Van
$170 per vehicle · tolls included
Houston airports ⇄ Galveston cruise port · 24/7
Houston to Galveston Shuttle — Shared $40 · Private from $160
A Houston to Galveston shuttle costs $40 per person shared, or $160 for a private sedan and $170 for a private van, with tolls included. The Houston Taxi picks up at IAH, Hobby, downtown Houston, hotels and the suburbs and drives you to every Galveston cruise terminal and island address, 24/7, about 50 miles from downtown.
- IAH → Galveston: $160 sedan · $170 van · $260 SUV · $310 big van
- Hobby → Galveston: $160 sedan · $170 van · $210 SUV · $310 big van
- Shared shuttle $40/person · Downtown $180 van · Pearland, Katy, Sugar Land & The Woodlands pickups
- Post-cruise returns to IAH or Hobby from $170
- Sedan: 3 passengers + 3 large bags + 3 carry-ons · Van & SUV: 5 + 5 checked bags · Big van: 10 + 10 checked bags
- Live flight tracking — delays never cost you extra
IAH → Galveston$170Van · 5 passengers · 5 checked bags
Hobby → Galveston$170Van · tolls included
Galveston → Airport$170Post-cruise return · IAH or Hobby
Shared shuttle$40/ppMin 3 passengers
Book direct to checkout
Galveston Cruise Shuttle Prices — Choose Your Vehicle
Pick your route and vehicle, choose one way or round trip, and go straight to secure checkout. Your flat rate is locked in when you book.
IAH Airport to Galveston Transfers
George Bush Intercontinental (all 5 terminals) → any Galveston cruise terminal · about 70 miles · ~75–105 min
SUV / Suburban
$260 per vehicle · tolls included
Big Van
$310 per vehicle · tolls included
Hobby Airport to Galveston Transfers
HOU William P. Hobby → any Galveston cruise terminal · about 40–45 miles · ~45–60 min · the closer airport
Van
$170 per vehicle · tolls included
SUV / Suburban
$210 per vehicle · tolls included
Big Van
$310 per vehicle · tolls included
After your cruise
Galveston to IAH Airport Transfers
Post-cruise pickup at your terminal → George Bush Intercontinental · all 5 terminals
Van
$170 per vehicle · tolls included
SUV / Suburban
$260 per vehicle · tolls included
Big Van
$310 per vehicle · tolls included
Galveston to Hobby Airport Transfers
Post-cruise pickup at your terminal → HOU Hobby Airport · the quickest airport run
Van
$170 per vehicle · tolls included
SUV / Suburban
$210 per vehicle · tolls included
Big Van
$310 per vehicle · tolls included
Private Sedan — IAH or Hobby to the Galveston Cruise Port
For couples and small families: up to 3 passengers with 3 large bags and 3 carry-ons, straight to your terminal. Same flat rate from IAH or Hobby, tolls included.
$160per sedan · up to 3 Book a Sedan
Price per person
Houston to Galveston Shuttle Cost by Group Size
Private rides are one price per vehicle, so the bigger your group, the less each person pays. Airport → cruise port, one way, tolls included.
| Travelers | Best option | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|---|
| 👤 1–2 | Private sedan (or shared seats when available*) | $160 | $80–$160 |
| 👥 3 | Shared shuttle · or private sedan | $120 · $160 | $40 · $53 |
| 👨👩👧 4 | Private van | $170 | $43 |
| 👨👩👧👦 5 | Private van | $170 | $34 |
| 👥 6 | Big van | $310 | $52 |
| 👥 8 | Big van | $310 | $39 |
| 👥 10 | Big van | $310 | $31 |
Van prices shown from IAH or Hobby. *The shared shuttle runs with a minimum of 3 passengers — call (832) 786-9934 to check seats for 1–2 travelers.
Cutting it close?
Will I Make My Cruise? Check Your Timing
Enter your landing time and your ship's all-aboard time for a quick estimate. Not sure? Call us — we track flights live.
