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

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There are 8 ways to get from Raleigh to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane RDU - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 23m
    $186–658

  2. Bus, taxi via Newnan

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington St at MLK Jr Dr to Newnan Park and Ridebus bus 453
    3. Take the bus from Newnan Park and Ride to Houston - Telephone Rdbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    26h 31m
    $261–375

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    33h 23m
    $367–730

  4. Drive  1,190.9 mi

    1. Drive from Raleigh to Galvestoncar car 1,190.9 mi
    20h 37m
    $218–314

  5. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RDU - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 52m
    $212–1,210

  6. Bus to Fayetteville Municipal Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh Bus Station to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Fayetteville Municipal Airport (FAY) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane FAY - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 36m
    $215–694

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Raleigh 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
    28h 6m
    $258–401

  8. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Take the train from Greensboro to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    36h 41m
    $403–862

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,105.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Raleigh to Galveston. However, you can take the line 100 bus to RDU Airport at Terminal 1, walk to Raleigh-Durham-Airport-RDU 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 line 1 bus to Capital Blvd at Crabtree Blvd, walk to Raleigh Bus Station, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Washington St at MLK Jr Dr, take the bus to Newnan Park and Ride, 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.

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