How to Reach Galveston

HOW TO GET TO GALVESTON

  • 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.