Shuttles From Hotels in Houston to Galveston for Cruises

Catching a shuttle service from your hotel or airport in Houston is an excellent direct way to the embarkation zone for cruising from Galveston, Texas. If your hotel is located close to Bush International Airport (IAH), you will be traveling 71 miles to the Galveston cruise ship terminal. Hotels closer to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU) are approximately an hour's drive or 41 miles, whichever comes faster, from the Galveston cruise ship terminal. Guests have the option of traveling in a shared-ride van with other passengers or reserving their own town car/limousine. The Port of Galveston reminds cruise ship passengers a valid passport is required by the Department of Homeland Security.

Black Tie Limousine Service

In the 2007 and 2008 surveys of the Houston market by the local NBC-TV affiliate, Black Tie Limousine was voted the "favorite" limousine company in Houston. Black Tie operates a fleet of town cars, vans and 10-passenger limousines, as well as stretch SUV vehicles.

Black Tie provides a "cruise special" from Houston to Galveston cruise ship docks in a town car, accommodating up to four persons, for under $200 (gratuity included).

Black Tie Limousine Service
7045 Satsuma Drive, Suite A
Houston, TX 77041
(713) 983-6777
btlimos.com

Galveston Cruise Shuttle.com

In a 2009 survey of the Houston market by the local NBC-TV affiliate, Galveston Cruise Shuttle was voted the preferred limousine company in Houston. Galveston Cruise Shuttle has been a family-owned business since 1999. After your cruise, you can enjoy a guided tour of Houston or Galveston on your way to your hotel or airport.

Robert Pomerleau, co-owner of Galveston Cruise Shuttle, said his company is TSA-approved (badge required) for direct access to lower-level terminal entries and exits at Bush International Airport. This badge access offers passengers a direct route to and from airport gates. Robert emphasizes that prompt and courteous service is a hallmark of their company.

Galveston Cruise Shuttle.com
P.O. Box 12038
Spring, TX 77391-2038
(281) 320-0005; (888) 563-5466
galvestoncruiseshuttle.com

Galveston Limousine Service

Galveston Limousine Service offers before-and-after cruise sightseeing of areas from Galveston to Houston. Favorite attractions in Galveston include Moody Gardens and historic homes such as the Bishop's Palace.

Galveston Limousine Service has an online reservation service and toll-free number for reservations made for less than 24 hours in advance.

Galveston Limousine Service
4903 Texas Ave.
La Marque, TX 77568
(409) 740-5466; (800) 640-4826
galvestonlimousineservice.com

Houston 24 Hour Airport Taxi & Town Car Service

According to Jim Thompson, Houston 24 Hour Airport Taxi serves the largest area, 4,700 square miles, than any other shuttle service in Houston. In addition to the largest service area, Houston 24 Hour offers the lowest prices in the Houston market.

Houston 24 Hour is owned and operated by retired businessmen interested in retaining full-time drivers with "personable" personalities. Personality and entertaining interaction with passengers is a priority with management at Houston 24 Hour.

Houston 24 Hour Airport Taxi & Town Car Service
2800 S. Post Oak
Houston, TX 77056
(281) 630-1137; (281) 536-8555
24hrairporttaxi.com/portofgalveston.html

Article Written By Michael McCann

Michael McCann has been a professional writer and videographer for 14 years covering business and travel topics. Prior to writing, Mr. McCann founded and sold two successful companies. Michael holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Baylor University and Master's degree in Accounting from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

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