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How to get fromKansas City to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kansas City to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MCI - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 50m
    $288–1,225

  2. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane MCI - BPT
    2. Drive from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Galvestoncar car
    8h 9m
    $120–580

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dentonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denton to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 17m
    $232–349

  4. Drive 775.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Galvestoncar car 775.2 mi
    13h 2m
    $142–205

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MCI - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $204–718

  6. Bus, taxi via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla St to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    19h 43m
    $248–410

  7. Bus, taxi via Irving

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Dallas Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 5m
    $217–360

Kansas City (MCI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$196Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 738.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Galveston Island. However, you can take the line 229 bus to Kci Airport Terminal C, walk to Kansas City (MCI) 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 Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Denton, 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 Island.

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