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How to get fromNew Orleans to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from New Orleans to Galveston Island 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

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    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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $160–517

  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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 17m
    $152–213

  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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    11h 35m
    $212–364

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 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 bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $746–1,070

  6. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane GPT - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 3m
    $200–630

  7. 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 El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $150–225

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

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Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Orleans to Galveston Island. However, you can take the bus to Kenner Terminal Parking Garage, walk to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) 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 Downtown Houston, 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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