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How to get fromFlorida to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Florida to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Jacksonville to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane JAX - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 2m
    $170–548

  2. Fly Tampa to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TPA - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    $160–517

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houston Bus Station to Galvestontaxi taxi
    20h 31m
    $243–393

  4. Drive 888.9 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Galvestoncar car 888.9 mi
    14h 40m
    $163–235

  5. Fly Orlando to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCO - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $585–1,057

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane FLL - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $565–1,208

  7. Fly Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MIA - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 49m
    $171–538

  8. Line 30 bus to Tampa, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kennedy Blvd @ Ashley Dr to Airport Rental Car Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TPA - 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
    7h 25m
    $521–760

  9. Bus, taxi via LaGrange

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to La Grange Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Grange Bus Station to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    22h 54m
    $254–363

Jacksonville (JAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Florida to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 874.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Florida, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Florida to Galveston. However, you can take the line 1 bus to Jia, walk to Jacksonville (JAX) 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 Tallahassee, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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