Galveston Shuttle
Schedule 2026
Unlike services that stop at 5 PM, The Houston Taxi runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Book at 2am, 11pm, or any hour — same flat rate, always available.
The Houston Taxi
Shuttle Schedule
No fixed departure times. No blackout hours. Book your Galveston shuttle for any time — day or night — and we'll be there.
Available 24 Hours a Day
What Every Booking Includes
We're Available for
Every Flight
Houston receives flights 24 hours a day. Your shuttle should match your flight — not the other way around.
Midnight arrival — We're ready
Red-eyes from the West Coast, late international connections. Driver on standby at IAH and HOU.
Houston Taxi — AvailablePre-dawn pickup for early cruisers
Need to be at the Galveston port by 8am embarkation? We pick up at 3am. Same flat rate.
Houston Taxi — AvailableEarly morning — perfectly timed
Many cruise passengers arrive on 6am flights. We'll have you at the port before boarding starts.
Embarkation window startingEarly morning — cruise embarkation in full swing
Ships begin boarding from 8am onwards. Shared and private shuttles running to all terminals across IAH and HOU.
Peak embarkation windowEvening flights still covered — same flat rate
Late afternoon and evening arrivals are no problem. We're still running, same flat rate, no evening surcharge whatsoever.
Houston Taxi — Still AvailableEvening arrivals — still flat rate
Delayed flights, international connections, evening departures. The Houston Taxi is still running.
Houston Taxi — AvailableLast flight of the day — we're still here
Whatever time you land, same flat rate, no night surcharge. That's what 24/7 actually means.
24/7 — No exceptionsWhich Scenario
Is Yours?
Find your travel situation and see exactly what works best.
Flight lands 7am — cruise at noon
Book shared shuttle. At the port by 9:30am — 2.5 hours before boarding. Comfortable, stress-free.
Flight lands 11pm — cruise next morning
Fixed-schedule shuttles are unavailable at this hour. We pick you up at IAH or HOU at 11pm, take you to your Galveston hotel. Same flat rate.
Family of 5 — flight at 5am
Private van picks up at 5am, all luggage fits, direct to your terminal. No other passengers.
Flight delayed — now lands at 7pm
Driver monitors your flight automatically. Pickup adjusts to your new arrival — no calls, no fees.
Group of 8 — budget conscious
8 × $50 = $400 shared. Private van for all 8 might actually cost less. Call us to compare.
Post-cruise — early morning return
Ships dock at 7am, you catch a 10am IAH flight. We pick you up at 7:30am — flat rate, 24/7.
The Real Difference
a Schedule Makes
A shuttle that stops at 5pm is not a 24/7 service. Here is what that means for your trip.
Flights don't follow a fixed schedule
Nearly half of all IAH and HOU flights land outside standard business hours. We're available for every single one of them — same flat rate.
Same flat rate at 2am as 2pm
No night fee, no peak pricing. The rate you see when you book is exactly what you pay. No surprise at the curb.
Flexible advance booking
Some services require 48-hour advance booking. Call or WhatsApp us directly — we're flexible and work around your schedule.
Permitted at IAH, HOU & Galveston Port
Officially licensed at all three facilities. Not all shuttle services hold proper port permits — we do, for every terminal.
Multilingual drivers around the clock
English, Spanish, Arabic, French. No language barrier when your flight lands at midnight and you need help.
Child seats any hour
Infant seats, convertible seats, booster seats — available on any booking, any time of day or night. +$15 each.
Your Galveston Shuttle.
Any Time You Need It.
Shared $50/person (min 3) or private — call for rate.
No fixed schedule. No blackout hours. No surge pricing.