Connect Transit

To schedule transportation or for information call:
800-266-2320 or 409-945-0820

The Gulf Coast Center operates a transportation program known as “Connect Transit”. Transportation services are offered to the general public at a cost of $1.00 per person per trip. Trips into Harris County are offered at a cost of $3.50 per person per trip. Connect Transit provides “demand response” services in Galveston and Brazoria counties. “Demand Response” services are shared ride services with pick up and delivery from curb to curb. Reservations are accepted up to 7 days in advance of the need for transportation. Pickup times are scheduled up to one and one half hours ahead of appointment time for all services in Brazoria County and up to one hour ahead of appointment time in Galveston County.

Services are offered for first drop off by 8:00 a.m. and last pickup at 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. We do not provided services on approved holidays. During the threat of a hurricane or other inclement weather conditions, transportation services are suspended. Depending upon the severity of the weather conditions, equipment/facility damages and the ability to operate vehicles safely, transportation services will resume as soon as possible.

Connect’s destinations include, but are not limited to, medical facilities on Galveston Island as well as facilities in the Houston Medical Center. Persons may access Connect’s services for all of their local transportation needs. The origin or destination point for each trip must be in Galveston or Brazoria Counties. Connect Transit does not provide trips that begin and end within Island Transit’s service area on Galveston Island. Connect transit does not provide trips that begin and end in Harris County.

In addition to providing service to the general public within Galveston and Brazoria Counties, Connect has subscriber contracts with the Galveston Health District.

Texas City/LaMarque Fixed Route

Lake Jackson, Clute, Freeport, Angleton Regional Service

West Columbia, Sweeny, Brazoria Regional Service

To request a transportation reservation or for information call 1-800-266-2320 or 409-945-0820. 

The reservationist will need and request the following information:

• Name
• Complete Address (pickup location)
• Telephone number
• Destination (complete address)
• Appointment time
• Does the individual require a wheelchair equipped vehicle
• Emergency contact telephone number

The reservationist will take information and provide the rider with an estimated pick up time.

For information, contact the Connect Transit Customer Service Representative at 409-944-4357.