Getting Around Houston

There are several convenient transportation options for visitors exploring the convention campus or checking out other exciting destinations in the Greater Houston area.

METRO Bus Service

METRO offers several types of bus service in Houston.

Local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route. One-way fare is $1.25.
Park & Ride service is for long-distance commuting. METRO’s Park & Ride lots provide bus service to key destinations in the service area. One-way fare ranges from $2 to $4.50, depending on distance.

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Now in Service: METRO Downtown Direct bus service from Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB). Route 500 non-stop service connects IAH Terminal C to stops nearby the GRB North Transit Center. From there, riders can transfer to routes servicing a variety of destinations along the METRORail Green and Purple lines. Buses run daily between 5 am and 10 pm. Click here to download the route flyer.

METRORail

METRORail offers convenient and accessible service within the heart of the city between downtown Houston and NRG Park, including the Museum District and Texas Medical Center. Two additional lines connect the Theater District with Shell Energy Stadium and destinations east of downtown. Day passes are available for METRORail and METRO buses for only $3 a day.

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Taxis

Six in the City - $6 cab fare anywhere downtown. The $6 flat fare applies anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. No surcharges apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.

The GRB has two designated taxi and ride share pickup/drop off locations at the front of the building on Avenida de las Americas: one on the north side of the building outside of Hall B and one on the south side of the building outside of Hall E.

Need to book a ride? Head to the nearest hotel to hail a cab in person, visit a taxi stand at IAH or Hobby airport, or book via apps like zTrip, or call zTrip directly at (713) 236-1111.

Note: Apps like Curb can help riders go cashless with its 'Pair & Pay' feature that works by scanning a QR code in participating vehicles.

Ride-Sharing Services

Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft provide travelers with convenient and flexible transportation options throughout the city.

For shorter trips, the Evolve Houston Community Connector shuttle offers on-demand services with an all-electric fleet. Schedule rides within the dedicated service areas using the Evolve Houston app. A tip for riders using METRO Direct Downtown bus service from IAH to the GRB: use Evolve Houston's Community Connector shuttle service on the final leg of your trip to connect from your stop to nearby hotels and downtown destinations.

Zipcar

Zipcar allows users to rent a nearby car when they need access to it. Users can sign up for a monthly or annual membership online that allows them access to nearby vehicles in the carshare fleet.

Airport Information

For more information about flying in and out of Houston, please visit http://www.fly2houston.com/ or check out Airport Information on VisitHouston.com.