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How to get fromIrvine to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SNA - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $295–715

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tustin to San Bernardino Depottrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $196–612

  3. Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from Santa Ana to Huntington Parkbus bus 2
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    35h 22m
    $387–483

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    39h 23m
    $527–1,067

  5. Drive  1,543.6 mi

    1. Drive from Irvine to Galvestoncar car 1,543.6 mi
    25h
    $282–407

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 50m
    $199–590

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $263–919

  8. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tustin to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 22m
    $285–543

  9. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Montclair Transcenter to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    42h 8m
    $341–553

John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar85Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Irvine to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,418.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Irvine to Galveston. However, you can fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), walk to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct, take the line 500 bus to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 bus to The Depot At Santa Ana Dock 3, walk to Santa Ana, take the bus to Huntington Park, take the bus to El Paso, walk to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, take the bus to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, walk to N Main St @ Airline Dr, take the line 044 bus to Pierce St @ Main St, 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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