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How to get fromIowa City to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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There are 9 ways to get from Iowa City to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CID - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 3m
    $439–1,761

  2. Drive 1,051.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Galvestoncar car 1,051.5 mi
    19h 13m
    $192–278

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    27h 30m
    $260–437

  4. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane CID - BPT
    2. Drive from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Galvestoncar car
    8h 22m
    $207–896

  5. Fly The Eastern Iowa Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CID - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 16m
    $291–1,051

  6. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Molinebus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MLI - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 32m
    $263–974

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    11h 32m

  8. Bus, taxi via Wake Village

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Kansas Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City to Texarkanabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Texarkana to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    27h 48m

  9. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Saint Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    28h 38m

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Iowa City to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 936.4 mi
  • Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Cedar Rapids, walk to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), walk to Hobby Airport, take the line 040 bus to Monroe Park & Ride, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the bus to Kansas City, take the bus to Dallas Bus Station, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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