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How to get fromHouston to Crystal Beachby bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Houston to Crystal Beach 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 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 17m
    $11–16

  2. Drive 96.2 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Crystal Beachcar car 96.2 mi
    1h 54m
    $18–26

  3. Line 247 bus, drive, car ferry via Milam St @ Preston St

    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 26m
    $11–16

  4. 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 30m
    $11–16

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Crystal Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Crystal Beach, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Crystal Beach. 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 Crystal Beach. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Crystal Beach in around 1h 54m.

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