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How to get fromPadre Island to Galvestonby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from 11th @ Sandcastle to Southside Station Bay Ebus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Houston Bus Station to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $152–217

  2. Drive 387.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Padre Island to Galvestoncar car 387.8 mi
    8h 40m
    $71–103

  3. Bus, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 1104-Hwy 361 @ Crosswalk to Southside Station Bay Ebus bus
    2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane CRP - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h
    $189–696

  4. Bus, taxi via League City

    1. Take the bus from 11th @ Sandcastle to Southside Station Bay Ebus bus 65
    2. Take the bus from Corpus Christi Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 28m
    $124–171

  5. Bus, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 1104-Hwy 361 @ Crosswalk to Southside Station Bay Ebus bus
    2. Fly from Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane CRP - 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
    6h 27m
    $165–459

Corpus Christi International Airport (CRP) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 298.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Padre Island to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Southside Station Bay E, walk to Southside Station Bay A, take the line 29 bus to Staples Street Station Bay B, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from South Padre Island to Galveston in around 8h 40m.

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