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

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There are 11 ways to get from Tuscaloosa to Galveston by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane BHM - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    5h 52m
    $301–1,118

  2. Drive 610.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Galvestoncar car 610.1 mi
    11h 8m
    $112–161

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    16h 20m
    $238–395

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    19h 38m
    $294–542

  5. Bus to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Embassy Suites by Hilton Tuscaloosa Alabama Dowtown to Birmingham-Shuttlesworthbus bus
    2. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane BHM - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $232–721

  6. Drive to Montgomery Regional Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Montgomery-Airport-MGMcar car
    2. Fly from Montgomery Regional Airport (MGM) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MGM - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 32m
    $178–536

  7. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Drive from Tuscaloosa to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane HSV - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $204–644

  8. Train to Meridian, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Tuscaloosa Station to Meridian Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Meridian (MEI) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane MEI - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 15m
    $197–562

  9. Bus to Jackson/Vicksburg, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Jacksonbus bus
    2. Fly from Jackson/Vicksburg (JAN) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane JAN - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    7h 54m
    $251–857

  10. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Longview to Houstonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    18h 18m
    $223–338

  11. Bus, taxi via Shreveport (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Tuscaloosa Bus Stop to Shreveport Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shreveport Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    18h 48m
    $190–303

Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 676.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Tuscaloosa, AL, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Tuscaloosa to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to Birmingham-Shuttlesworth, walk to Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) 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 New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, walk to New Orleans Bus Station, take the bus to Downtown Houston, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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