Amtrak stops on Galveston Island. Map routes on www.amtrak.com.

Fly into either Bush Intercontinental or Hobby Airport in Houston. Then rent a car at the airport. Hobby to Galveston is approximately 40 miles. Bush to Galveston is approximately 70 miles.

Take 45 South (the Gulf Freeway) straight to Galveston. We recommend mapping directions from your starting location and avoiding tolls! 

(Tolls can be tricky in Houston and some require a special toll tag.)





















Shuttle services from Houston airports to Galveston are about $65-$75 round trip.


Galveston Express Shuttle Service

https://galvestonexpress.com

409-762-GEXP (4397)









Galveston Limousine and Shuttle Service

https://galvestonlimo.com

409-744-5466





















We recommend driving as the easiest way to get around that offers the most flexibility.

Yellow Cab

409-763-3333

The island has both Uber and Lyft. If you’re gonna party very late, please be aware both rideshares may not have drivers out.

https://www.galvestontx.gov
409-797-3900











The historic trolley is $1 for adults and minors ride free (exact change needed). The trolley has a downtown route and a seawall route. The trolleys pass each stop on the trolley route approximately every 30 minutes. A transfer between the Downtown and the Seawall Loop is included in the price.