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How to get fromSpringfield to Galvestonby train, plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 23m
    $307–1,121

  2. Drive 921 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Galvestoncar car 921 mi
    16h 35m
    $169–243

  3. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    23h 19m
    $378–646

  4. Bus, taxi (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    23h 50m
    $270–416

  5. Fly Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SPI - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 42m
    $213–675

  6. Train to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $413–1,124

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane PIA - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    9h 46m
    $278–990

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

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Summit Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane MDW - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 58m
    $363–1,321

  9. Train, bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    24h 2m
    $339–612

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Springfield to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 841.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 23m

What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Galveston. However, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to CIVIC CENTER station, take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) 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 train to Longview, walk to Longview, take the bus 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.

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