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 check trips posted by drivers already going your way. Book available seats at the listed price. The relay grid is informational; connected trips and low fares are not guaranteed.
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?
- Browse trips leaving Texas City and choose available seats at a driver-set price. Request your route if none fits. Relay connections depend on separate driver-posted trips.
- 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?
- Check for driver-posted trips that fit your airport and flight time, allowing a travel buffer. You can request a route, but a ride is not guaranteed.