Rare whitshel Posted March 24, 2015 #1 Share Posted March 24, 2015 We are staying at the Omni West, Energy Corridor for a couple days before we leave on the Navigator. Have seen postings that Houston Traffic is horrible, what would be the best way to get to Galveston, we are driving are own car Btw. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langoustine Posted March 24, 2015 #2 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) There's really only one good way to get to Galveston, and that's the Gulf Freeway (I-45). The easiest way to get to it from where you are is to take the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) heading south and then east, which will save you from the infamous 610 Loop. It's a little confusing, because if you get on the Sam Houston TOLLWAY by mistake, it's all-electronic, which means there are no toll booths, and no cash payment is accepted. An EZ TAG or other interoperable toll payment tag is required. Ask at the hotel's front desk, and get a map if you don't already have one. Edited March 24, 2015 by Langoustine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoCowBell Posted March 24, 2015 #3 Share Posted March 24, 2015 What day and at what time do you expect to be traveling to Galveston? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted March 24, 2015 #4 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) We are staying at the Omni West, Energy Corridor for a couple days before we leave on the Navigator. Have seen postings that Houston Traffic is horrible, what would be the best way to get to Galveston, we are driving are own car Btw. Thanks I'm not sure why the earlier poster suggested using the Beltway. If you are going on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday), then I 10 (Katy Freeway), which is where your hotel is located, eastbound until you do the exchange with I 45 South (Gulf Freeway) in the downtown area is the most direct way to Galveston. Especially Sunday, I don't see why it would take over 90 minutes to get from your hotel to Galveston. Edited March 24, 2015 by Texas Tillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galveston Cruiser Posted March 24, 2015 #5 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I'm not sure why the earlier poster suggested using the Beltway. If you are going on the weekend (Saturday or Sunday), then I 10 (Katy Freeway), which is where your hotel is located, eastbound until you do the exchange with I 45 South (Gulf Freeway) in the downtown area is the most direct way to Galveston. Especially Sunday, I don't see why it would take over 90 minutes to get from your hotel to Galveston. 100% agree. The drive is an hour at most. We had to be in Houston yesterday, leaving in 5pm traffic from the west side and were back on the island in less than an hour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 24, 2015 #6 Share Posted March 24, 2015 (edited) I work right next door to the Omni Energy Corridor. The best thing to do is either take the tollroad (BW8) South around to I-45 South to Galveston. No construction to worry about and it is the quickest route without having to worry about the city traffic. A relaxing drive down and should take an hour. You could take I-10 East to 45 south but then there might be construction (you will have to check the traffic site for Houston or Google Maps traffic). If no construction, then you should not have any traffic early Sat or Sun morning. It should take you about an 1 hr and 15 minutes going that route. A must stop on the way down, so give yourself some extra time, is Buc-ees. Definitely a great place to stop to get some last minute snacks or items. Texas City exit #17. Enjoy your stay in Houston... I love this city. Edited March 24, 2015 by BrotherCraig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Tillie Posted March 24, 2015 #7 Share Posted March 24, 2015 I still don't think taking the toll road makes sense on the weekend. You won't have an EZTag and the line to pay the tolls at the various toll booths are always very long (and why pay tolls if you don't need too). I vote for I 10 to I 45 and think it will be fastest way. Also, the toll road often has a much traffic as the "free" roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted March 24, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Thanks for all the replies 😁 and by s we are leaving Sunday morning to drive down. I didn't think I'd have an issue driving thru downtown on a Sunday morning but I just saw a lot post about traffic. Good and thx again for the replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted March 24, 2015 #9 Share Posted March 24, 2015 There's really only one good way to get to Galveston, and that's the Gulf Freeway (I-45). The easiest way to get to it from where you are is to take the Sam Houston Parkway (Beltway 8) heading south and then east, which will save you from the infamous 610 Loop. It's a little confusing, because if you get on the Sam Houston TOLLWAY by mistake, it's all-electronic, which means there are no toll booths, and no cash payment is accepted. An EZ TAG or other interoperable toll payment tag is required. Ask at the hotel's front desk, and get a map if you don't already have one. incorrect...it is only a "tag only" on the part between us59 and I10 on the north and east side. the part form i10 south then east to i45 has toll booths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted March 24, 2015 #10 Share Posted March 24, 2015 Leaving on a Sunday morning you will be fine. Just pay attention to see if they have any parts of the highway closed (They like to close parts of it on the weekend for roadwork sometimes) If so you can just hop south on 610 and take that around to I45. Not a big deal. Your profile says you are from Socal....traffic in Houston will not be a big deal to you. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girr Posted March 25, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I agree on a Sunday morning there's no need to take the toll road. What I'm wondering is do you realize how far west of Houston you are? If you're planning any activities in Houston you're probably going to be in heavy traffic (both ways). I've stayed at the Omni West a couple of times (business related), and well, if on vacation it wouldn't be my first choice. It's just too far from everything IMO. Barbara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted March 25, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted March 25, 2015 I agree on a Sunday morning there's no need to take the toll road. What I'm wondering is do you realize how far west of Houston you are? If you're planning any activities in Houston you're probably going to be in heavy traffic (both ways). I've stayed at the Omni West a couple of times (business related), and well, if on vacation it wouldn't be my first choice. It's just too far from everything IMO. Barbara Ya we know. We will be getting into town Friday afternoon after driving straight through so well probably take a long nap and then just hit some dinner. Saturday we want to hit the space center and then my wife says we have to go to Sam Moon. We don't have those here :) We pricelined the hotel. I was expecting the westin in west Houston but got the omni for $59 a night so I'm happy. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrotherCraig Posted March 25, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 25, 2015 Omni is nice. City Centre is the place to go on that side of town. Shopping, restaurants, movies, etc. Cool place to go with great restaurants. Sam Moon is right across the highway (I10) from that area off of the Bunker Hill exit (big shopping strip mall with HEB, etc). Again, so many great places to eat around there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare whitshel Posted March 26, 2015 Author #14 Share Posted March 26, 2015 Omni is nice. City Centre is the place to go on that side of town. Shopping, restaurants, movies, etc. Cool place to go with great restaurants. Sam Moon is right across the highway (I10) from that area off of the Bunker Hill exit (big shopping strip mall with HEB, etc). Again, so many great places to eat around there. Awesome, thanks for the heads up. We were looking to eat at something and Ziggy's from drive ins, diners and dives? Any feedback from you local Houstonians? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sandinmyshoes Posted March 30, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 30, 2015 City Centre is definitely the place to go in that area. If you like Italian go to Brio, if you like Churasscaria hit Texas De Brazil. There are all kinds of restaurants in that area, so it will be hard to choose. Decide what kind of food you are craving and ask the Concierge at the Omni what they recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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