Easy to Get Around
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Rail System
METRORail offers convenient accessible service within the heart of the city between downtown Houston and Reliant Park, including the Museum District and Texas Medical Center. Click here for route and fare information.
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Bus System
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; a day pass with unlimited use of local service for 24 hours is $2.
- Express service travels up to six miles along its route with no stops. One-way fare is $1.50 during morning peak hours (5-9 a.m.), $1 for midday service (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), $1.50 during afternoon peak hours (3-7 p.m.) and $1 for evening service (after 7 p.m.)
- Park & Ride service is for long-distance commuting. METRO’s 25 Park & Ride lots provide bus service to key destinations in the service area. One-way fare ranges from $1 to $3.50, depending on distance.
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Taxis
Houston has more than 2,200 taxis in its fleet.
$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown
The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. The fare, in addition to increased downtown taxi stands, provides an easy alternative to driving to lunch, business meetings and activities throughout the downtown area. No surcharges will apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.
The number of downtown taxi stands have increased. These taxi stands are designated areas where cabs can "stand" and wait for a fare. Additionally, there are at least 30 "hailing cab" icons on various downtown streets, which mark that particular site as a three-minute zone where taxis can briefly stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
Approximate cab fares from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
- Downtown $45
- Reliant Park Area $54
- Texas Medical Center $50
- Uptown/Galleria $45
- Greenway Plaza $50
Approximate cab fares from William P. Hobby Airport
- Downtown $22
- Reliant Park Area $27
- Texas Medical Center $27
- Uptown/Galleria $45
- Greenway Plaza $32
*Above rates include up to four people per cab.
Rental Cars
Houston has a fleet of 30,000 rental cars with every major rental car company represented. Click here for a listing of GHCVB member rental car agencies.
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