Transportation

Once you're Downtown, METRORail, Houston’s light rail network, can connect you to popular destinations in and around Downtown, including Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), Texas Medical Center, Museum District, Houston Zoo, Hermann Park, Theater District, and more. With trains running frequently, you'll have plenty of time to explore Downtown and beyond for memorable experiences.

METRORail Lines: Red, Green and Purple

• The Red Line operates from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., travels along Main Street through Downtown Houston, and provides access to the Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium), the Museum District, the Texas Medical Center, and the Houston Zoo.
• The Green Line operates from before 4 a.m. to after midnight, travels along Rusk Street and Capitol Street through Downtown Houston. It provides access to the Theater District, Daikin Park, Shell Energy Stadium, and the historic East End (EaDo), where the FIFA Fan Fest will take place.
• The Purple Line operates from before 4 a.m. to after midnight and travels along Rusk Street and Capitol Street through Downtown Houston. It provides access to the Theater District, Daikin Park, and Shell Energy Stadium.

Fare: $1.25

The Green and Purple lines share the same stations between Theater District and EaDo / Stadium, before splitting off in different directions.

In case you need to transfer from one line to another, the three light rail lines intersect near the following platforms:

• Central Station Main (on Main Street along the Red Line)
• Central Station Rusk (on Rusk Street along the eastbound Green and Purple Lines)
• Central Station Capitol (on Capitol Street along the westbound Green and Purple Lines).

How to Get to Houston Stadium (NRG Stadium)

If you have access to the METRORail Red Line, you can ride directly to the stadium for only $1.25. Nearest stop: Stadium Park / Astrodome Station.

If you're coming from areas along the Green or Purple Lines and need to get to the stadium, you can transfer to the Red Line at Central Station in Downtown Houston. Then, ride the Red Line going southbound to the Stadium Park / Astrodome station. The ride is only $1.25.

How to Get to the Fan Fest

The official FIFA Fan Festival will be held in East Downtown (EaDo), near Shell Energy Stadium. You can get there on the METRORail Green or Purple Line, which run every 12 minutes, by exiting at the EaDo / Stadium Station. If you’re coming from the Red Line, transfer at Central Station to connect to the Green or Purple Line. A ride costs just $1.25.

For more details, including bus service, Park and Ride METRO to Houston Stadium, and the ways to pay your fare, visit METRO’S website here. On the same page, don’t miss short videos on how to ride METRO, and view METRO Rail Illustrated Visitor Map. Download the map here.

Plan your trip in advance using this Interactive Map.

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. 

Click here for additional route and fare information.

Community Connector is an on demand rideshare service that provides flexible, convenient transportation within zones inside the Interstate 610 Loop:

• Downtown
• Heights
• Near Northside
• Second Ward
• Third Ward

The vehicle will pick you up at your location and drop you off at METRO bus stops, rail stations and other destinations. The service is free and must be booked using the METRO On Demand app, available for free in English or Spanish via the App Store (iOS devices) and Google Play Store (Android users). Use the app to plan your trip, book your ride, see your driver and track your ride. View maps and other details here. Each map provides you with information on the service zone, connecting routes, and nearby transit centers. 

$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 applies anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. The rate is for the entire cab, not per person, and can accommodate up to four people. To qualify, you must use designated cab stands, the "hailing cab" icons, or request the flat rate when calling a company.

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.

Getting a Taxi in Houston

• App-Based Booking: Use the zTrip app to book, pay, and track rides. SIXT app is another option.
• Call: Yellow Cab Houston (713-236-1111), Fiesta Cab Co.(713-225-2666), Liberty Cab Co. (713-695-6700), Lone Star Cab Co. (713-444-4444).

Photo: Courtesy of Sean Herbert

Want to try a robotaxi? Waymo operates fully electric, driverless Jaguar I-PACE cars, which arrived in Houston in February 2026. These autonomous vehicles (AVs) are equipped with a suite of sensors, including 29 cameras, six radars, five LiDARs, and four audio receivers to navigate parts of the city without a human driver. In Houston, Waymo is offering services within a portion of the I-610 loop, including Downtown Houston, Midtown, Montrose, and The Heights, totaling about 25 square miles. You can request a driverless, all-electric Jaguar I-PACE via the Waymo app.

Houston was the first city in Texas to approve ride-sharing services, including Uber. Lyft is another rideshare app available in Houston. Just choose your pickup and drop off location and go with Uber or Lyft.

Those looking to avoid the search for parking around Downtown Houston can plan ahead with Parking Panda. The online parking reservation service allows visitors to find and purchase guaranteed parking in Downtown, any time. Parking is 100% guaranteed, even if the location otherwise fills up, often at exclusive online discounts. Present the purchase confirmation at the selected location for an easy, turnkey experience. 

Parking options are available throughout Houston, including the Convention District, Theater District, NRG Park, Toyota Center and many other locations. 

To view real-time pricing and availability, click here.

Another great option for finding the perfect spot is Parking.com. This company operates more than 69 lots and garages across the city, from NRG Park to Downtown.