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

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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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
    8h 23m
    $416–1,608

  2. Drive 1,526.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Galvestoncar car 1,526.9 mi
    26h 56m
    $279–403

  3. 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
    39h 6m
    $333–588

  4. 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
    39h 44m
    $565–1,047

  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
    8h 11m
    $302–861

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

    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
    7h 35m
    $367–1,913

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

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane EWR - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 7m
    $575–1,260

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BWI - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 5m
    $303–1,116

  9. Train to Laguardia Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGA - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 17m
    $412–2,018

  10. 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
    43h 2m
    $631–1,194

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

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Duration5h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$336Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,386.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Galveston. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 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 bus to Atlanta Bus Station, 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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