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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Baytownby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Baytown by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 137 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Texas Ave to East Freeway @ Market Stbus bus 137
    2. Take the taxi from East Freeway @ Market St to Baytowntaxi taxi
    1h 6m
    $42–54

  2. Drive  26 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Baytowncar car 26 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Houston to Baytowntaxi taxi 26 mi
    29 min
    $65–85

  4. Line 137 bus, taxi via Uvalde Rd @ East Freeway

    1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Texas Ave to Uvalde Rd @ East Freewaybus bus 137
    2. Take the taxi from Uvalde Rd @ East Freeway to Baytowntaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    $42–54

  5. Line 137 bus, taxi via Hogan St @ Freeman

    1. Take the bus from San Jacinto St @ Texas Ave to Uvalde Rd @ East Freewaybus bus 137
    2. Take the taxi from Uvalde Rd @ East Freeway to Baytowntaxi taxi
    1h 16m
    $42–54

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  • Distance: 27.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Downtown Houston to Baytown. However, you can walk to Quitman Near Northside SB, take the line 700 vehicle to Central Stn Main SB, walk to San Jacinto St @ Texas Ave, take the line 137 bus to East Freeway @ Market St, then take the taxi to Baytown. Alternatively, you can drive from Downtown Houston to Baytown in around 29 min.

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