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Even though traffic is a major problem, a car is nearly a necessity in sprawling Houston. Other forms of transportation are costly (taxis) or confusing at best (buses). The city is surrounded by the Interstate 610 beltway. Downtown is located at the intersection of Interstates 10 and 45.
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Bus: Metro, the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) serves the city and suburbs. Cost per ride is generally $1. A Park and Ride service is available to bring commuters in from the suburbs. Prices vary. (713-635-4000) Taxi: Taxis are expensive. They can be hailed with difficulty on the street. Try finding them at hotels and terminals. To order by phone, try United (713-699-0000) or Yellow (713-236-1111).
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 Houston Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (281-230-3100) is 22 miles north of the city. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (713-640-3000) is on the southeast side about seven miles from the central business district. Expect to take at least 45 minutes to reach either. Rush hour times can easily double. Scheduled bus service between the two airports is provided by Airport Express for about $24 per person. Transportation from the airports to Houston and related destinations: Houston - George Bush Intercontinental Airport Note: All terminals as well as Parking Area 2 and the Marriot Hotel are connected by the automated Interterminal Subway Train. Bus: The Metro 102 bus leaves from Terminal C for downtown every 20 to 45 minutes between 5:46 AM and 12:13 AM. The cost is $1.50 per person. (713-635-4000) Shuttle: Express Shuttle provides service to various downtown locations leaving every 15 to 45 minutes between 6:15 AM and 11:15 PM. Cost is $23 for adults. Children's tickets are $10. (713-523-8888) Limousine: Galveston Limousine leaves about every other hour between 10:30 AM and 9 PM taking passengers to Galveston and nearby communities. The cost is $35 to any hotel. (409-740-5466) Taxi: A 50-minute trip to downtown will cost about $43 (flat rate). City ordinance allows drivers to add an additional $2.75 departure fee to the total fare (for metered rates) and a $1.00 late night surcharge between 8 pm and 6 am. William P. Hobby Airport Bus: Metro 50 bus runs downtown from 4:51 AM until 12:14 AM. The 50-minute trip costs $1. Shuttle: Airport Express provides service to various locations leaving every 30 minutes between 7 am and 11 pm. Cost is $18 to downtown. Children's tickets are $10. (713-523-8888) Galveston Limousine provides regularly scheduled service to Galveston and nearby communities. The cost is $30 to any hotel. (409-740-5466 or 800-640-4826) Taxi: Cabs can be found on the lower level outside the baggage claim area. Expect to pay a flat rate of $21.50 for a 25-minute trip downtown.
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