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How to get fromSan Antonio to Galveston Islandby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Houston (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus FlixBus 2212
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 7m
    $126–172

  2. Drive 244.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from San Antonio to Galvestoncar car 244.1 mi
    4h
    $45–65

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $163–262

  4. Fly San Antonio International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAT - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $144–476

  5. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus Via Laredo
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $132–184

  6. Train, taxi via League City (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $163–261

  7. Fly San Antonio International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAT - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 46m
    $145–509

  8. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane AUS - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 10m
    $152–471

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration58 minAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from San Antonio to Galveston Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 252.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from San Antonio to Galveston Island. However, you can take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island. Alternatively, you can take the train to Houston, walk to Preston St @ Artesian Pl, take the line 085 bus to Smith St @ Texas Ave, walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island.

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