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How to get fromPort Arthur to Galveston Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Port Arthur to Galveston Island by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 040 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Port Arthur to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Telephone Rd @ S Wayside Dr to Monroe Park & Ridebus bus 040
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 55m
    $145–184

  2. Drive 107.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Port Arthur to Galvestoncar car 107.8 mi
    2h 1m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Arthur Transit to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0602
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $110–150

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  • Distance: 156.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Port Arthur to Galveston Island. However, you can take the bus to Houston - Telephone Rd, walk to Telephone Rd @ S Wayside Dr, 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 drive from Port Arthur to Galveston in around 2h 1m.

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