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

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisiana to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MSY - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    3h 7m
    $202–847

  2. Drive 366.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Orleans to Galvestoncar car 366.1 mi
    6h 18m
    $67–97

  3. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2211 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 10m
    $145–199

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    11h 28m
    $206–346

  5. Fly Lake Charles Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LCH - 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 25m
    $140–421

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MSY - 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 37m
    $761–1,028

  7. Fly Lafayette Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental 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
    $145–441

  8. Bus, taxi via Houston (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 33m
    $143–209

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Louisiana to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 346.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Louisiana, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Louisiana to Galveston. However, you can 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. Alternatively, 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.

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