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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Galveston Bay Areaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Downtown Houston to Galveston Bay Area by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 244 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ Dallas St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Bay Areataxi taxi
    46 min
    $23–29

  2. Drive 25.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Galveston Bay Areacar car 25.8 mi
    29 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Houston to Galveston Bay Areataxi taxi 25.8 mi
    29 min
    $70–85

  4. Line 247 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ McKinney St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    48 min
    $19–24

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  • Distance: 27.9 mi
  • Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Downtown Houston, TX, USA and Galveston Bay Area, TX, USA?

Metropolitan Transit Harris County operates a bus from Milam St @ McKinney St to Bay Area Park & Ride hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 41 min.

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