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How to get fromSan Francisco to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Galveston by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Oakland International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane OAK - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 13m
    $359–1,313

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SFO - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 32m
    $219–670

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco 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 Galvestontaxi taxi
    45h 31m
    $484–754

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    47h 31m
    $655–1,316

  5. Drive 1,934.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Galvestoncar car 1,934.9 mi
    31h 26m
    $354–511

  6. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SJC - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 12m
    $345–1,219

  7. Caltrain to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa Clara Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SJC - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    11h 29m
    $241–722

  8. Train to Sacramento International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Richmond to Sacramentotrain train
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane SMF - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 34m
    $384–1,370

  9. Caltrain, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to San Jose Diridon Caltrain Southboundtrain train
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain train
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    2d 3h
    $728–1,498

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$270Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,699.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from San Francisco to Galveston. However, you can take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) 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 bus to Los Angeles Union Station, take the bus to Ft Worth Bus Station, walk to Fort Worth, take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Caroline St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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