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

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There are 7 ways to get from Galveston Island to Houston by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, line 244 bus via Franklin St @ Austin St

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Franklin St @ Austin Stbus bus 244 / ...
    1h 27m
    $100–120

  2. Drive 50.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Houstoncar car 50.4 mi
    55 min
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Houstontaxi taxi 50.4 mi
    55 min
    $130–170

  4. Taxi, line 247 bus

    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 @ Texas Avebus bus 247 / ...
    1h 33m
    $100–119

  5. Taxi, line 247 bus via Franklin St @ Main St

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Franklin St @ Main Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 34m
    $100–119

  6. Taxi, line 247 bus via Congress St @ La Branch St

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston Island to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Congress St @ La Branch Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 38m
    $101–120

  7. 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 St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin Stbus bus 244 / ...
    1h 19m
    $100–120

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 57.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Galveston Island to Houston. However, you can take the taxi to El Dorado Park & Ride then take the line 244 bus to Franklin St @ Austin St. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Houston in around 55 min.

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