Estimate only: allows 30 min for baggage claim, 15 min to meet your driver, plus average drive time. Traffic varies.
Flight Timing Guide for Galveston Cruises
| Your trip | Fly into / out of IAH | Fly into / out of Hobby |
|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Embarkation day (typical 4:00 PM sailing) | Land by about 12:00 PM | Land by about 12:30 PM |
| 🚢 Disembarkation day (ship docks early morning) | Book flights after about 12:30 PM | Book flights after about 12:00 PM |
| 🛏️ Safest option | Fly in the day before and we pick you up from your hotel on cruise morning | |
General guidance only. Always follow your cruise line's check-in and all-aboard times.
Compare your options
Houston to Galveston: Every Option Compared
There is no direct public transit from Houston's airports to the cruise terminals. These are the real choices, side by side.
| Option | Typical cost to the cruise port | Price fixed? | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🚐 Private van — The Houston Taxi | $170 per vehicle · up to 5 | ✅ Yes, tolls included | Families and groups with cruise luggage |
| 🚗 Private sedan — The Houston Taxi | $160 per vehicle · up to 3 | ✅ Yes, tolls included | Couples and small families |
| 👥 Shared shuttle — The Houston Taxi | $40 per person · min 3 | ✅ Yes | Groups of 3+ on a budget |
| 🚖 zTrip taxi via SuperShuttle | $110 from Hobby · $190 from IAH · up to 3* | ✅ Yes | Small groups from Hobby |
| 🚘 ExecuCar black car | $150 from Hobby · $225 from IAH · up to 3* | ✅ Yes | Business travelers |
| 📱 Uber / Lyft | About $100+ from IAH · $75+ from Hobby* | ❌ Changes with demand | Light packers off-peak |
| 🚕 Metered taxi | Metered, about $180 from IAH reported* | ❌ Meter + traffic | Last-minute rides |
| 🛳️ Cruise line transfer | Per person, set by your cruise line | ✅ Yes | Guests who booked air through the cruise line |
| 🚙 Rental car + port parking | Rental + about $20–$25/day parking | ❌ Adds up by the day | Travelers staying on in Texas |
*Published prices from SuperShuttle, Visit Galveston and Cruzely; real prices vary by day and demand.
Full rate guide
Houston ⇄ Galveston Price Table
Flat rates per vehicle, confirmed at booking. Click a linked price to book it.
| Route | Sedan 3 pax · 3 bags + 3 carry-ons | Van 5 pax · 5 bags + carry-ons | SUV 5 pax · 5 bags + carry-ons | Big Van 10 pax · 10 bags + carry-ons |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| To the cruise port | ||||
| ✈️ IAH George Bush → Galveston | $160 | $170 | $260 | $310 |
| ✈️ HOU Hobby → Galveston | $160 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| 🏙️ Downtown Houston → Galveston | Call | $180 | $215 | $260 |
| 🌳 The Woodlands → Galveston | Call | $250 | $295 | $345 |
| 🏘️ Sugar Land / Katy → Galveston | Call | $215 | $260 | $310 |
| 🏘️ Pearland → Galveston | Call | $120 | $150 | $185 |
| After your cruise | ||||
| 🚢 Galveston → IAH George Bush | $160 | $170 | $260 | $310 |
| 🚢 Galveston → HOU Hobby | $160 | $170 | $210 | $310 |
| Round trips (airport ⇄ cruise port) | ||||
| 🔄 IAH ⇄ Galveston round trip | $320 | $430 | $520 | $620 |
| 🔄 Hobby ⇄ Galveston round trip | $320 | $340 | $410 | $620 |
| Shared | ||||
| 👥 Shared shuttle (IAH or Hobby → Galveston) | $40 per person · minimum 3 passengers | |||
All tolls included · No surge pricing · View all Houston rates →
Route & drive time
How Far Is Galveston From Houston?
