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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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

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

    best
    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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $190–578

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MIA - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 30m
    $187–551

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    28h 3m
    $268–450

  4. Drive 1,179.6 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Galvestoncar car 1,179.6 mi
    19h 25m
    $216–311

  5. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane FLL - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $196–771

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

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MIA - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h
    $198–874

  7. Bus, taxi via Airport/Rental Car Center

    1. Take the bus from Fort Lauderdale Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    30h 5m
    $321–570

Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,010.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Fort Lauderdale to Galveston Island. However, you can take the line 01 bus to Airport/Rental Car Center, walk to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 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 Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island.

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