travelnteach64 Posted September 26, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'm hoping there are some seasoned travelers who can help me out. We are trying to find an economical way to get from Houston to Galveston. So far we are not finding good options like we did from Orlando to Port Canaveral. It seems like the options are really pricey. We are thinking of sailing on the Liberty in March, out of Galveston. But we are trying to make this a very economical vacation (pre wedding) so we can at least go somewhere over spring break. I teach, so we don't have tons of flexibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCruiserGal Posted September 26, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Good morning, There are several threads regarding this information. But, I will tell you that in August, we used Galveston Express Shuttle and had a great experience. We have booked them again for December. $75 round trip for a couple. They picked us up at Houston Hobby, took us to San Luis Resort along Seawall, picked us up from the cruise terminal, and took us back to Houston Hobby. I know they offer senior and youth rates, as well. Stacey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ready 2 Go Posted September 26, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2015 We used SuperShuttle. It was 6 of us (me, DH, a 4 kids). Rates were about the same, if you book via their website it's a little cheaper. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted September 26, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'll be tying Galveston Express next time. The prices are reasonable for the distances, and most people seem to report decent experiences. Be aware that Hobby is much closer to Galveston than IAH (Bush), and transfers there are faster and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProvoAggie Posted September 26, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I'll be tying Galveston Express next time. The prices are reasonable for the distances, and most people seem to report decent experiences. Be aware that Hobby is much closer to Galveston than IAH (Bush), and transfers there are faster and cheaper. We used Galveston Express to get to Galveston last week and it was great. I have no complaints at all and the price was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinchem Posted September 26, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Just booked the Breeze, thanks for your ideas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjhootch Posted September 27, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2015 We only needed 1 way, since our cruise doesn't return us to Galveston. Galveston Express is $50 for 2 people, 1 way from IAH to our hotel in Galveston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTimeDining Posted October 1, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Last time we Uber'd from Hobby to Galveston and it was great! $48 for the 2 of us (could have fit one or two more!). No sharing a van or anything! We are sailing again out of Galveston in Nov, but flying into IAH this time instead. Planning on Ubering there and possibly splitting an Uber or UberXL with another couple on the way back to IAH after the cruise! Cheapest, easiest and most convienient way to go, IMHO :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted October 1, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Last time we Uber'd from Hobby to Galveston and it was great! $48 for the 2 of us (could have fit one or two more!). No sharing a van or anything! We are sailing again out of Galveston in Nov, but flying into IAH this time instead. Planning on Ubering there and possibly splitting an Uber or UberXL with another couple on the way back to IAH after the cruise! Cheapest, easiest and most convienient way to go, IMHO :-D Do municipalities need to approve Uber in TX? If so, has Galveston approved them? If not, the Galveston post cruise pick up might be a problem. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4ular Posted October 2, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Do municipalities need to approve Uber in TX? If so, has Galveston approved them? If not, the Galveston post cruise pick up might be a problem. Just a thought. I joined an online group similar to CC for Uber - drivers are NOT permitted at the pier and are being "harassed" (Uber driver word, not mine) and fined heavily on the spot. According to the bulletin board Uber drivers won't touch Galveston anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
get me off land Posted October 2, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2015 According to the bulletin board Uber drivers won't touch Galveston anymore. Wont touch it as in wont pick up from the airport and drive to the hotel or simply won't pick up at the port itself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamTimeDining Posted October 3, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I was picked up by Uber at the port of Galveston earlier this year without issue. I will ask my Uber driver from IAH to Galveston if anything has changed, then make necessary adjustments. I am sure worst case is walking off of pier property and requesting from a hotel or Starbucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tea4ular Posted October 3, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Wont touch it as in wont pick up from the airport and drive to the hotel or simply won't pick up at the port itself? The port - sorry I wasn't clear - apparently they are being pulled over immediately upon touching the pier area and being fined heavily. Uber people dot net has more information - search Galveston - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamart Posted December 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted December 12, 2015 The information here is partially true. There are plenty of drivers who pickup in Galveston every week. As a customer we should have a right to choose our mode of transportation as we always use Uber for IAH to Galveston or Hobby to Galveston. Uber is under negotiations with Galveston however you may find many drivers who will pick you up at a more discreet location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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