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How to get fromDowntown Houston to Galveston Islandby car, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Drive 49.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Downtown Houston to Galvestoncar car 49.8 mi
    54 min
    $10–14

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Downtown Houston to Galvestontaxi taxi 49.8 mi
    54 min
    $130–160

  3. Line 244 bus, taxi

    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 Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 18m
    $98–124

  4. Line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ McKinney St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 23m
    $98–124

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  • Distance: 49.8 mi
  • Duration: 54 min

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

You can drive from Downtown Houston to Galveston in around 54 min.

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