Houston Airport Transportation

See below the available transportation options to and from Houston Airport:

Houston Airport to city centre

From IAH there are several options to get to city center. Our recommendation if you carry lot of luggage is to take a taxi or a transfer. 

Transport Houston Airport
Transportation options at IAH.

Bus

Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) is an easy and convenient way to transfer from Houston Airport to downtown.

Other bus lines are also available to transfer to several destinations within Texas state.

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Shuttle service

Houston Airport is equipped with several shuttle buses to help you transfer from the Airport to downtown Houston. Note that it is advisable to book your ticket in advance.

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Taxi

Get to downtown Houston within 40 minutes by taxi from Houston Airport. 

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Transfers

If you want private transportation to and from Houston IAH Airport, you can book a transfer. 

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Car rental

At Houston Airport you can rent a car at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility.

Major car rental companies such as Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty are located there. 

However, our recommendation is to arrive at the Airport with a booked car rental. It is possible to book a car through our search engine.

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Transfer between terminals

Passengers have the option to move around the different terminals with the underground train (Subway) and the Skyway (elevated train).

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Transport Comparison from IAH Airport

Destination Taxi / Ride-hailing Public Bus (METRO) Private Transfer Car Rental
Downtown Houston $55–70 / 25–35 min $1.25 / 50–70 min $70–100 / 30 min $40–80/day / 30 min
The Woodlands $35–50 / 20 min Limited options / 60+ min $60–90 / 20 min $40–80/day / 20 min
Galveston $120–150 / 1h 15m Not direct / 2h+ $130–180 / 1h 15m $50–90/day / 1h 15m
Houston Galleria $45–60 / 30 min $1.25 / 60–75 min $65–95 / 30 min $40–80/day / 30 min

Transport Options Overview

Transport Type Best For Average Cost Pros Cons
Taxi / Uber Speed & convenience $45–70 Fast, door-to-door Expensive
Public Bus (METRO 102) Budget travellers $1.25 Very cheap Slow, limited luggage space
Private Transfer Families & groups $70–120 Comfort, no waiting Higher cost
Car Rental Flexibility $40–90/day Freedom to travel Traffic, parking costs
Hotel Shuttle Nearby hotels Free / low cost Convenient Limited destinations