Transportation Houston to Galveston

[Cruise4Jesus]

I was wanting to know if anybody has the recent cost for a taxi between Galveston cruise port and either of the Houston airports.

 

Also does anyone have any recomondations for the shuttle services.

 

Thank you in advance for your help.

[powelweb]

We've rented shuttles from super shuttle for our family- they have vans that can hold 10 pax and they charge $141 one way including tip.

[tahoemw]

I used the super shuttle; reserved it prior to trip; found site on web. I don't remember what the cost was though, it was 4 years ago. But it is better to pre-reserve

[txskier]

Try Tropical Taxi at http://www.tropicaltaxi.biz/home.htm

Galveston Limousine Service http://galvestonlimousineservice.com/

[Tigers2]

I contacted the new taxi company and was told that taxi prices are a flat $95.00 each way!

 

THANKS!!!

[satinsadie]

What was the name of the new taxi co? for $95.00? Do you know? I just got a price for 1 way from Galveston to IAH for $119.00 from Z-limosine Co. Has anybody ever used them?

[KOOLBEANS]

Carnival provides shuttle service from both airports.

 

Hobby 60.00 pp round trip

IAH 80.00 pp round trip

[screennametaken]

Galveston Limo shows $55 per person one way from IAH, round trip for $100 per person.

[satinsadie]

Carnival won't bring us back because we are staying overnight in Galveston after our cruise, but I will check out the $55. price, I'm sure it must be per person, right? The $119 I got was for 3 people.

[cruznchic]

Not sure if this is an option for you, but it is what worked out best for us. We are flying into Houston on Saturday, renting a car at the airport so we have it to spend the day in Galveston on Saturday. We are leaving it at the hotel, which is within walking distance to the pier for an extra $20 for the entire week. We have an early flight back on Sunday, that way the car is right there and we can quickly get back to the airport and return the car there. It was only $238 for all week!! I thought it was a super deal. Hope that helps?

[Tigers2]

I called Tropical Taxi and was told $95.00 per cab! from Galveston to the airport ONLY!!

 

The car rental is another option!

[satinsadie]

Thanks for all your ideas, we already have a ride from airport to Galveston - thru Carnival - so the rental wouldn't work, but I think I'm going w/Tropical Taxi, thats a good deal!

[bkw67]

We've rented shuttles from super shuttle for our family- they have vans that can hold 10 pax and they charge $141 one way including tip.

 

Thanks for the info!!!! We have 7 people and the above is TOTAL for all, not per person! So that is only like $20 pp each way. That's a deal!

[bfh195]

Another option is Z Limousine. They charge 109 each way, plus tip.

[bkw67]

Another option is Z Limousine. They charge 109 each way, plus tip.

 

Can they handle a group of 7?

[GoRedSoxGuy]

We had a great trip with Elite Limousines of Houston last year. Found them at www.elitelimohouston.com Stretch Limo was under $250 total, as I recall... had a caring careful driver and enjoyed a movie on the way down.

I'll bet the $95 taxi deal mentioned above doesnt include tip. If you're gonna go that route, get a Town Car for a few bucks more. The car and the driver will smell better!

[cricri7]

I am also looking for Galveston for a cruise in February 2010 and was wondering about the transportation from Houston. A poster said that with Carnival they have transportation....is it included in the price of the cruise? If not, how much is it? Is it less expensive than the shuttle at 55$?

[Texas Tillie]

I am also looking for Galveston for a cruise in February 2010 and was wondering about the transportation from Houston. A poster said that with Carnival they have transportation....is it included in the price of the cruise? If not, how much is it? Is it less expensive than the shuttle at 55$?

 

The transportation is never included in the price of the cruise except on some lines when you book your flights through the cruise line. Since you're coming from Montreal ( I assume) - which airport in Houston will you be coming into? I'm assuming (again!) it will be IAH - the main (big) airport. That airport is a good 70 miles and a minimum of an hour and a half from Galveston.

[cricri7]

I will be coming in to Houston by the international airport from Montreal. I am now at the stage of booking but I wanted to know how much it will cost by booking the commute from Houston to Galveston by Carnival or by another means. This forum seemed to be the best idea to learn about how to book the most efficient and cheapest way to get from Houston to Galveston. If anyone has a great hotel, not too expensive, feel free to share with me:-)

[powelweb]

I will be coming in to Houston by the international airport from Montreal. I am now at the stage of booking but I wanted to know how much it will cost by booking the commute from Houston to Galveston by Carnival or by another means. This forum seemed to be the best idea to learn about how to book the most efficient and cheapest way to get from Houston to Galveston. If anyone has a great hotel, not too expensive, feel free to share with me:-)

 

Not sure if this will be too expensive for you, but check out the Hyatt stay certificates and the Hyatt Place at the IAH airport.

 

If you buy a stay certificate, it's good for one night including taxes and according to the price list, this hotel accepts the classic level certificates which sell for $99.

 

We're staying here in Feb and the room rates then will be $145-$159 per night not including taxes of 20%+.

 

So you're fully informed, you may need to speak to a supervisor to get them to honor that price as when I booked in July they said this hotel needed a choice level certificate which costs $135.

 

Well, I spoke with a supervisor and got the $99 certificates for the 5 rooms in our party and it only cost $6 for shipping.

 

I also just checked their website and they STILL have not corrected their pricing error, so I feel like it's shame on them and good luck to you!

[tanda156]

Carnival's transportation on their website says $40 from IAH and $30 from Hobby pp one way, I guess that is what we will have to do.

[Winemaker]

was wondering what hotel did you stay at and what car rental did you use.

 

Thanks

Stacey

[firefly333]

was wondering what hotel did you stay at and what car rental did you use.

 

Thanks

Stacey

 

If they did Voyager or Conquest, they probably did not rent a car. Most, if not all, car rental places are closed on Sunday in Galveston ... at least last time I heard. Host Kat may have more recent info.

[bahama-momma]

The service I'm using is costing 4 of us 54.00 per person round trip from Houston(Hobby) to Galveston.

[bkw67]

The service I'm using is costing 4 of us 54.00 per person round trip from Houston(Hobby) to Galveston.

 

Would you mind sharing what that service is?