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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Crystal Beachby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Crystal Beach by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ Dallas St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar car
    3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry car ferry
    2h 21m
    $11–16

  2. Drive 96.6 mi

    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Crystal Beachcar car 96.6 mi
    1h 55m
    $18–26

  3. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry via Milam St @ McKinney St

    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ McKinney St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar car
    3. Take the carferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry car ferry
    2h 23m
    $11–16

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Map of how to get from Downtown Houston to Crystal Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Downtown Houston to Crystal Beach. However, you can 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 drive from Downtown Houston to Crystal Beach in around 1h 55m.

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