2010 No Kidding! International Convention

Houston Commute

You can travel to and from Houston by Plane, Train, Bus, or Car!

Houston is served by two major airports, Houston Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental.

Airport Information and Flight Times

Getting to and from the Airports and Downtown Houston:

  • By Bus from Bush Intercontinental Airport

    METRO's Airport Direct:
    This is your fastest bus option and is direct service from the airport to Downtown. METRO's Airport Direct offers a convenient, reliable service directly from the downtown Airport Direct Passenger Plaza (815 Pierce) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) Terminal C. The Airport Direct Passenger Plaza is a short walk from the Downtown Transit Center METRORail station.

    The bus terminal is just a short walk to our hotel, or you can take a taxi for just $6 plus tip.

    For just $15 one way and with departures every 30 minutes, traveling has never been easier.

    For more information contact: (713) 635-4000 or www.ridemetro.org

    Metro Local Bus #102:
    This is your cheapest bus option, but it is also the slowest.
    Local service to Downtown from Intercontinental Airport.
    Fare is $1.25, exact change or Metro Bus Pass only.
    View Schedule
    For more information contact: (713) 635-4000 or www.ridemetro.org

  • By Bus from Hobby Airport

    Metro Bus #88:
    Local service to Downtown from Hobby Airport.
    Fare is $1.25, exact change or Metro Bus Pass only.
    View Schedule
    For more information contact: (713) 635-4000 or www.ridemetro.org

  • By Shuttle/Shared Van to and from both Airports

    SuperShuttle:
    Service from both airports to Downtown Houston.
    Fare is $1.25, exact change or Metro Bus Pass only.
    For more information contact: (281) 230-7275, (800) BLUE-VAN/(800) 258-3826 or www.supershuttle.com

  • By Taxi to and from Airports

    Approximate cab fares from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Downtown is $45.
    Approximate cab fares from William P. Hobby Airport to Downtown is $22.
    *Above rates include up to four people per cab.


Amtrak
902 Washington Avenue
Houston, TX 77002
For more information contact: (800) USA-RAIL or www.amtrak.com

The train station is 1 1/2 miles from our hotel, a 5-minute drive. To get to the hotel from the Amtrak station, you can take a taxi for $6 plus tip, or take a Metro bus for $1.25 cash.


Greyhound Bus Terminal
2121 Main Street
Houston, TX 77002
For more information contact: (713) 759-6565, (800) 454-2487 or www.greyhound.com

The Greyhound bus terminal is just .83 miles from our hotel. You can walk, take a taxi for $6 plus tip, or take a Metro Bus for $1.25 cash.


  • To The Hotel from I-10 West (San Antonio, Sealy, Katy)
    Take I-10 Heading east and take Exit 47D (Dallas Ave./Pierce Street) Cross Brazos and the hotel entrance will be on your immediate left.

  • To The Hotel from I-10 East (Louisiana, Beaumont, Channelview)
    Take I-10 heading West until you get to the I-45 South Entrance Ramp. Take this ramp to the Dallas/Pierce Exit. Take Exit 47D (Dallas Ave. Pierce Street). Cross Brazos and the hotel entrance will be on your immediate left.

  • From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (20 Miles)
    Take Beltway 8 West to I-45 South. Exit 47D (Dallas Ave./Jefferson St.) and enter hotel motor lobby on left after Brazos Street light.

  • From William P. Hobby Airport (12 Miles)
    Take I-45 North. Follow Downtown Destination sign. This will turn into Pease. Drive approximately 10 city blocks to Smith. Hotel entrance on left on the corner of Smith and Pease.

  • From 59 South To The Hotel
    Take 59 Heading north and take the Main Street Exit. Go to 2nd light which is San Jacinto and turn left. Proceed to Pease Street and turn left. Hotel is approximately 4 blocks on the corner of Pease and Smith Street.

  • From 59 North To The Hotel

    Take 59 South until you reach the I-10 West Exit. Get into the right hand lane. There will be an entrance ramp to 45 South. Take Exit 47D (Dallas Ave. Pierce Street). Cross Brazos and the hotel entrance will be on your immediate left.