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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

    best
    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
    7h 8m
    $182–580

  2. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    $163–1,214

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Atlanta Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Civic Center Station to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    23h 29m
    $267–370

  4. 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
    $798–1,212

  5. Drive  1,192.5 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Galvestoncar car 1,192.5 mi
    19h 55m
    $204–295

  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
    10h 14m
    $249–744

  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 38m
    $304–438

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

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,109.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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 bus to Newnan Park and Ride, 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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