Transportation
- The Houston Airport System is the fourth largest multi-airport system in the U.S., the sixth largest in the world.
- In 2002, a total of nearly 34 million passengers traveled through Houston’s airports, including more than five million international passengers.
- Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport and Ellington Field provide many options for getting to SpaceCity, USA.
- These three airports serve a total of 200 cities worldwide.
- Houston’s vast freeway system provides easy access by car to all parts of the city and its surrounding areas.
- METRO’s Light Rail System opened in January 2004. The 7.5-mile rail line connects downtown to the Texas Medical Center, Reliant Park and the Museum District.
- METRO’s nearly 1,600 buses and trolleys are completely accessible.
Airports
George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 23 miles north, is the main hub for Continental Airlines, while the smaller, domestic William P.
Hobby Airport is seven miles southeast of downtown, just west of I-45 and a major hub for the budget Southwest Airlines.
Taxis
Taxis cost $35 to $45 from Intercontinental, with the downtown fare from Hobby priced at $25 - though the fare to the Galleria from here is $35. With these prices, renting a car makes sense for some, and all major companies are represented at the airports.
Amtrak Services
Amtrak arrives at 902 Washington Ave, on the western fringes of downtown. Have your camera ready for a splendid view of the skyline, though the station itself is small, isolated and barely served by taxis. Try to arrive here, or at the large and modern Greyhound terminal, 2121 Main St, during daylight hours, as the immediate surroundings can feel a bit threatening.
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