the tram from Quitman Near Northside SB to Downtown Transit Center Stn SBtram tram 700
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Alvintaxi taxi
    1h 47m
    $33–45

  2. Drive 28 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Alvincar car 28 mi
    40 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Houston to Alvintaxi taxi 28 mi
    40 min
    $70–90

  4. Line 052 bus, line 244 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Hogan St @ Freeman to Downtown Transit Centerbus bus 051 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Alvintaxi taxi
    1h 56m
    $33–45

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  • Distance: 34.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 47m

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Alvin, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Downtown Houston to Alvin. However, you can walk to Quitman Near Northside SB, take the line 700 vehicle to Downtown Transit Center Stn SB, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Alvin. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Houston to Alvin in around 40 min.

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