Galveston is about 50 miles from downtown Houston (50–60 minutes). The cruise terminals are about 70 miles from IAH (1 hr 15 min–1 hr 45 min) and 40–45 miles from Hobby (45–60 minutes).
The IAH → Galveston route
- Leave IAH from your terminal's arrivals curb.
- Head south on the Sam Houston Tollway or I-69 toward downtown Houston.
- Take I-45 South (Gulf Freeway) through Pearland, Webster and League City.
- Cross the Galveston Causeway onto the island and follow Harborside Drive.
- Drop-off at your cruise terminal's passenger area.
50 midowntown70 mifrom IAH40–45 mifrom Hobby
Cruise lines
Every Cruise Line. Every Terminal.
Tell us your cruise line when you book and we'll drop you at the right terminal door.
Carnival Cruise Line
Terminal 25 · 2502 Harborside Dr
Galveston's busiest cruise line, with several ships sailing from the island year-round.
Royal Caribbean
Terminal 10 · 1402 Harborside Dr
Year-round Galveston sailings on some of the largest ships at sea.
Disney Cruise Line
Terminal 28 · 2702 Harborside Dr
Family-friendly sailings from Galveston — add $15 child seats when you book.
Norwegian Cruise Line
Terminal 16 · 1602 Harborside Dr
NCL sails from Galveston year-round — we drop you at the terminal entrance.
MSC Cruises
Terminal 16 · 1602 Harborside Dr
European-style cruising from Galveston, with door-to-terminal service.
Shared Shuttle
All terminals · IAH or Hobby
Share the ride and save. Minimum 3 passengers to any Galveston terminal.
Terminal assignments can change by sailing — check your boarding pass and tell us your cruise line when booking. Full Galveston terminal guide →
Pickup made easy
Where to Meet Your Driver — Airport & Cruise Port
At IAH or Hobby
When you land, your driver texts or calls with the exact pickup spot. Collect your bags and meet curbside at the arrivals level outside baggage claim.
Meet & Greet inside
Add Meet & Greet for $50 and your driver waits inside baggage claim with a name sign and helps with your luggage.
After your cruise
Once you are off the ship with your bags, send a text or WhatsApp. Your driver meets you in the passenger pickup area outside your terminal.
Questions on the day? Call (832) 786-9934 or WhatsApp us.
Why cruisers book us
Why Choose Our Galveston Cruise Shuttle
Built for cruise travelers flying into Houston: one flat price, a vehicle sized for cruise luggage and a driver who knows the port.
Flat rate, no surprises
Price confirmed at booking. No meter, no holiday surge, no terminal fees. $170 means $170.
Live flight tracking
Your driver monitors your flight. Land late and your pickup moves with it, at no extra cost.
Help with your luggage
Your driver loads and unloads your bags at the airport and the terminal curb.
True 24/7 service
Early embarkation or red-eye arrival — same flat rate at 4am as at 4pm.
Door-to-terminal
Tell us your cruise line and we drop you at your terminal's passenger drop-off.
Child seats available
Infant, convertible and booster seats for $15 each — add them at checkout.
How it works
Book Your Cruise Transfer in 4 Steps
1
Choose your vehicle
Van, SUV, big van or shared shuttle — one way or round trip.
2
Add your details
Flight number, cruise line and terminal. We track your flight live.
3
Rate locked in
Your flat rate is confirmed instantly and emailed to you.
4
Meet your driver
Curbside or inside the terminal, bags loaded, straight to the port.
FAQ
Houston to Galveston Shuttle FAQ
How much is a shuttle from Houston to Galveston?
With The Houston Taxi, a shared shuttle seat from IAH or Hobby to Galveston is $40 per person. Private rides are $160 by sedan (up to 3 passengers), $170 by van (up to 5), $210 to $260 by SUV and $310 by big van (up to 10). Private prices are per vehicle with tolls included.
