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

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGA - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 30m
    $414–1,536

  2. Fly Laguardia Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LGA - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $260–779

  3. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from New York to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    35h 39m
    $379–558

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    41h 29m
    $591–1,124

  5. Drive 1,618.9 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Galvestoncar car 1,618.9 mi
    28h 7m
    $296–427

  6. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane EWR - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 47m
    $358–1,252

  7. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane EWR - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $504–1,245

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane JFK - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 36m
    $468–1,236

  9. Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PHL - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 54m
    $328–1,417

  10. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    37h 8m
    $373–611

  11. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    44h 47m
    $647–1,271

Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$310Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,487.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from New York to Galveston Island. However, you can take the line 4 subway to 125th Street, walk to E 125 St/Lexington Av, take the bus to Laguardia Rd/94 St, walk to New-York-La-Guardia-Airport-LGA 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 Memphis - Summer Ave, take the taxi to Memphis Bus Station, 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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