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How to get fromSanta Monica to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LAX - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $304–1,058

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane LAX - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 37m
    $280–531

  3. Bus, taxi via Ciudad Juárez

    1. Take the bus from 612 Wall St - Los Angeles to El Pasobus bus
    2. Take the bus from El Paso, TX - Tornado Bus Co to Houston, TX - Houston Airline Drbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    33h 4m
    $330–528

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain train Sunset Limited
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    39h 19m
    $591–1,209

  5. Drive 1,571.7 mi

    1. Drive from Santa Monica to Galvestoncar car 1,571.7 mi
    25h 26m
    $287–415

  6. Fly Long Beach Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane LGB - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 59m
    $319–1,211

  7. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Rancho Cucamongatrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ONT - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 51m
    $337–1,223

  8. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fort Worth Downtown to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    39h 3m
    $344–591

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$220Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,443.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Santa Monica, CA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Santa Monica to Galveston. However, you can take the line 3 bus to LAX/Metro Transit Center, walk to Metro Transit Center Bay 2, take the bus to LAX Terminal 1, walk to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 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 20 bus to 6th / Main, walk to 612 Wall St - Los Angeles, 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.

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