Trolley route
Downtown Loop Trolley
The Strand-to-Seawall link when the rubber-tire trolley is running. Choose any stop dot to see its published pickup and drop-off times.
All stop dots, route shapes, and times come from the dated Island Transit GTFS snapshot. After 8 PM Galveston time, an ended service day automatically advances to the next published operating date.
The route
Connects the 20th-and-Market downtown stop with the Strand, 25th Street, and 21st at Seawall. It also substitutes for rail service when weather keeps the historic cars in.
Visitor stop highlights
Useful stops & what's within a walk
20th & Market
downtown trolley stop
See & do nearby
- Grand 1894 Opera House · 3 min walk
- Juneteenth Marker · 4 min walk
- La King's Confectionery · 5 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Rudy & Paco · 3 min walk
- The Original Mexican Cafe · 4 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House · 5 min walk
Strand & 21st
Strand Historic District · Pier 21
See & do nearby
- Juneteenth Marker · 2 min walk
- La King's Confectionery · 2 min walk
- Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum · 3 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Katie's Seafood House · 3 min walk
- Rudy & Paco · 4 min walk
- The Original Mexican Cafe · 6 min walk
25th & Strand
Railroad Museum · transit terminal
See & do nearby
- Galveston Railroad Museum · 2 min walk
- The Strand Historic District · 4 min walk
- Juneteenth Marker · 4 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Rudy & Paco · 5 min walk
- MOD Coffee & Tea · 7 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House · 8 min walk
21st & Seawall
Seawall Trolley transfer · Gulf beaches
See & do nearby
- Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier · 6 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- BLVD Seafood · 3 min walk
- The Spot · 5 min walk
- Gaido's Seafood · 7 min walk
Every official GTFS stop remains selectable as a dot on the route map. These highlights add the places most useful to a visitor.
Quick answers
Fares & times
How much does the Downtown Loop Trolley cost?
$1.
When does the Downtown Loop Trolley run?
Seasonal Wed–Sun / Fri–Sun, 10am–8pm on operating days. Frequency: 30–60 min — weather and season affect service.
Are these times live?
No — stop times are Island Transit's published schedule from a dated snapshot, not live arrivals. Check Island Transit for service alerts before relying on a tight connection.
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