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

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

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  1. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ATL - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $515–937

  2. Drive 864.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gainesville to Galvestoncar car 864.2 mi
    14h 22m
    $158–228

  3. Bus, taxi via Chamblee

    1. Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Atlantabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    17h 19m
    $260–420

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Gainesville Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    27h 12m
    $377–719

  5. Drive to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Birmingham-Airport-BHMcar car
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BHM - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 56m
    $289–1,107

  6. Bus to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ATL - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $206–690

  7. Bus to Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from BB Wireless - Gainesville to Taqueria Guadalajara - Greenvillebus bus
    2. Fly from Greenville–Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GSP - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 46m
    $294–920

  8. Drive to Mcghee Tyson Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Gainesville to Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS)car car
    2. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TYS - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $247–798

  9. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Gainesville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    20h 7m
    $228–366

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration2h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$175Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 802.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Gainesville, GA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Gainesville to Galveston. However, you can take the taxi to Gainesville, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) 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 taxi to BB Wireless - Gainesville, take the bus to Atlanta, walk to Doraville Station - Bay D, take the line 121 bus to Buford Hwy @ Mcelroy Rd, 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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