Is there a shuttle from Houston to Galveston?
Yes. The Houston Taxi runs private and shared shuttles from IAH, Hobby, downtown Houston, Houston hotels and the suburbs to every Galveston cruise terminal, hotel and address on the island, 24 hours a day.
What is the cheapest way to get from Houston to Galveston?
For 3 or more travelers on the shared shuttle, $40 per person is usually cheapest. For a group of 4 or 5, the $170 private van works out to $34 to $43 per person. For 6 to 10, the $310 big van is about $31 to $52 per person. Use the group-size table on this page to compare.
How much does the shuttle cost per person for my group?
It depends on group size. 3 travelers pay $40 each on the shared shuttle or about $53 each in a private sedan. 4 travelers pay about $43 each and 5 travelers $34 each in a private van. 6 to 10 travelers pay $31 to $52 each in a big van.
What is the difference between the shared and private Houston to Galveston shuttle?
The shared shuttle is $40 per person and needs at least 3 passengers. A private ride is booked for your group only, picks you up at your exact time and address, and goes straight to your terminal or hotel at one price per vehicle.
Does the shared shuttle have a minimum number of passengers?
Yes. The shared shuttle runs with a minimum of 3 passengers. Solo travelers and couples can call (832) 786-9934 to check shared seats, or book the $160 private sedan.
How much is a private sedan from Houston to Galveston?
A private sedan from IAH or Hobby to the Galveston cruise port is $160 for up to 3 passengers with 3 large bags and 3 carry-ons, tolls included.
How much is a shuttle from IAH to Galveston?
From IAH George Bush Airport to the Galveston cruise port: $160 by sedan, $170 by van, $260 by SUV and $310 by big van, per vehicle. A shared seat is $40 per person.
How much is a shuttle from Hobby Airport to Galveston?
From HOU Hobby Airport to the Galveston cruise port: $160 by sedan, $170 by van, $210 by SUV and $310 by big van, per vehicle. A shared seat is $40 per person.
How much is a shuttle from downtown Houston to Galveston?
From downtown Houston to the Galveston cruise port, a private van is $180, an SUV is $215 and a big van is $260. Book through our booking form or call (832) 786-9934.
Do you pick up from Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands or Pearland?
Yes. One-way van fares to the Galveston cruise port are $120 from Pearland, $215 from Sugar Land or Katy and $250 from The Woodlands. SUVs and big vans are also available.
How much is a round-trip shuttle between Houston and Galveston?
Van round trips are $430 between IAH and the cruise port and $340 between Hobby and the cruise port. SUV round trips are $520 from IAH and $410 from Hobby, and big van round trips are $620 from either airport.
How much is the shuttle from Galveston back to Houston airports?
After your cruise, a van from any Galveston terminal is $170 to IAH or Hobby. An SUV is $260 to IAH or $210 to Hobby, and a big van is $310 to either airport.
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
Private sedans, vans, SUVs and big vans are priced per vehicle, so your whole group pays one fare. Only the shared shuttle is priced per person.
Is a shuttle cheaper than Uber from Houston to Galveston?
Rideshare prices change with demand. Visit Galveston lists Uber and Lyft at about $100 or more one way from IAH and about $75 or more from Hobby, and fares can rise on busy cruise mornings. Our private van is a fixed $170 for up to 5 people with room for cruise luggage.
How does your price compare with SuperShuttle and zTrip?
SuperShuttle lists zTrip taxis to the cruise port at $110 from Hobby or $190 from IAH for up to 3 passengers, and ExecuCar black cars at $150 or $225. Our private sedan is $160 from either airport, and our van carries up to 5 for $170.
How far is Galveston from Houston?
Galveston is about 50 miles from downtown Houston. The cruise terminals are about 70 miles from IAH and 40 to 45 miles from Hobby.
How long is the shuttle ride from Houston to Galveston?
