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How to get fromSt. Louis to Galveston Islandby plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from St. Louis to Galveston Island by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane STL - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 30m
    $280–1,128

  2. Fly to Jack Brooks Regional Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT)plane plane STL - BPT
    2. Drive from Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) to Galvestoncar car
    8h 52m
    $122–582

  3. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    20h 42m
    $349–606

  4. Bus, taxi via New South Memphis

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    21h 52m
    $261–418

  5. Drive 824 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Galvestoncar car 824 mi
    14h 56m
    $151–218

  6. Fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, line 500 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane STL - IAH
    2. Take the bus from Bush IAH Term E - Downtown Direct to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 2m
    $386–1,070

  7. Bus, taxi (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Baton Rouge Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baton Rouge Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    26h 48m
    $256–431

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 750.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Galveston Island. However, you can 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 Island. 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 Island.

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