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How to get fromHouston to Galveston Countyby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Line 244 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Fannin St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Countytaxi taxi
    51 min
    $48–59

  2. Drive 36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Houston to Galveston Countycar car 36.2 mi
    39 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Houston to Galveston Countytaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    39 min
    $95–120

  4. Line 247 bus, taxi

    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 Galveston Countytaxi taxi
    1h 3m
    $48–59

  5. 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 Galveston Countytaxi taxi
    1h 7m
    $48–59

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Houston to Galveston County.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.7 mi
  • Duration: 51 min

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

There is no direct connection from Houston to Galveston County. However, you can take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride then take the taxi to Galveston County. Alternatively, you can drive from Houston to Galveston County in around 39 min.

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