Student rides
College of the Mainland rides home, airport runs & game day
Texas City, Texas· four-year· 1,000–4,999 students
Going home for a break, catching a flight, or heading to a game? Post a Quest from Texas City and drivers already going your way bid on your trip. Long journeys chain roughly 150-mile relay legs — each driver stays close to home, and your fare stays low.
Where can you go from campus?
Texas City connects to the relay grid near Houston, TX (34 miles away). Popular first legs:
- Texas City → Beaumont, TX90 mi · $10–$20
- Texas City → College Station, TX96 mi · $10–$20
- Texas City → Victoria, TX137 mi · $20–$30
- Texas City → Lake Charles, LA154 mi · $20–$35
- Texas City → Austin, TX170 mi · $20–$40
- Texas City → Killeen, TX196 mi · $25–$45
- Texas City → Tyler, TX208 mi · $25–$50
- Texas City → Corpus Christi, TX212 mi · $30–$50
See every leg on the 150-mile relay grid. Chain several and you can cross the country — plan a multi-leg trip.
Other campuses near Texas City
College of the Mainland student travel FAQ
- How do College of the Mainland students get home for breaks?
- Post a Quest with your destination and date. Drivers leaving Texas City bid on the trip, and you choose the offer that fits your budget. For long trips, the relay grid chains short legs so each driver stays close to home.
- What does a ride from Texas City cost?
- Short relay legs on the grid typically run $10–$55 per seat depending on distance. Because your fare covers short hops — not one driver crossing the country — long trips stay affordable.
- Can I ride to the airport from campus?
- Yes. Airport runs are among the most common student Quests. Post your flight time and local drivers will bid on getting you there.