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How to get fromThe Woodlands to Galvestonby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from The Woodlands to Galveston by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Research Forest P&R to Houston, TX - Milam St. & Congress St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milam St @ Texas Ave to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    2h 33m
    $94–120

  2. Drive 81.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Woodlands to Galvestoncar car 81.1 mi
    1h 30m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, line 247 bus, taxi via The Woodlands

    1. Take the bus from The Woodlands to Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $95–119

  4. Bus, line 247 bus, taxi #2

    1. Take the bus from Research Forest P&R to Milam St @ Jefferson Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pierce St @ Travis St to Bay Area Park & Ridebus bus 247 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    2h 35m
    $94–119

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 87.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between The Woodlands, TX, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from The Woodlands to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Houston, TX - Milam St. & Congress St., walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from The Woodlands to Galveston in around 1h 30m.

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