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How to get fromSan Francisco to Galveston Bay Areaby plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from San Francisco to Galveston Bay Area by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane OAK - HOU
    6h 48m
    $159–638

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SFO - IAH
    8h 5m
    $150–590

  3. Bus

    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
    45h 4m
    $412–668

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from San Francisco to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus FlixBus 2005
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    47h 3m
    $583–1,230

  5. Drive 1,910.9 mi

    1. Drive from San Francisco to Galveston Bay Areacar car 1,910.9 mi
    31h 1m
    $349–504

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

    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
    7h 47m
    $155–594

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

    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
    11h 2m
    $172–692

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

    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
    10h 9m
    $183–690

  9. Caltrain, train

    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
    2d 2h
    $659–1,418

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

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,675.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

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

Southwest Airlines flies from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from San Francisco to Galveston Bay Area via Los Angeles Union Station, Ft Worth Bus Station, Fort Worth, Hyatt Regency Houston, Pierce St @ Caroline St, and Bay Area Park & Ride in around 45h 4m.

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