How to Travel from

Galveston to Rice University

by Rideshare, Route or Car

United States of America Galveston Rice University

Cheapest

By car (83 km)

56 min

83 km.

from $4

Other

Rideshare

56 min

83 km.

from $4.51

Taxi, line 247 bus via St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin St, Taxi, line 247 bus via St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin St

1 h 38 min

74 km.

from $102.30

Taxi, Bus

1 h 39 min

74 km.

from $138.39

Bus operators

Metropolitan Transit Harris County

Phone:

+1 713-635-4000

Website:

ridemetro.org

Bus from Bay Area Park & Ride to St

Ave. Duration:

43 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$3.75

What is the cheapest way to get from Galveston to Rice University?

The cheapest way to get from Galveston to Rice University is to drive which costs $9.24 - $14.13 and takes 56 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Galveston to Rice University?

The fastest way to get from Galveston to Rice University is to drive which takes 56 min and costs $9.24 - $14.13 .

How far is it from Galveston to Rice University?

The distance between Galveston and Rice University is 90 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.

How do I travel from Galveston to Rice University without a car?

The best way to get from Galveston to Rice University without a car is to taxi and line 247 bus via St Joseph Pkwy @ Fannin St which takes 1h 38m and costs $86.96 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Galveston to Rice University?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Galveston to Rice University, including transfers.

Can I drive from Galveston to Rice University?

Yes, the driving distance between Galveston to Rice University is 83 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Galveston to Rice University.

Where can I stay near Rice University?

There are 1715+ hotels available in Rice University. Prices start at $54.83 per night.

Hermann Park

Hermann Park is a 445-acre (180-hectare) urban park in Houston, Texas, situated at the southern end of the Museum District. The park is located to the immediate north end of the MD Anderson Cancer Center at Texas Medical Center and Brays Bayou, east of Rice University, and slightly west of the Third Ward. Hermann Park is home to numerous cultural institutions including the Houston Zoo, Miller Outdoor Theatre, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and the Hermann Park Golf Course, which became one of the first desegregated public golf courses in the United States in 1954. The park also features the Mary Gibbs and Jesse H. Jones Reflection Pool, numerous gardens, picnic areas, and McGovern Lake, an 8-acre (32,000 m2) recreational lake.

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Houston Museum of Natural Science (abbreviated as HMNS) is a natural history museum located on the northern border of Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The museum was established in 1909 by the Houston Museum and Scientific Society, an organization whose goals were to provide a free institution for the people of Houston focusing on education and science. The museum complex consists of a central facility with four floors of natural science halls and exhibits, the Burke Baker Planetarium, the Cockrell Butterfly Center, and the Wortham Giant Screen Theatre (formerly known as the Wortham IMAX Theatre). In 2022, the museum received 1,520,000 visitors, making it the seventh most-visited museum in the United States and the third most-visited science museum in the U.. HMNS is the most visited museum in the country outside of the New York City or Washington, D. metropolitan areas. Much of the museum's popularity is attributed to its large number of special or guest exhibits.

Houston Zoo

The Houston Zoo is a 55-acre (22 ha) zoological park located within Hermann Park in Houston, Texas, United States. The zoo houses over 6,000 animals from more than 900 species. It receives around 2 million visitors each year and is the second most visited zoo in the United States, surpassed only by the San Diego Zoo. It is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). The zoo has been operated by the non-profit corporation Houston Zoo since 2002, and was previously operated by the City of Houston.

Rice University

West University Place, often called West University or West U for short, is a city located in the U.S. state of Texas within the metropolitan area and southwestern Harris County. At the 2020 U.S. census, the population of the city was 14,955. It is nicknamed "The Neighborhood City" and is mainly a bedroom community for upper-class families.

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