Island Transit route
Route 2 (Downtown ↔ UTMB / Ferry Road)
The east-end bus for UTMB and the Ferry Road corridor. 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 east from the downtown terminal along Market Street through UTMB, with scheduled trips continuing north on Ferry Road.
Visitor stop highlights
Useful stops & what's within a walk
25th & Strand Terminal
Strand area
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
Market & 14th
East End Historic District
See & do nearby
- Jean Lafitte Marker (Maison Rouge) · 4 min walk
- Pier 21 & Texas Seaport Museum (tall ship Elissa) · 7 min walk
- Bishop's Palace · 7 min walk
Eat nearby (vetted)
- Sunflower Bakery & Cafe · 3 min walk
- The Original Mexican Cafe · 4 min walk
- Katie's Seafood House · 9 min walk
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 · confirm the walk to the ferry landing
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 Route 2 cost?
$1.
When does the Route 2 run?
Mon–Fri, 6am–6pm. Frequency: about 60 min — 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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