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How to get fromLubbock to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LBB - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    3h 31m
    $211–777

  2. Drive 569.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lubbock to Galvestoncar car 569.2 mi
    10h 14m
    $104–151

  3. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    12h 12m
    $255–321

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

    1. Fly from Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LBB - 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
    5h 14m
    $172–500

  5. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza to Fort Worth Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    13h 20m
    $174–255

  6. Bus, taxi via Houston #2 (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Lubbock Citibus DT Transfer Plaza 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 Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    15h 23m
    $187–290

Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lubbock to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 525 mi
  • Duration: 3h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Lubbock to Galveston. However, you can take the taxi to Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport (LBB) 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. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fort Worth Downtown, walk to Fort Worth, take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston, walk to Smith St @ Lamar St, 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.

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