Transportation
At Airports
The city’s two major commercial airports, Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU), are quite far from the Houston Marriott Medical Center. Although no courtesy shuttle from the airports to the Marriott is available, there are a variety of airport shuttles and taxis.
From Houston/William P Hobby - HOU
Distance : 15 mi SE (Map direction)
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Airport shuttle service, on request (call 713-781-6660); fee: 15 USD (one way)
- Estimated taxi fare: 25 USD (one way)
From Houston George Bush Intercontinental - IAH
Distance: 30 mi NE (Map direction)
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Airport shuttle service, on request (call 281-530-4000); fee: 20 USD (one way)
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Estimated taxi fare: 45 USD (one way)
Getting Around
Although Houston is one of the largest cities in the nation, it is easy to get around since the city offers an excellent light rail & city bus system and the second largest taxicab fleet in the country.
Taxi cabs
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Houston Airport Taxi
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Yellow Cab Houston
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United Cab
Tel: 713-294-3151
Tel: 713-236-1111
Tel: 713-699-000
click here for estimated taxi rates
Car Rentals
The full range of car-rental companies offer vehicles in various price ranges, with the consolidated rental car facility at Bush Intercontinental.
Airport boasting ultra-convenient access to rental cars. Click here for more info.
Tel: (713) 652-0436
Metro Light Rail
It's a fast, convenient, and safe way to travel between Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, the Texas Medical Center, Reliant Park, and the South Fannin Park & Ride lot.
Fares: One-way ticket: $1 (or Day Pass: $ 2) click here for maps and schedules
Metro Bus
With the Metro Bus system, visitors can easily get around the city without having to worry about navigating the freeways or mapping out directions to their destination.
Fares: One-way ticket: $1 (or Day Pass: $ 2) click here for maps and schedules
If you are sick of "flying" or driving alone, Greyhound shuttles will be your best choice to travel around Texas.
Greyhound (3 miles from the Marriott) 2121 Main St |
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