Rail trolley route
Rail Trolley (Strand ↔ Seawall)
The historic streetcar ride from downtown to the Gulf — take it for the ride itself. 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
Runs from 20th and Market through the Strand, then south along 25th Street to 21st and Seawall. Rail cars stop in inclement weather; a trolley bus may cover the corridor instead.
Visitor stop highlights
Useful stops & what's within a walk
20th & Market
downtown rail 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
Pleasure Pier nearby · Seawall Trolley transfer
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 Rail Trolley cost?
$1.
When does the Rail Trolley run?
Seasonal Wed–Sun / Fri–Sun, 10am–8pm on operating days. Frequency: 30–60 min when rail cars are operating.
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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