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How to get fromLos Angeles to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $326–1,088

  2. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ONT - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 54m
    $258–695

  3. Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    31h
    $343–543

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    37h 27m
    $616–1,193

  5. Drive 1,557.6 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to Galvestoncar car 1,557.6 mi
    25h 7m
    $285–411

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

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain 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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $352–1,252

  7. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 14m
    $292–551

  8. 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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 22m
    $334–1,231

  9. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ft Worth Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    37h 43m
    $351–607

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,450.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Los Angeles to Galveston Island. However, you can take the bus to LAX Tom Bradley International Terminal, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 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 Island.

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