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How to get fromHouston to Galvestonby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston to Galveston by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 247 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Milam St @ Preston St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    1h 19m
    $88–104

  2. Drive 50.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Galvestoncar car 50.7 mi
    55 min
    $10–14

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Houston to Galvestontaxi taxi 50.7 mi
    55 min
    $130–170

  4. Line 247 bus, taxi via Congress St @ La Branch St

    1. Take the bus from Congress St @ La Branch St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    1h 23m
    $88–104

  5. Line 247 bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Fannin St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    1h 10m
    $88–104

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 54.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Galveston. However, you can take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Galveston in around 55 min.

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