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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lafayette to Galveston by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $121–158

  2. Drive 235.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Galvestoncar car 235.2 mi
    4h 6m
    $43–62

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 4m
    $156–249

  4. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport, line 500 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LFT - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $145–451

  5. Bus, taxi via Houston (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Transit System to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $121–168

  6. Bus to Lake Charles Regional Airport, fly, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette to Lake Charlesbus bus
    2. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LCH - IAH
    3. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    4. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $184–486

Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 268.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Lafayette, LA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lafayette to Galveston. 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. Alternatively, you can take the train to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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