From Houston to Galveston??? How???

[Jdleong]

What is the best way to go from Houston Airport to the port in Galveston???

 

and what does it cost?

[NRWO]

CCL has transfers from IAH (they are discontinuing transfers from Hobby). They're $66 pp round-trip or $33 pp one-way. You can book them in advance with your PVP/TA, et al. or at the airport on the day of sailing.

[hunymoonr]

We have booked a limo from Houston (Hobby) to Galveston. It is a Lincoln sedan for $70.00 one way. I think the price from IAH is $90.00. Try searching for Houston or Galveston limos as I am not sure I can give you their name here!

[cod]

Try www.galvestonlimousineservice.com. The rates are pretty good considering the distance..$35 one way for an adult, $32 for seniors. Anyway, rates and schedules are on their website.

[wanman]

CCL has transfers from IAH (they are discontinuing transfers from Hobby). They're $66 pp round-trip or $33 pp one-way. You can book them in advance with your PVP/TA, et al. or at the airport on the day of sailing.

 

Where did you see this? I was getting ready to book my flight into and out of Hobby. Thanks for the heads up! :)

[Alliezona]

www.onyxlimousine.com and had Robert as our driver!! He was fantastic!! Would use them/him again in a heartbeat!! Had a Stretch Excursion on the way down and a party bus for the ride home, ended up being about $10 more per person than CCL transfer!

[candaceandjason]

When are they stopping transfers to Hobby? We were planning on using them to get back to the airport after our cruise in June.

[centralcalicruzer]

Hunymoonr: Was that $70.00 per person or total? We are traveling with four and I'm looking for the least expensive way to get from the airport to Galveston. Thanks!

[hunymoonr]

The $70.00 is total for 2 people one way. I think it's the same for 4 people because the sedan holds 4. Go to http://www.extremelegance.com. The site will show you the prices! We have booked for round trip and I think it's a great price. All the cab companies I called wanted at least $90.00 one way.

[hunymoonr]

I left out an e in the url it's http://www.extremeelegance.com. click on Galveston and scroll down to check rates. I just checked and it's $75.00 for 4 people for a sedan! (from hobby) they also have IAH rates posted.

[emporess]

Thanks everyone for your help with this transportation issue. I have emailed L.J. Cormier with Texas Cruise Ship Shuttle. His rates are $150 each way for our family of 4. He has gotten good reviews, but I know my kids would prefer a limo and he has a van (I think). His website is www.cruiseshipshuttle.com.

[houstoncruisers2001]

Gulf Coast, Emerald & Hallmark are limo companies that have all gotten good reviews out here. They are all husband & wife companies, not some huge national limo company. All 3 are based in the Houston area.

 

http://www.gulfcoastlimo.com/

http://www.emeraldlimos.com/

http://www.hallmarklimo.com/

[budgetED]

I rented a minivan at IAH one-way to Galveston. I had an Enterprise coupon which u can get simply by going to their website and signing up for special offers. It cost me about $75 total for the minivan and I dopped it off at their Galveston location. They then drove me to the cruise ship terminal.

 

Did the same thing for the return to IAH. Only Enterprise and Hertz have a rental counter inside the terminal....you take care of the paperwork there, and they shuttle you to an off-site location (5 minutes away) for pick-up. I found it to be the most economical option for 7 of us instead of paying about $75 pp for a shuttle or limo. Good Luck!

[emporess]

Has anyone used Enrique Escobar with Houston Luxury Transportation? He has quoted us $155 each way for a stretch limo.

[creekbaby]

We are using Enterprise as our transportation. There will be 5 in our party (2 are children). I don't remember the cost, but it was reasonable.

 

Could someone that has drove from IAH (Bush Intercontinental) tell me exactly how long it takes to get to the port?:confused: I'm beginning to get nervous that we won't have enough time. We are flying in the day of the cruise - I know we should have flown in early, but time wouldn't allow for that!!

[wrp96]

Depends on the traffic, but it usually takes about 1-1/2 to 2 hours to get from IAH to Galveston.

[subwaysigns]

we rented a car from Hobby at enterprise. it costs around $50 and took about 1:15 to get there. it was a very easy drive. enterprise requires you to drop it off at their galveston office and they will give you a free ride to the port.

 

when you come back from your cruise, enterprise has a parking lot at cruise terminal where you can get your car and return it to the airport.

 

if you don't mind driving, it's well worth it and you can save a little cash while you're at it. you have to call the enterprise office in galveston and/or hobby to reserve it, you cannot do one way rentals on the internet.