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1426 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Jul 22, 2018 (Edited) In the old days we would go from galveston to bolivar on the ferry and take 124 & I10 back or sometimes take the back FM through the rice fields just to see the waterfowl in the fall, in the spring to pick berries along the fences. I need to drive that old route to see the changes.The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is probably the most overlooked and underrated experience in Galveston. It's a FREE ferry ride across the shipping channel. You can drive your car onto the very or simply walk-on. On busier days I'd recommend walking on, as the wait-times to load your car on the Bolivar side can sometimes be hours long.The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is probably the most overlooked and underrated experience in Galveston. It's a FREE ferry ride across the shipping channel. You can drive your car onto the very or simply walk-on. On busier days I'd recommend walking on, as the wait-times to load your car on the Bolivar side can sometimes be hours long.Bolivar Ferry wait times in June (Austin, Galveston: house, beach, car) User Name: Remember Me: Password Please ... I've read a lot about how long the waits are for the Bolivar Ferry. When are the best times to ride and avoid the wait? How long a wait should I expect? Thanks, Chris in Austin 06-13-2008, 07:48 AM ...1426 posts · Joined 2006. #5 · Jul 22, 2018 (Edited) In the old days we would go from galveston to bolivar on the ferry and take 124 & I10 back or sometimes take the back FM through the rice fields just to see the waterfowl in the fall, in the spring to pick berries along the fences. I need to drive that old route to see the changes.Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry: Be prepared to wait in line - See 4,213 traveler reviews, 1,320 candid photos, and great deals for Galveston, TX, at Tripadvisor. The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is probably the most overlooked and underrated experience in Galveston. It's a FREE ferry ride across the shipping channel. You can drive your car onto the very or simply walk-on. On busier days I'd recommend walking on, as the wait-times to load your car on the Bolivar side can sometimes be hours long. The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is probably the most overlooked and underrated experience in Galveston. It's a FREE ferry ride across the shipping channel. You can drive your car onto the very or simply walk-on. On busier days I'd recommend walking on, as the wait-times to load your car on the Bolivar side can sometimes be hours long. The Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry takes travelers on SH 87 between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The service is free. One vessel is in operation 24 hours per day. A second vessel will be placed …The Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry is the bridge between two segments of Highway 87. The FREE ferry, run by the Texas DOT, is the only way a car can cross the water between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. The 2.7 mile trip takes about 18 minutes. The busiest time of year is Memorial Day to Labor DayThe Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry is the bridge between two segments of Highway 87. The FREE ferry, run by the Texas DOT, is the only way a car can cross the water between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island. The 2.7 mile trip takes about 18 minutes. The busiest time of year is Memorial Day to Labor Day Specialties: The Galveston Ferry provides transportation to Bolivar Peninsula and back. The ferry runs 24/7; during the day we run multiple boats and at night we have one boat that runs non-stop. We are the best free boat ride in Texas. We have a couple of picnic tables by the water where you can sit and watch the boats. We have public restrooms at the landing. You can call 409-795-2230 24/7 ... Jul 22, 2019 ... Our wait time to get on a ferry was only about 15 to 20 minutes. While the ferry was in motion, people are allowed to get out of their ...The ferry travels between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula, it's free to use, and operated by TXDOT. The wait to board can be longer than the ferry ride itself. When the ferry is underway, you can get out of your …As of about 3 p.m. Tuesday, the wait on the Bolivar side was 60 minutes; in Galveston, as the account likes to say, it was “minimal.” The trip takes roughly 20 minutes either way.HISTORY OF THE GALVESTON-BOLIVAR FERRY. The Galveston-Bolivar ferry is located at 1000 Ferry Road N., Galveston, TX. Phone: (409)795-2230. The Galveston-Bolivar Ferry takes travelers on State Highway 87 between Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula. The service is FREE and is provided to all travelers 24 hours a day by TX-Dot since 1934.The fastest way to get from Galveston to Port Bolivar is to car ferry which takes 29 min and costs $1 - $2. More details ... journey times and estimated fares from relevant transport operators, ensuring you can make an informed decision about which option will suit you best. Rome2Rio also offers online bookings for selected operators, making ...Galveston - Port Bolivar Ferry: Summertime wait times suck - See 4,202 traveler reviews, 1,319 candid photos, and great deals for Galveston, TX, at Tripadvisor.The Galveston-Port Bolivar ferry is the bridge between two segments of State Highway 87. South of IH-10, State Highway 87 is the only highway around Galveston Bay. The free ferry service provided by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is the only way motorists can cross the waterway between Bolivar Peninsula and Galveston Island.

During the high traffic wait season the wait times can be 2+ hours to cross. During these times, please note that alternate routes (hyper link) are available to reduce the time it …7277 posts · Joined 2004. #1 · Aug 12, 2008. OK this is a fishing board, but since many here also post about love of 2 wheels here this is. I have recently bought a canal home in port bolivar. It is fun to go to Galveston but the ferry wait can be very long in a car. But on a bicycle there is no wait at all, you just breeze by the car line ...As of about 3 p.m. Tuesday, the wait on the Bolivar side was 60 minutes; in Galveston, as the account likes to say, it was “minimal.” The trip takes roughly 20 minutes either way.Jul 22, 2019 ... Our wait time to get on a ferry was only about 15 to 20 minutes. While the ferry was in motion, people are allowed to get out of their ...This year’s general elections in India were extraordinary for numerous reasons, but there was one particularly remarkable exploit that mostly went over people’s heads—this was perh...

Oct 15, 2022 ... That's the only regular ferry from Galveston to anywhere. During busy tourist times in Galveston, you can find yourself waiting for an hour or ...The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is probably the most overlooked and underrated experience in Galveston. It's a FREE ferry ride across the shipping channel. ... The only negative thing is that you might have to …The ferry runs every 20 minutes. But when the lines are longer than what a ferry can handle, they run as fast as they can. So, it doesn't run on a posted schedule, just as fast as it can. On a slow day or time, your wait can be as long as 20 minutes. on a busy day, such as Sunday afternoon, it can be several hours as the four ferrys (each ...…

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