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How to get fromGalveston to Lafayetteby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galveston to Lafayette by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Houstontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    5h 57m
    $204–314

  2. Drive 234.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Lafayettecar car 234.6 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Lafayettebus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    6h 10m
    $116–159

  4. Taxi, line 247 bus, line 102 bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Jefferson Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Travis St @ Jefferson St to Bush IAH Terminal Cbus bus
    4. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT)plane plane IAH - LFT
    4h 38m
    $140–422

  5. Taxi, bus via Houston

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Lafayettebus bus Houston
    6h 11m
    $148–185

  6. Taxi, train via League City

    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Houston to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Sunset Limited
    7h 39m
    $152–255

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Galveston, TX, USA and Lafayette, LA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Lafayette. However, you can take the taxi to Houston then take the train to Lafayette Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Bay Area Park & Ride, take the line 247 bus to St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St, walk to Downtown Houston, then take the bus to Lafayette.

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