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How to get fromUptown Houston to Galvestonby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Uptown Houston to Galveston by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 082 bus, line 247 bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Westheimer Rd @ Post Oak Blvd to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus 082
    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 18m
    $88–106

  2. Drive 55.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Uptown Houston to Galvestoncar car 55.2 mi
    1h 3m
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Uptown Houston to Galvestontaxi taxi 55.2 mi
    1h 3m
    $150–180

  4. Line 082 bus, line 247 bus, taxi via Westheimer Rd @ McCue Rd

    1. Take the bus from Westheimer Rd @ McCue Rd to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwybus bus 082
    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 20m
    $88–106

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Uptown Houston to Galveston.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Uptown Houston, TX, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Uptown Houston to Galveston. However, you can take the line 082 bus to Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, walk to Pierce St @ Travis St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can drive from Uptown Houston to Galveston in around 1h 3m.

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