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How to get fromTexarkana to Galveston Islandby train, bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train, bus, taxi (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Texarkana Station 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
    10h 32m
    $191–285

  2. Drive 338.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Texarkana to Galvestoncar car 338.2 mi
    6h 18m
    $62–90

  3. Fly Texarkana Regional Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane TXK - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $218–787

  4. Train, bus, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the train from Texarkana Station to Longviewtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Longview Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    10h 53m
    $155–244

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Shell gas station - Texarkana, TX to Tornado Bus Co - Dallas I-30bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Dallas / Deep Ellum to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    12h 45m
    $186–339

  6. Fly Texarkana Regional Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane TXK - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    6h 46m
    $164–490

  7. Bus to Shreveport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Texarkana to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Shreveport (SHV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane SHV - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 48m
    $165–478

Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration6h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 354.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Texarkana, AR, USA and Galveston Island, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Texarkana to Galveston Island. However, 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. Alternatively, you can drive from Texarkana to Galveston in around 6h 18m.

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