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How to get fromGalveston to Port Arthurby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Galveston to Port Arthur by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridetaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus Greyhound US0602
    4h 1m
    $101–132

  2. Drive 107.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galveston to Port Arthurcar car 107.7 mi
    2h 2m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi, line 247 bus, 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 @ Texas Avebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Houston - Harrisburg Blvd to Port Arthurbus bus
    4h 30m
    $133–166

  4. Taxi, line 247 bus, bus via Port Arthur Transit

    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 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Port Arthur Transitbus bus
    4h 36m
    $101–133

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 138.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Galveston, TX, USA and Port Arthur, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galveston to Port Arthur. However, you can take the taxi to El Dorado Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Magnolia Transit Center, walk to Houston Bus Station, then take the bus to Port Arthur Transit. Alternatively, you can drive from Galveston to Port Arthur in around 2h 2m.

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