Comments on: 6 Easy Houston to Galveston Cruise Transport Options (Uber, Shuttles, Taxis, & More) https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/ Everything Cruising Wed, 15 May 2024 17:29:48 +0000 hourly 1 By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204229 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:43:47 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204229 In reply to Dawn Raymond.

There is a hotel at IAH (Marriott) if you can’t find a hotel with shuttle at that time of night. Honestly, there are so many hotels around IAH that someone has to have a 24-hour shuttle if you call around.

Regarding Uber/Lyft, five people is no issue with the “XL” services, but 8 bags is a lot to bring. I don’t know that even a large SUV would carry that much. I’d suggest breaking that into two different cars. There are also the shuttle services that might make things easier. You’ll have to catch them from the airport, but if you end up staying at the onsite hotel, that’s no big deal.

]]> By: Dawn Raymond https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204228 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 00:49:06 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204228 Hello, We are sailing on March 31 and arriving at IAH on March 30th. We are a family of four with 17 year old boy/girl twins plus one is bringing a friend for a grand total of 5. We arrive at IAH at 11:00pm. Considering the late arrival we thought it would be best to stay near the airport and travel to Galveston in the AM. We are looking for a hotel that has a shuttle from the airport to the hotel after 11:30pm (many indicate that the last shuttle is 11 or 11:30 which I don’t think we will make in time). We also don’t know if we should get two rooms (1 for the 3 boys (guys) and one for the two girls (ladies)). We don’t have a budget but want a reasonable price. It would be nice if it had a pool but not necessary since we will likely only sleep there for a few hours and leave. Decent beds and cleanliness is a must. Any hotel recommendations? Secondly, we are hoping to take an uber or lyft from the hotel to the port. Do you think we will find transportation that will fit 5 people with 5 full size suitcases and at least 3 carryons? Thank you!

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204218 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 17:18:54 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204218 In reply to Leslie Wolfe.

Yes, sounds good. Should not be much to get across to the Pleasure Pier. It’s a short ride but too far to walk.

]]> By: Leslie Wolfe https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204213 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 01:22:07 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204213 In reply to Tanner Callais.

It was Pleasure Pier I was thinking of. I was thinking we could Uber from the airport, drop our bags at the Cruise Stop then have the Uber take us down to Pleasure Pier until closer to time to board the ship. Then we’d need to Uber back to the ship. That would be pretty cheap from Pleasure Pier correct? Please let me know if I’m understanding correctly as that’s likely what we will do. Thanks of your reply!

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204212 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:24:27 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204212 In reply to Leslie Wolfe.

There is a spot where you can store bags by the port called The Cruise Stop (https://thecruisestoponline.com/). Not sure what you’re calling the “pier area” as there is the Strand which is near the cruise piers. The Cruise Stop is right there as well.

There’s also the Pleasure Pier on the Seawall, which is across the island. In that case, you would need an Uber to get back and forth.

]]> By: Leslie Wolfe https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204211 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 01:52:41 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204211 We will arrive to Houston early. We will plan to Uber/Lyft with our family of 5. We will have lots of bags for a 1 week cruise. I am curious if it’s possible to leave our luggage somewhere and go enjoy the pier area at Galveston while waiting to board our ship? Has anyone ever done this? Would this require another Uber back to the cruise port after we’ve enjoyed the pier area or is it walking distance? Thanks.

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204166 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:57:42 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204166 In reply to Alese.

Just depends on the cost you’re paying for the rentals. If it’s less than an Uber from Houston to Galveston, then good idea (or if you are going to used a rental car for exploring a bit).

If the cost is similar and you’re just going straight to/from the port, we’d prefer to just Uber or take a shuttle so that you don’t have to worry about dealing with a rental or driving.

]]> By: Alese https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204163 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 21:25:06 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204163 We are planning to arrive in Houston and rent a car to drive to Galveston the day before our cruise. We are planning to take Uber from the hotel to the port and when we return from the cruise we were planning to take Uber to a rental car place and drive back to Houston or take Uber from the port to the airport. Does that sound reasonable or do you have a better idea? Thanks

]]> By: Tanner Callais https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204027 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 11:52:39 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204027 In reply to Tim Arsenault.

One of the shuttle companies that provides rides to hotels or Uber/Lyft is what I’d suggest.

]]> By: Tim Arsenault https://www.cruzely.com/how-to-get-from-the-houston-airport-to-the-galveston-cruise-port/#comment-204024 Sun, 01 Oct 2023 19:20:56 +0000 https://cruzely.com/?p=2570#comment-204024 I arrive at Houston international on Nov. 26 with my wife.
Our cruise leaves on Nov.27.
We have a hotel reserved in Galveston.
Best opition traveling from airport to our hotel the night before.
Would like to spend less than $100 for a one way trip.
Any ideas

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