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How to get fromPort Bolivar to Houstonby car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Port Bolivar to Houston by car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, drive, line 244 bus

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    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to El Dorado Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin Stbus bus 244 / ...
    2h 25m
    $8–14

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Houstoncar car
    1h 24m
    $9–15

  3. Car ferry, drive, line 247 bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Congress St @ La Branch Stbus bus 247 / ...
    2h 28m
    $9–15

  4. Car ferry, drive, line 247 bus via Travis St @ Rusk St

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Rusk Stbus bus 247 / ...
    2h 33m
    $8–14

  5. Car ferry, drive, line 247 bus via Travis St @ Texas Ave

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Travis St @ Texas Avebus bus 247 / ...
    2h 35m
    $8–14

  6. Car ferry, drive, line 247 bus via Franklin St @ Main St

    1. Take the car ferry from Bolivar to Galvestoncarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Galveston to Bay Area Park & Ridecar car
    3. Take the bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to Franklin St @ Main Stbus bus 247 / ...
    2h 36m
    $8–14

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 59.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Port Bolivar, TX, USA and Houston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Port Bolivar to Houston. However, you can drive to Bolivar, take the car ferry to Galveston, drive to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the line 244 bus to St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin St. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Port Bolivar to Houston via Bolivar and Galveston in around 1h 24m.

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