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How to get fromGalveston to Athensby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Galveston to Athens by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Houston Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus bus Greyhound US1100s
    4h 46m
    $156–210

  2. Drive 235.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Athenscar car 235.5 mi
    4h 49m
    $43–63

  3. Taxi, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dallas (DAL)plane plane HOU - DAL
    3. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Athensbus bus
    6h 39m
    $171–585

  4. Taxi, bus via League City

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus bus Greyhound US1100s
    6h 20m
    $117–165

  5. Taxi, bus via League City #2

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Athensbus bus Greyhound US1100s
    6h 55m
    $117–166

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Dallas (DAL) flights

Calendar106Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Athens. However, you can take the taxi to Houston Bus Station then take the bus to Athens. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Athens in around 4h 49m.

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