Galveston cruises
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Mbandy
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Houston Hobby is a little closer than Intercontinental but not by much. Go for the lowest airfare.
I have used Galveston Limousine Service in the past but I noticed their prices have gone up, still a good service.
GALVESTON LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. - Galveston, Texas
I have used Galveston Limousine Service in the past but I noticed their prices have gone up, still a good service.
GALVESTON LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. - Galveston, Texas
Hobby is actually much closer (about 40 minutes away), while Intercontinental (Bush) is about 90 minutes from the port. The other kicker is the cost of getting to and from Galveston from there ... it can run close to $200/pp r/t.
Southwest, AirTran, JetBlue and now Frontier are the major carriers that serve Hobby. American and Delta also have service, but it's very limited. With all but Southwest and JetBlue, you'd have to arrive the day before the cruise, since flight times don't coincide with the ships' departures.
We live in Houston, so we're pretty familiar with what's available, since friends fly in all the time to cruise with us. Have a great trip!
Al
Southwest, AirTran, JetBlue and now Frontier are the major carriers that serve Hobby. American and Delta also have service, but it's very limited. With all but Southwest and JetBlue, you'd have to arrive the day before the cruise, since flight times don't coincide with the ships' departures.
We live in Houston, so we're pretty familiar with what's available, since friends fly in all the time to cruise with us. Have a great trip!
Al
Lady Cruiser
Deck Crew
I would try Super Shuttle. They have always served me well, they operate in many states (if not all) across the U.S., are very reasonable and dependable. I've never had any issues and I believe you can even pay them up front on your credit card. Did I mention convenient?
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is quite a long way to the cruise ship terminal in Galveston. Hobby Airport (HOU) is MUCH closer, hands down. If cruising out of Galveston, you should always choose Hobby Airport, if possible.
Trust me, I'm a lifelong resident here!
Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is quite a long way to the cruise ship terminal in Galveston. Hobby Airport (HOU) is MUCH closer, hands down. If cruising out of Galveston, you should always choose Hobby Airport, if possible.
Trust me, I'm a lifelong resident here!
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Unfortunately, Super Shuttle does not operate vans from Hobby ... the least expensive mode from SS is $90/pp. There are other providers ... $35-$45/pp one way seems to be the going rate. Since we drive to the terminal, this is not my forte ... check the GALVESTON.COM: Official Website of Galveston Island, Texas Tourism & Marketing website; you should get current information there.
