Flying into IAH or HOU before your cruise? Here is everything you need to know about getting from Houston airports to Galveston cruise port — prices, terminals, travel times and the best options for every budget.
Both Houston airports serve cruise passengers heading to Galveston. IAH (George Bush Airport) is further north — about 70 miles and 1.5 to 2 hours from Galveston. HOU (Hobby Airport) is closer — about 45 miles and 45 to 60 minutes from Galveston.
All prices are flat rates per vehicle — not per person. Confirmed before travel, never changes.
Shared Shuttle: $50 per person (minimum 3 persons) from IAH & HOU only. Call (832) 786-9934 to book.
Galveston has 3 main cruise terminals. Make sure you know which terminal your cruise line uses before your transfer!
The Houston Taxi drops you off directly at your specific terminal entrance — no confusion, no guessing. Just tell us your cruise line when you book!
Flat rate private taxi from IAH to Galveston cruise port is $215 sedan, $260 SUV and $310 van. All prices per vehicle confirmed before travel. Call (832) 786-9934.
Flat rate private taxi from HOU Hobby Airport to Galveston cruise port is $170 sedan, $205 SUV and $250 van. All prices per vehicle, no surge pricing.
From IAH to Galveston is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours depending on traffic via I-45 South. From HOU Hobby to Galveston is approximately 45 to 60 minutes.
Yes. The Houston Taxi offers a shared shuttle at $50 per person (minimum 3 persons) from IAH and HOU airports to Galveston cruise port. Call (832) 786-9934 to book.
Royal Caribbean uses Terminal 10. MSC and Norwegian use Terminal 16. Carnival, Disney and Princess use Terminals 25 and 28. Always tell your driver your cruise line so they drop you at the right terminal.
From IAH leave at least 3 hours before boarding time. From HOU leave at least 2 hours before boarding time. This allows for the drive time plus check-in and luggage drop at the terminal.
IAH from $215 · HOU from $170 · Flat rate · Flight tracking · Direct to your terminal · 24/7
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