IAH Airport Pickup Guide – Shuttle From IAH to Galveston Cruise Port
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At IAH Airport pickup is done from the Arrivals Level (lower level). Your driver is staged at the free Cell Phone Lot, so you should collect your bags, exit the terminal, and text your driver when you are ready.
For drop-offs, we provide service at any terminal (A, B, C, D, E) on the Departures Level (upper level).
- Pickup Zone: Arrivals Level / Lower Level
- Driver Location: Free Cell Phone Lot
- Drop-off Zone: Departures Level / Upper Level
- Terminals Covered: A, B, C, D, E
- Best For: Airport transfers and Galveston travel
Important Pickup Instructions (Please Read First)
Pickup is always from the Arrivals Level (Lower Level). Your driver will wait in the complimentary Cell Phone Lot until:
- You have collected your luggage
- You have exited the terminal
- You have contacted your driver by text message or phone call.
Once you contact your driver, your private shuttle from IAH will arrive at the curbside pickup area within minutes. This process helps keep your IAH to Galveston shuttle service fast, efficient, and compliant with airport regulations.
Claim Your Baggage
After landing at George Bush Intercontinental Airport: • Go to the baggage claim level • Collect all luggage before contacting the driver This ensures your IAH to Galveston cruise port shuttle arrives exactly when you are ready.
Exit to Arrivals Curb
After collecting luggage: • Walk outside to the Arrivals curb (lower level) • Stand near your terminal’s assigned door Your driver cannot enter the terminal building.
Contact Your Driver
Call or text once you are outside. Your airport pickup IAH vehicle will arrive in minutes. Quick curbside loading begins immediately.
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Terminal A Pickup
Domestic Flights- Exit baggage claim and go outside to the Arrivals curb.
- Stand near the A-100 doors.
- Call or text your driver immediately.
- We provide pickup at ALL terminals for your IAH to Galveston shuttle service:
Terminal A • Terminal B • Terminal C • Terminal D • Terminal E
IAH Subway (TerminaLink)
When to use the subway
- Arrived at wrong terminal
- Airline check-in at another terminal
- Flight connections inside IAH
When NOT to use the subway
- Do NOT use it after booking your shuttle from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Galveston.
- Your driver goes directly to your arrival terminal.
- Changing terminals causes delays and pickup confusion.
🧳 Need a Drop-off (Departures)?
We provide drop-offs at ANY terminal (A, B, C, D, E) at the Departures Level (upper level).
Just provide your Airline Name and Flight Number when booking!
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