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

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There are 6 ways to get from San Diego to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SAN - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 9m
    $199–577

  2. Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Huntington Parkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 2474 E Florence Ave - Huntington Park to El Pasobus bus
    3. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    36h 15m
    $357–577

  3. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    41h 23m
    $637–1,308

  4. Drive 1,507.6 mi

    1. Drive from San Diego to Galvestoncar car 1,507.6 mi
    23h 20m
    $276–398

  5. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SAN - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    $224–717

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Diego to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    39h 28m
    $451–703

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,359.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from San Diego to Galveston Island. However, you can 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 Island. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Huntington Park, take the bus to El Paso, walk to El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co, take the bus to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Dr, walk to N Main St @ Airline Dr, take the line 044 bus to Pierce St @ Main St, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island.

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