City in Texas, United States
Getting around Houston
How to get around Houston
Cars rule. METRORail serves downtown, Midtown, the Museum District and NRG Stadium; otherwise use Uber, Lyft or a rental, and book Space Center trips by car.
Ways to get around Houston
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| METRORail | $1.25 single | Red, Green and Purple lines; pay with METRO Q or the METRO app |
| METRO buses | $1.25 single | Wide network but slow; limited evenings and weekends |
| Uber / Lyft | About $12–22 for 5 km | Best for restaurants away from the rail line |
| BCycle bikeshare | Pay per ride or day pass | Short trips in Midtown, Montrose and Hermann Park |
Ride-hailing apps in Houston
A 5 km ride costs about $12–22 ($12–22).
- Street hailing is rare. Book rideshare in advance for airports; taxis cost more.
Arriving in Houston
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
Uber or taxi about $40–70 to downtown, 30–50 min; METRO Route 102 bus about $1.25 to Greenspoint transit center, then bus or rail.
William P. Hobby (HOU)
Closer to downtown: Uber or taxi about $25–40, 20–35 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rental e-scooters in some central areas; riding conditions are poor on freeway-heavy roads. Motorcycle rentals need a licence.
- Driving: on the right. Foreign licences work for visitors in most states; carry an IDP if yours isn't in English. Under-25s pay rental surcharges.
- Onward travel in United States: Distances are long, so domestic flights are usually fastest. Amtrak works well in the Northeast Corridor; buses are cheapest. Outside big cities you often need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Houston?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber, Lyft.
What's the best way to get around Houston?
Cars rule. METRORail serves downtown, Midtown, the Museum District and NRG Stadium; otherwise use Uber, Lyft or a rental, and book Space Center trips by car.
How do I get from the airport to Houston?
Uber or taxi about $40–70 to downtown, 30–50 min; METRO Route 102 bus about $1.25 to Greenspoint transit center, then bus or rail.
Is Houston walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
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