By Air: Scholes International Airport (IATA: GLS) - private and chartered flights only.
William P. Hobby Airport (IATA: HOU) – 45 minutes drive away by I-45.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IATA: IAH) – 90 minutes drive by US Route 59 and I-45.
By Boat: Bolivar Peninsula - Galveston Island Ferry. First come first serve basis. Usually almost has long waits, upto 3 hours waits on holidays.
By Car: Interstate 45 leads on Galveston.
HOW TO GET AROUND GALVESTON
By Foot: Walking will enable you to cover all of Galveston well enough though we won’t recommend it when it comes to the Strand or the Harborside District for safety reasons.
By Car: Street parking is metred throughout the city. Carry change and you ought to be fine. Various rental vendors along the Strand will also rent you pedal cars.
By Taxi: Cabs can be called at +1 409-763-3333, or online.