Non-stop Service With no Standby from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Downtown Houston.

ROUND-TRIP TRAVEL FOR $30 (OR JUST $15 ONE WAY)
Get to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C to downtown Houston with METRO’s Airport Direct. We call it our 30/30/30 service – a 30 minute, non-stop trip, leaving every 30 minutes, for just $30 round trip (or $15 one way)!

The METRO Airport Direct runs daily, heading northbound from the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza (815 Pierce, across from the Downtown Transit Center) to IAH from 5:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and southbound from IAH Terminal C to downtown from 6:10 a.m. to 8:40 p.m. – giving you the latitude to catch your flight with time to spare.

For schedule and ticket information, please call 713-635-4000.

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WE TAKE THE BAGGAGE OUT OF TRAVELING
The Airport Direct is designed for the traveler on the move. Whether you’re visiting Houston for a conference, traveling on business or just seeing the sights, METRO’s Airport Direct is here to serve you.

Business meetings are a breeze with a straight shot into downtown Houston
Take advantage of the benefits of urban living – get from Midtown, Downtown and to IAH without ever getting in your car
Connect to METRO’s extensive line of bus and rail transportation for easy access to destinations throughout the region
Utilize METRO’s outstanding rail system and link from downtown to the Texas Medical Center and Reliant Stadium

UPGRADE TO A FASTER FORM OF PAYMENT – THE METRO Q® Fare Card
Take advantage of even more perks when you use your METRO Q®, or purchase a single-use METRO Money fare item.

Use cash or your credit card to put money on your METRO Q® or purchase METRO Money in increments of $15
Your balance is always protected when you register your METRO Q®. To register your METRO Q®, simply call the METRO Q® Help Desk at 713-635-4000
METRO Money is not eligible for balance protection or registration and is non-refundable
Receive one free trip for every five paid rides on the Airport Direct when you use your METRO Q®
Discounts to Senior Citizens, the disabled and students when using METRO Q@ Card

RIDE FIRST CLASS
Visiting the city on business? On your ride into the city, On your ride into the city, METRO will notify your hotel of your arrival at the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza to allow for a timely pick up. Then on your way back, simply let your hotel know of your departure plans and allow them to arrange transportation to the Passenger Plaza for a worry-free ride to IAH on the METRO Airport Direct.

Local resident looking for a ride to the airport? Use one of METRO’s convenient bus or rail routes to get to the Airport Direct Passenger Plaza.

GETTING YOUR TICKET TO RIDE IS EASY!
Let us handle the arrangements – a METRO Airport Direct Concierge will coordinate your ride, just call 713-635-4000. Passengers are expected to handle their own air travel arrangements and METRO is not responsible for missed flights, lost luggage or other related issues. You are encouraged to schedule your Airport Direct trip with ample time to make your flight.

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Non-stop Service With no Standby from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Downtown Houston.

METRO Airport Direct Passenger Plaza