About 50 to 60 minutes from downtown Houston, 45 to 60 minutes from Hobby and 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes from IAH, depending on traffic.
Should I fly into IAH or Hobby for a Galveston cruise?
Hobby is closer, about 45 to 60 minutes from the port compared with 1 hour 15 minutes or more from IAH. IAH has more airlines and international flights. Van fares are the same $170 from either airport.
What time should my flight land to make my cruise?
As a general guide, for a typical 4:00 PM sailing, aim to land at IAH by about 12:00 PM or at Hobby by about 12:30 PM. Always check your cruise line's check-in deadline.
What time should I book my flight home after a Galveston cruise?
Ships usually dock early and most guests are off between about 7:00 and 10:00 AM. As a general guide, book flights after about 12:30 PM from IAH or 12:00 PM from Hobby.
Which Galveston cruise terminals do you serve?
All of them: Terminal 10 for Royal Caribbean, Terminal 16 for Norwegian and MSC, Terminal 25 for Carnival and Terminal 28 for Disney. Terminal assignments can change by sailing, so check your boarding pass.
Do you go to Galveston hotels and beaches, not just the cruise port?
Yes. We drive to any Galveston hotel, beach house or address on the island, as well as the cruise terminals. Island addresses are quoted through our booking form.
Where do I meet my driver at the airport?
Your driver contacts you when you land with your exact pickup spot, usually curbside at arrivals outside baggage claim. With Meet and Greet for $50, your driver waits inside baggage claim with a name sign.
Where does the driver pick us up after the cruise?
Once you are off the ship with your luggage, send a text or WhatsApp message. Your driver meets you in the passenger pickup area outside your terminal.
What if my flight is delayed?
Your driver tracks your flight. If it is delayed, your pickup time moves with it at no extra charge.
How many passengers and bags fit in each vehicle?
The sedan carries up to 3 passengers with 3 large bags and 3 carry-ons. The van and the SUV each carry up to 5 passengers with 5 checked bags plus carry-ons. The big van carries up to 10 passengers with 10 checked bags plus carry-ons.
What if our group is larger than 10 people?
We can send more than one vehicle so your whole group arrives together. Call (832) 786-9934 or WhatsApp us for a group quote.
Do you provide child car seats?
Yes. Infant, convertible and booster seats are $15 each, installed before pickup. Add them at checkout.
Are tolls included?
Yes. Tolls are included in every flat rate. Add-ons such as child seats and Meet and Greet are listed separately.
Do prices go up on weekends or holidays?
No. Your flat rate is fixed when you book and stays the same on busy embarkation weekends, holidays and early mornings.
Is there a bus from Houston to Galveston?
There is no direct public transit from Houston's airports to the Galveston cruise terminals. Most cruise passengers use a shuttle, a private transfer, rideshare or the cruise line's own transfer.
Is it cheaper to drive and park or take a shuttle to Galveston?
Galveston cruise parking runs about $20 to $25 a day, or roughly $140 to $237 for a 7-day cruise, plus gas. If you fly into Houston you have no car to park, so a shuttle is the simple choice.
How far in advance should I book?
Book as soon as your flight and cruise dates are set, especially for weekends, spring break and holidays. Same-day rides are often available, so call or WhatsApp us.
How do I pay?
Pay securely online with a major credit or debit card at checkout. If you prefer to pay your driver, call us and we will arrange it.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations made more than 24 hours before your scheduled pickup are fully refunded. Call or WhatsApp (832) 786-9934 to change or cancel.
Do I need to tip my driver?
Tips are not included in the flat rate and are always optional.
Houston ⇄ Galveston. One Flat Rate.
IAH or Hobby to your ship from $160 by sedan or $170 by van, back to the airport from $170, or $40/person shared. Flight tracking, all terminals, 24/7.
✓ Flat rate✓ Flight tracking✓ Tolls included✓ 24/7✓ Secure checkout✓ All terminals