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There are 10 ways to get from Modesto to Galveston by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or subway

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  1. Bus to Oakland International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeOAK - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Galvestontaxi
    7h 48m
    $257–811

  2. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSMF - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    10h 49m
    $199–518

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Phoenix Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Ft Worth Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Fort Worth to Hyatt Regency Houstonbus
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    43h 49m
    $372–500

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto to Tucsonbus
    2. Take the train from Tucson Amtrak Station to Houstontrain
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    45h
    $370–469

  5. Drive 1,865.5 mi

    1. Drive from Modesto to Galvestoncar1,865.5 mi
    30h 10m
    $341–492

  6. Bus to Sacramento International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Modesto Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeSMF - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Galvestontaxi
    8h 30m
    $313–1,032

  7. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)planeSJC - HOU
    3. Take the taxi from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Galvestontaxi
    9h 20m
    $287–921

  8. Bus, BART to San Francisco International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bay C - Modesto Transit Center - 2nd exi to BART Dublin Stationbus
    2. Take the subway from Dublin / Pleasanton to Daly Citysubway
    3. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSFO - IAH
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    10h 55m
    $203–559

  9. Train to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, fly to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to Santa Clara Stationtrain
    2. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)planeSJC - IAH
    3. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    11h 42m
    $218–677

  10. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Lathrop Station to San Jose Stationtrain
    2. Take the train from San Jose to Los Angelestrain
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Houstontrain
    4. Take the taxi from Bay Area Park & Ride to Galvestontaxi
    2d 5h
    $383–752

Oakland International Airport (OAK) to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Modesto, CA, USA and Galveston, TX, USA?

There is no direct connection from Modesto to Galveston. However, you can take the bus to BART Dublin Station, walk to Dublin / Pleasanton, take the subway to Coliseum, walk to Coliseum - OAC, take the subway to Oakland International Airport Station, walk to Oakland International Airport (OAK) airport, fly to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), then take the taxi to Galveston. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phoenix Bus Station, take the bus to Ft Worth Bus Station, walk to Fort Worth, take the bus to Hyatt Regency Houston, walk to Milam St @ Dallas St, take the line 247 bus to Bay Area Park & Ride, then take the taxi to Galveston.

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