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How to get fromDurham to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RDU - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 53m
    $187–610

  2. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    22h 51m
    $268–363

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    36h 9m
    $428–908

  4. Drive  1,191.8 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Galvestoncar car 1,191.8 mi
    19h 58m
    $218–315

  5. Bus to Raleigh-Durham International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham Station to Regional Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 30m
    $213–1,214

  6. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GSO - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 41m
    $274–880

  7. Bus, taxi via Winston-Salem (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Winston Salem(Trans Center)bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Winston Salem(Trans Center) to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    28h 28m
    $255–438

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Durham to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Regional Transit Center, take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Downtown, walk to Civic Center Station, take the subway to Doraville Station, walk to Atlanta, take the bus to Houston - Telephone Rd, walk to Telephone Rd @ S Wayside Dr, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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