IAH to Galveston Airport Shuttle

IAH to Galveston: Private Door-to-Door Shuttle With Printed Fares

George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) sits about 71 road miles north of the Galveston seawall — roughly a 1 hour 15 minute run down I-45 when traffic is kind, longer at Friday cruise-day peaks. Texas Shuttle runs that corridor private and door to door, 24 hours a day: a flat fare printed below, a named driver, a vehicle with your whole party and every bag, and a pickup timed to your flight. No depot transfer, no waiting for a shared van to fill, no surge pricing at any hour.

IAH to Galveston shuttle fares (printed, not an estimate)

Live flat fares returned by our reservation system for a quote date of September 25, 2026. Each fare is the whole-vehicle total, all passengers and luggage included:

What that works out to per person: the IAH SUV-4 total of $202.06 is $50.52 per person for four travelers; the 8-passenger shuttle van at $399.19 is $49.90 per person for eight. For two travelers the sedan at $153.53 is $76.77 per person — private, on your schedule, at your exact address.Round trips save 10% off each way, which matters if Galveston is also where you sail from and return to.

How the private flat fare compares with the Galveston shuttle services that quote at booking

The best-known Galveston shuttle operators price two ways: a shared seat around $35 per person on a fixed hourly schedule, or a private ride whose published floor is 'from $195' with the real number confirmed only during booking. We do it differently: the fares above are printed, live, and the same whether you book two weeks out or same-day. Our sedan beats their private 'from $195' floor on price, and the 8-passenger van at $49.90 per person is private door-to-door with your flight tracked — no depot, no hourly timetable, no figure that changes at checkout.

Where we drop you in Galveston

Cruise passengers go straight to their terminal: Galveston Cruise Terminal 25, Terminal 26, and Terminal 28, plus the Bayport Cruise Terminal, are all standard destinations — give your terminal or cruise line at booking and the driver uses the queue your line assigns. Non-cruise travelers go where they are staying: seawall hotels, Strand District, East End, Pointe West, or a rental for the week. We also run the reverse leg — Galveston back to IAH, sedan $151.29 — timed to your outbound flight with the I-45 window already buffered.

Why IAH arrivals book Texas Shuttle for the Galveston run

This is a corridor we drive daily in both directions, in every year of our booking history from 2018 through 2025. IAH arrivals into Galveston are usually cruise-day travelers: you land, collect bags, and want the last leg to be the simple one. Your driver meets you inside the terminal with a name sign at domestic arrivals or at the international arrivals curb, tracks your inbound flight when you send the number, and loads every bag — cruise-day luggage, strollers, dive coolers — at no extra charge.

What the ride includes, every time

• Flat fare printed above and quoted before you book — the same number at checkout
• Door-to-door: terminal 25/26/28 or Bayport queue, seawall hotels, the Strand, any Galveston address
• A named driver and a fixed pickup time; inbound flight tracking at IAH at no charge
• All luggage in the vehicle, no per-bag fee
• 24/7 dispatch on the phone with a human; free changes if your flight moves
• No surge pricing at any hour, and round trips save 10% off each way

IAH or Hobby for your Galveston cruise?

If you are choosing flights for a Galveston cruise: William P. Hobby (HOU) is the closer airport by half — about 41 miles to the terminals, with the sedan fare at $86.46 on the same printed table above — so book Hobby when fares and schedules tie. Fly into IAH when fares or nonstops are better; our corridor fare covers the difference in drive time. Either way the printed fare is the price, and one reservation can cover arrival, cruise, and the return pickup.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a shuttle from IAH to Galveston?

A private sedan (up to 3 passengers) is $153.53 door to door, an SUV-4 is $202.06 ($50.52 per person), and an 8-passenger shuttle van is $399.19. These printed totals include all passengers and luggage; round trips save 10% off each way.

How far is Galveston from IAH airport?

About 71 road miles down I-45, typically 1 hour 15 minutes in normal traffic and longer at Friday cruise-day peaks. We time your pickup to your landing and buffer the I-45 window automatically.

Do you drop at the Galveston cruise terminals?

Yes — Cruise Terminal 25, Terminal 26, and Terminal 28 plus Bayport are standard drop-offs. Give your cruise line or terminal number at booking and the driver uses the arrival queue your line assigns. Post-cruise pickups at the terminal are the same printed fares in reverse.

Is there a shared shuttle from IAH to Galveston?

Shared-ride operators charge roughly $35 per person on a fixed hourly schedule with depot stops, and the private options publish 'from $195' with the true price confirmed only during booking. Our fares are printed on this page — a private sedan beats the $195 floor, and the 8-passenger van runs about $49.90 per person private door-to-door.

Do you run Galveston back to IAH after a cruise?

Yes. The return leg, Galveston to IAH, is a sedan $151.29, SUV-4 $199.08, shuttle van $393.23. We pick up at your terminal or hotel, and the driver buffers the I-45 window against your departure time.