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How to get fromKaty to Galveston Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Katy to Galveston Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Katy to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $102–132

  2. Drive 78.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Katy to Galvestoncar car 78.2 mi
    1h 27m
    $15–21

  3. Bus, line 247 bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 37m
    $104–138

  4. Bus, line 244 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Katy, TX to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 38m
    $104–138

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Katy, TX, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Katy to Galveston Island. However, you can 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Katy to Galveston in around 1h 27m.

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