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How to get fromPhiladelphia Airport (PHL) to Galvestonby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Galveston by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane PHL - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $240–807

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BWI - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $230–1,358

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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 Galvestontaxi taxi
    41h 3m
    $530–1,047

  4. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station 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 Galvestontaxi taxi
    41h 22m
    $328–581

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

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane PHL - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $294–750

  6. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from 30th Street 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 Galvestontaxi taxi
    44h 21m
    $591–1,199

  7. Drive 1,520.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Galvestoncar car 1,520.2 mi
    26h 46m
    $278–401

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,377.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 57m

What companies run services between Philadelphia Airport (PHL), USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia Airport (PHL) to Galveston. However, you can 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 Gray 30th St Station, take the train to BWI Thurgood Marshall, walk to BWI Amtrak Station, take the bus to Upper Level Terminal - Concourses B & C, walk to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) 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.

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