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How to get fromGalveston Island to Downtown Houstonby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Galveston Island to Downtown Houston by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 247 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ McKinney Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 30m
    $100–119

  2. Drive 49.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Downtown Houstoncar car 49.9 mi
    54 min
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Downtown Houstontaxi taxi 49.9 mi
    54 min
    $130–160

  4. Taxi, line 244 bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Austin St @ Clay Stbus bus 244
    1h 15m
    $100–120

  5. Taxi, line 244 bus via Travis St @ McKinney St

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Travis St @ McKinney Stbus bus 244 / ...
    1h 23m
    $100–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 58.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Galveston Island, TX, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galveston Island to Downtown Houston. However, you can take the taxi to Bay Area Park & Ride then take the line 247 bus to Travis St @ McKinney St. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Downtown Houston in around 54 min.

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