Transportation

Local Transportation Companies:

• Galveston Rental Car, (409)740-4287
• Enterprise Rent a Car, (409)740-0700
• Hertz, (409)741-3595

Galveston Limousine Service, Inc.
(409)740-5466
A full service company serving the transportation needs of Galveston Island and the Bay Area since 1960. Customized transportation and daily scheduled Airport shuttles are among the many services offered.

• Houston Hobby Airport
• Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport
• Door to Door Service for Island Residents
• Serving University of Texas Medical Branch and Texas A&M University Galveston
• Customized and Hotel Service for Texas City and LaMarque Residents
• Local Hotels and Corporate Transportation
• All Local Events and Attractions

Fully licensed TXDOT and USDOT authority. Radio dispatched, certified and registered drivers. References available.

We provide transportation to all restaurants, hotels, attractions and points of interest on and off Galveston Island.

• Beachfront/Seawall Activities
• The Historical Strand District
• Historical Homes Tour
• The Railroad Museum
• Moody Gardens
• The Colonel Paddlewheel Boat
• The Grand 1984 Opera House
• The Texas Star
• The Lone Star Flight Museum
• The Galveston Island Outdoor Musical Theater
• Port of Galveston
• Galveston Party Boats, Inc
• Gulf Greyhound Park
• NASA Johnson Space Center

An Island based company (BOI - "Born on the Island") with locally trained staff to better serve your transportation needs. We can tailor transportation to meet your specific needs. Please call for rates. All major credit cards accepted.

Access to a variety of equipment allows us to service the large corporate events and conventions as well as local tours and special outings.

Island Transit
(409)762-2903
Island Transit is a public transportation system serving Galveston, Texas. Here you will find information regarding the bus, trolley and services for the disabled.

Our mission is to provide high quality bus and trolley service for Galveston and its visitors.

Island Transit, the City Of Galveston's public transportation system, has served the citizens of Galveston since the mid 1960's.

During 1991, the City replaced the fixed route transit buses, all of which are ADA accessible. The Island Transit service area covers 27 square miles. In 1988, the City revived the fixed rail Trolley, serving Seawall Boulevard, 25th Street, downtown and the historic Strand District. The trolley system was expanded in 1995 to include areas of the Galveston Wharf. Galveston Island Trolley service area covers 6 miles. Another extension of the Trolley system is in the planning stages.

Buses stop only at bus stop signs and intersections. The Routes 1, 2, 3, and 4 will only stop at marked bus stops. Please help us operate on schedule by exiting through the rear door whenever possible Buses operate everyday, including Holidays.

Administrative offices are closed Holidays.

Just the Ticket Transportation Service (airport shuttle)
(409)761-9465

Local Taxi/Limousine Service:

• Busy Bee, (409)762-6666
• Quality Cab, (409)765-5555
• Yellow Cab Company, (409)763-3333

Most national taxi cab companies service Galveston Island from William P. Hobby Airport (Houston) and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston).

Local Destination Management Companies:

• Galveston Connections, (409)765-7005

Motorcoach Transportation:

• Coach USA, (800)334-4441
• Pioneer Tour & Travel, (713)991-1287
• Sierra Stagecoaches, Inc., (713)947-2877