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Welcome to Houston. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Houston Hobby Airport to downtown Houston.

Note: Houston is served by two major passenger airports:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH);

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU);

IAH is the major one that handles national and international flights. While HOU handles national flights.

This article focuses on how to get from William P. Hobby Airport to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport here.

Cheapest & Most Scenic: METRO 50 Broadway Bus / METRO Rail Green Line Train

The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) offers 50 Broadway. Running every 15 minutes (30 minutes on weekends) this bus departs from Curb Zone 3 outside the Arrivals Level. Ride until arriving at Magnolia Park Transit Center and board the METRO Rail Green Line. The Green Line runs directly through downtown Houston with stops such as Convention District Westbound Station. Perfect if your final destination is Daikin Park or George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB).

Not as direct as the later option but this bus & light rail combination provides a scenic route heading into downtown Houston.

Consider purchasing METRO Q Fare Card, Houston’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for METRO is $1.25. Travel time is approximately 60 minutes.

Cheapest & Most Direct: METRO 40 Telephone / Heights Bus

The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) also offers 40 Telephone / Heights.

Running every 30 minutes this direct (but with stops) bus departs from Curb Zone 3 outside the Arrivals Level. In downtown Houston, route 40 stops at several intersections passing through downtown, notably George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) and Main Street Square.

Consider purchasing METRO Q Fare Card, Houston’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for METRO is $1.25. Travel time is approximately 60 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Houston Hobby Airport offers a number of shuttles and limos. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 20-25 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $25-30 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.

Welcome to Houston. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Houston International Airport to downtown Houston.

Note: Houston is served by two major passenger airports:

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH);

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU);

IAH is the major one that handles national and international flights. While HOU handles national flights.

This article focuses on how to get from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from William P. Hobby Airport here.

Most Direct: METRO 500 IAH Downtown Direct Bus

The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) offers 500 IAH Downtown Direct. Running every 30 minutes this direct, non-stop bus departs from Terminal C, Baggage Claim Level, West Curb at door C-104. Heading non-stop into downtown Houston, route 500 loops around the downtown core stopping at Convention District Eastbound and Convention District Westbound Stations for convenient connections to METRO Rail Green and Purple Lines. Perfect if your final destination is Daikin Park or George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB).

In comparison to route 102, route 500 is more direct with fewer stops.

Consider purchasing METRO Q Fare Card, Houston’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for METRO is $4.50. Travel time is approximately 60 minutes.

Cheapest: METRO 102 IAH Express Bus

The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) also offers 102 IAH Express.

Running every 15 minutes (30 minutes on weekends) this direct (but with stops) bus departs from Terminal C, Baggage Claim Level. In downtown Houston, route 102 stops at several intersections passing through downtown, finally stopping at Downtown Transit Center with a convenient connection to METRO Rail Red Line.

In comparison to route 500, route 102 is cheaper but with more stops.

Consider purchasing METRO Q Fare Card, Houston’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for METRO is $1.25. Travel time is approximately 50-90 minutes.

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Houston International Airport offers a number of shuttles and limos. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 30-40 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $40-60 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.

Welcome to Dallas. In this list we’ll show you all the ways to get from Dallas Love Field to downtown Dallas.

Note: Dallas is served by two major passenger airports:

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW);

Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)

DFW handles national and international flights. While DAL handles national flights.

This article focuses on how to get from Dallas Love Field Airport to downtown.

Read this article about how to get from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport here.

Cheapest: DART Love Link 5 Bus / Orange/Green Line

Not exactly direct but nevertheless straightforward. Board Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) 5 Love Link**** from the ground transportation level and ride to Inwood/Love Field Station.

At the station board Orange or Green Line trains and continue into downtown Dallas. Get off at West End or Akard Station. If you want to connect with Amtrak or TexRail (commuter rail) transfer at the above mentioned stations and backtrack with the Blue or Red Line to arrive at Dallas Union Station - the city’s intermodal hub.

Consider purchasing Go Pass, the  Dallas-Fort Worth’s integrated fare card to the city.

Fare for DART is $3.00. Travel time is approximately 26 minutes.

Fastest DART Love Link

Most Semi-Private: Shuttles

Dallas Love Field offers a number of shuttles such as Empire Shuttle, Aries Shuttle, and Sky Hop. Learn more here.

Most Private: Taxi / Ride Share

Undoubtedly, the most expensive option from our list but the most private. In addition to taxis, Uber and Lyft offer private rideshare services from the airport. Travel time is approximately 11 minutes. If you arrive at rush hour expect to sit in traffic. Expect to pay about $25-30 for a ride.

Note:

Prices are accurate as of April 2025.