Crystal Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

Where to Eat in Crystal Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, Stingaree Restaurant & Bar (1295 N Stingaree Dr) and Steve's Landing (1290 Bay Vue Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Crystal Beach

Crystal Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Crystal Beach in October
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Crystal Beach

Plane

Although Crystal Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 41 miles from Crystal Beach.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crystal Beach. The train journey from Crystal Beach to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 48 miles from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 205 miles and will cost you around $8. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Crystal Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 41 miles from Crystal Beach.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Crystal Beach. The train journey from Crystal Beach to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $60 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Crystal Beach is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 48 miles from Crystal Beach. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Crystal Beach, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Crystal Beach takes 205 miles and will cost you around $8. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $84 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Crystal Beach

Airlines serving Crystal Beach

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,292 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,742 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
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Where to stay in Crystal Beach

Average rates range from around $627 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $820 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Crystal Beach

Hiring a car in Crystal Beach

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Crystal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.91 and $27.87.

Expect to pay $1.75 per litre in Crystal Beach (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.91 and $27.87.