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Ground Transportation

Visitors to Bush Intercontinental Airport have a variety of transfer and transportation options available to them once they arrive in Houston. This includes taxis, private limousines, SuperShuttle shared-ride service, scheduled buses/shuttles, courtesy vans, and even public bus (METRO) transportation. Services can take you to your nearby or downtown hotel or wherever your local travel takes you to in the surrounding area. Shuttle service is even available to the Galveston beach area.

Most shuttle services are available at the south side of Terminals A, B and C and at the west end of D. Check in the terminal for specific locations. 

Traffic Conditions

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SuperShuttle Shared-Ride Service


SuperShuttle now provides ground transportation services at George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby airports.

SuperShuttle takes reservations and picks-up travelers at their homes or businesses and transports them to the airports and vice versa. For reservations or for more information call 713.523.8888 or visit www.supershuttle.com.

 
Taxis waiting for passenger pickup at IAH
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Courtesy Vans

Courtesy vans are operated by the various hotels/motels in and around the airport . Use the courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area to request pick-up for most hotels/motels in the airport area.

Taxi


Taxis can be hailed through the Ground Transportation employees outside each terminal.

All destinations within Houston's city limits to/from Bush Intercontinental Airport are charged according to the flat Zone Rate or the meter rate, whichever is LESS.

In addition:

» City ordinance authorizes the cab driver to add an additional $2.75 departure fee to the total fare.

» Two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare.

» Late night surcharge - $1.00 per trip (8:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)

» Senior citizens 10% discount.

TaxiPass

TaxiPass is the fast and secure way to charge your cab ride using your credit or debit card.

Your card information is secure and you will receive a TaxiPass receipt with contact information should you require customer service.

TaxiPass accepts all major credit cards. A $3.00 voucher fee applies to all vouchers purchased. For trips over $50.00, additional fees apply. 

Zone Rates [ Click for Taxi Cab Rate Zone Map ]
Zone

Vicinity

Day Rate
(6AM-8PM)

Night Rate
(8PM-6AM) 

1 North Houston, 610 North $38.00 $39.00 
2 Downtown $44.50 $45.50
3 Galleria, Greenway Plaza, Medical Center, Memorial, River Oaks $51.00  $52.00
4 Reliant $55.00 $56.00
5 William P. Hobby Airport $62.00 $63.00
6 West Memorial, Bear Creek $69.00 $70.00
7 Ellington Airport, Westside $74.50 $75.50
8 NASA, Space Center Houston $88.50 $89.50
9 Kingwood $28.50 $29.50
10 Willowbrook $35.00 $36.00
All rates are subject to change.

If you believe you have been overcharged or improperly treated, please send a copy of your receipt along with the cab company name, driver's name and ID number to:

Ground Transportation
Senior Superintendent
P.O. Box 60106
Houston, TX 77205
281-230-3180


Or contact the City of Houston's Revenue and Regulatory Affairs Division at:

281-233-7860
281-233-2052 Fax


Public Bus Service - Houston METRO

Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) Website

The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) offers bus service available at the south side of Terminal C. It includes the Bush Intercontinental Airport Express (Route 102).

Visit the Houston METRO website for specific route and schedule information.

Metro's Airport Direct 

Let Metro take the hassle out of your travel plans with a quick ride to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport's (IAH) Terminal C and downtown Houston on the new Airport Direct service. Getting to your destination has never been this convenient and affordable!

  • - A 30 minute nonstop trip leaving every 30 minutes for $30 (round-trip), or $15 one way
  • - The service runs daily from the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza (across from the Downtown Transit Center, 1900 Main, to IAH (Terminal C)  from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and southbound from IAH to downtown from 6:10 a.m. to 8:40 p.m.

To download more info, Click Here.



For more information on how Metro's Airport Direct can get you to your destination call 713.635.4000 or visit www.ridemetro.org.

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