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

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

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  1. Fly Miami International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MIA - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $243–905

  2. Drive 1,204.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Miami to Galvestoncar car 1,204.6 mi
    19h 47m
    $220–318

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Miami Airport Station to Fort Lauderdale Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Tallahasseebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    29h 48m
    $266–451

  4. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane FLL - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 16m
    $536–1,210

  5. Fly Miami International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MIA - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $229–858

  6. Train to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Metrorail Transfer Station to Fort Lauderdale Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane FLL - 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
    7h 49m
    $222–583

  7. Bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Tallahassee - FSU - Old St Augustine at Intramural Fieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    30h 26m
    $321–569

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Miami Airport Station to Tallahasseebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallahassee to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    32h 56m
    $281–491

Miami International Airport (MIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Miami, FL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Miami to Galveston. However, you can take the vehicle to Miami International Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) 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 train to Fort Lauderdale Station, walk to Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride, take the bus to Tallahassee, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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