Police: 713-884-3131 for Non-Emergency 911 for Emergency
George Bush Intercontinental Airport 281-230-3100
William P. Hobby Airport 713-640-300
Rail System
www.ridemetro.org
METRORail offers convenient accessible service within the heart of the
city between downtown Houston and Reliant Park, including the Museum
District and Texas Medical Center. Click here for route and fare
information.
Bus System
METRO offers several types of bus service in Houston.
• Local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route.
Taxis
Houston has more than 2,200 taxis in its fleet.
$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown
The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in
the downtown area. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central
Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59.
The fare, in addition to increased downtown taxi stands, provides an easy
alternative to driving to lunch, business meetings and activities
throughout the downtown area. No surcharges will apply to the fare, which
can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.
The number of downtown taxi stands have increased. These taxi stands are
designated areas where cabs can "stand" and wait for a fare. Additionally,
there are at least 30 "hailing cab" icons on various downtown streets,
which mark that particular site as a three-minute zone where taxis can
briefly stop to pick up and drop off passengers.
Approximate cab fares from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
• Downtown $45
• Reliant Park Area $54
• Texas Medical Center $50
• Uptown/Galleria $45
• Greenway Plaza $50
Approximate cab fares from William P. Hobby Airport
• Downtown $22
• Reliant Park Area $27
• Texas Medical Center $27
• Uptown/Galleria $45
• Greenway Plaza $32
*Above rates include up to four people per cab
