Island Transit route
Saturday Island Circular (1-3-4-2)
Saturday’s east-to-west loop combines the weekday core into one long circuit. 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
Combines Routes 1, 3, 4, and 2 into a Saturday circular linking downtown, 61st Street, the East End, UTMB, and Ferry Road.
Visitor stop highlights
Useful stops & what's within a walk
25th & Strand Terminal
main transfer point
See & do nearby
- Galveston Railroad Museum · 2 min walk
- The Strand Historic District · 3 min walk
- Juneteenth Marker · 3 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Rudy & Paco · 5 min walk
- MOD Coffee & Tea · 7 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House · 7 min walk
55th & Ball
western Broadway corridor
61st & Broadway / Target
Target shopping center
UTMB / 8th & Market
UTMB medical campus
See & do nearby
- Stewart Beach · 9 min walk
- Jean Lafitte Marker (Maison Rouge) · 10 min walk
- Bishop's Palace · 11 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Sunflower Bakery & Cafe · 10 min walk
Ferry Road stop
Ferry Road corridor
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 Saturday Island Circular cost?
$1.
When does the Saturday Island Circular run?
Saturday, 7:30am–7:30pm. Frequency: combined-route service — check the current departure.
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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