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How to get fromMexico City to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Mexico City to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MEX - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 34m
    $224–500

  2. Drive 933.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mexico City to Galvestoncar car 933.7 mi
    19h 53m
    $171–247

  3. Bus, taxi via Reynosa

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to Reynosabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Reynosa to Houston Lockwoodbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    24h 28m
    $257–420

  4. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MEX - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 4m
    $198–597

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Central de Autobuses del Norte to San Antoniobus bus
    2. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    26h 18m
    $267–403

Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 847.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Mexico City to Galveston Island. However, you can take the line 4 bus to Terminal 1 - Aeropuerto, walk to Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX) airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), walk to Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct, take the line 500 bus to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, 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 bus to Reynosa, take the bus to Houston Lockwood, walk to Lockwood Dr @ Harvey Wilson Dr, take the line 080 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island.

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