Best way from Dallas to Galveston

[vigurl]

I do NOT want to drive. What is the best way to get there? Is there some sort of buss or transfer or something else?

[DaNana]

You might want to spend some time reading these boards about the high price of getting to Galveston from Houston. You would have to fly to Houston unless you are taking a bus. Then you would need to obtain transportation to Galveston. You live close enough to drive fairly quick and save a lot of money. You can stay at a hotel that offers free parking for the cruise week. Take an extra day off work and drive back relaxed the day after the cruise. We usually drive to CA when cruising from there. Much better option!

[CGBCruiser]

It's only about a 5 hour drive from Dallas to Galveston.

[DaNana]

It's only about a 5 hour drive from Dallas to Galveston.

 

Thought it was about the same as Phoenix to LA/San Diego. That really seems like the best and most efficient way to me.

[aideek2000]

Megabus is a good option, plus you will save gas and parking unless you have a large party

 

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[CGBCruiser]

Thought it was about the same as Phoenix to LA/San Diego. That really seems like the best and most efficient way to me.

 

It's only 288 miles!

[Galveston Cruiser]

Megabus is a good option, plus you will save gas and parking unless you have a large party

 

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You still have to get from Houston to Galveston which would cost more than driving from Dallas.

[CGBCruiser]

You still have to get from Houston to Galveston which would cost more than driving from Dallas.

 

You are absolutely correct!!!

[George C]

We fly SW to hobby we just do not like driving.

[vigurl]

We fly SW to hobby we just do not like driving.

 

 

how do you get from Hobby to the pier?

[swscruiser]

I've researched getting from Hobby to Galveston and come to the conclusion its not easy especially if you come in the day before. If coming in the day of I would use the Ships transfer which seems to be the least expensive. Coming in the day before and want to stay in Galveston the day before it's either a taxi or a limo service, which seems to be about the same price. $100-$140 each way. Good Luck in whichever you choose

 

Keith

[CGBCruiser]

Megabus is a good option, plus you will save gas and parking unless you have a large party

 

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The Megabus ends up in a not so great part of Houston! Then you still have to get to Galveston.

[1025cruise]

I've researched getting from Hobby to Galveston and come to the conclusion its not easy especially if you come in the day before. If coming in the day of I would use the Ships transfer which seems to be the least expensive. Coming in the day before and want to stay in Galveston the day before it's either a taxi or a limo service, which seems to be about the same price. $100-$140 each way. Good Luck in whichever you choose

 

Keith

 

The only issue with this is if you are cruising Disney. Disney no longer offers transfers from Hobby.

[mczArgyle]

I wonder if we can revive this thread, as it is a subject I'm trying to figure out right now. I'm going on a trans-atlantic cruise leaving out of Houston Bayport cruise terminal. I wouldn't mind driving to Houston, but I can't bear the thought of flying back through Dallas to go to Houston to pick up my car and then have to drive home--all after a 3 week vacation. I know my international flight back will undoubtedly land in Dallas and then I would have to connect to Houston. I'd much rather be home when I land in Dallas!

 

Any thoughts? Greyhound? Megabus? Fly (I'd rather not, just because I'd rather start the trip without the hassle of TSA...)... I think Bayport is closer to Houston than Galveston. Hobby seems to be pretty close versus the bus routes which seem to end in downtown Houston...

 

Thanks for any ideas!

[zdcatc12]

 

Any thoughts? Greyhound? Megabus? Fly (I'd rather not, just because I'd rather start the trip without the hassle of TSA...)... I think Bayport is closer to Houston than Galveston. Hobby seems to be pretty close versus the bus routes which seem to end in downtown Houston...

 

Thanks for any ideas!

 

I take Megabus all of the time to and from San Antonio/Dallas/Austin. Not sure where the stop is in Houston, but in Dallas I take the light rail from DFW to downtown. Drops off about 2 blocks from the Megabus stop. The only catch is that it is one bag per ticket, if you have more than one, you need to buy a ticket for each suitcase, usually not a problem, because if you buy it more than a few weeks ahead of time, it is only a couple of bucks each anyway. I always get a reserved seat or two, that way I don't have to worry about anyone sitting next to me. Yes, they enforce both the baggage and reserved seats rules.

[mczArgyle]

Interesting!! Thanks, Randy--you included a lot of good info I didn't know in your post. Sounds like our best option...