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

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

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  1. Taxi, line 244 bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin Stbus bus 244 / ...
    1h 12m
    $87–104

  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 to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Rusk Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 24m
    $86–104

  5. Taxi, line 247 bus via Travis St @ Texas Ave

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Texas Avebus bus 247 / ...
    1h 26m
    $86–104

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

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Franklin St @ Main Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 27m
    $86–104

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

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Congress St @ La Branch Stbus bus 247 / ...
    1h 31m
    $87–105

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 51.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 12m

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

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

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