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How to get fromVirginia Beach to Galvestonby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly Norfolk International Airport to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)plane plane ORF - HOU
    2. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 52m
    $328–1,135

  2. Fly Norfolk International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane ORF - IAH
    2. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    8h 29m
    $234–738

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Houston Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from El Dorado Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    32h 21m
    $305–544

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond to Charlottesvillebus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Downtown Houstonbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    40h 14m

  5. Drive 1,379.5 mi

    1. Drive from Virginia Beach to Galvestoncar car 1,379.5 mi
    24h 1m
    $252–364

  6. Bus to Richmond International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)plane plane RIC - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    10h 46m
    $247–787

  7. Bus, train, taxi via Houston

    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Charlottesville Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Charlottesville to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Houstontrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi taxi
    44h 1m
    $581–1,110

Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,270.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Virginia Beach, VA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Virginia Beach to Galveston. However, you can take the line 035 bus to Shore & Pleasure House, take the taxi to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 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 bus to Richmond, take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, take the bus to Houston Bus Station, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Eastwood Transit Center, take the line 244 bus to El Dorado Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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