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How to get fromThe Woodlands to Galveston Islandby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, line 244 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 El Dorado Park & Ridebus bus 244 / ...
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $104–139

  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

    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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 42m
    $105–138

  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 Galveston Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 42m
    $104–139

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 90 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from The Woodlands to Galveston Island. However, you can take the bus to Houston, TX - Milam St. & Congress St., walk to Milam St @ Texas Ave, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston Island. Alternatively, you can drive from The Woodlands to Galveston in around 1h 30m.

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