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How to get fromHouston to Bolivar Peninsulaby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Houston to Bolivar Peninsula by bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ Preston St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry car ferry
    2h 31m
    $11–17

  2. Drive 92.3 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Bolivar Peninsulacar car 92.3 mi
    1h 50m
    $17–25

  3. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry via Congress St @ La Branch St

    1. Take the bus from Congress St @ La Branch St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry car ferry
    2h 35m
    $11–17

  4. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Fannin St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Drive from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestoncar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Galveston to Bolivarcarferry car ferry
    2h 22m
    $11–17

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Bolivar Peninsula.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 75.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Bolivar Peninsula, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Bolivar Peninsula. However, you can take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, drive to Galveston, take the car ferry to Bolivar, then drive to Bolivar Peninsula. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Bolivar Peninsula in around 1h 50m.

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