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Traveling to Houston has never been easier. As the country’s fourth largest airport system, the Houston Airport System serves over 180 cities worldwide, with Bush Intercontinental Airport ranking third in the United States among airports with scheduled non-stop domestic and international service.

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TRANSPORT FROM BUSH INTERCONTINENTAL AIRPORT (IAH)

Taxi

  • $57 to downtown area
  • $65 to Galleria/Medical Center area
  • $70 to NRG Park
  • $78 to Hobby Airport
  • $102 to Space Center Houston

*Prices are approximate and are subject to change.

Ride Apps Serving Bush Intercontinental Airport

  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Get Me
  • GreenLight (GLT)
  • Wingz 

Airport Facts

  • 22 miles from Downtown Houston
  • Ranked 15th in the world for total passenger traffic
  • 27 passenger airlines
  • More than 11,000 acres 
  • 185 non-stop destinations

WILLIAM P. HOBBY AIRPORT (HOU)

Hobby Airport serves domestic destinations and has seen significant increases in passenger numbers in recent years, hitting 14.5 million travelers in 2018. WI-FI internet, retail stores, and more than 15 food and beverage outlets ensure a pleasant visit.  Airlines serving Hobby Airport include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, JetBlue Airways, and Southwest Airlines.

Taxi

Taxis are available at Curb Zone 2 outside of the baggage claim area in the lower level.
Approximate fares from HOU are:

  • $29 to downtown area
  • $35 to NRG Park Area
  • $35 Texas Medical Center
  • $59 to Uptown/Galleria
  • $41 to NASA Space Center
    *There is a late-night surcharge of $1 per trip (8pm-6am)

Ride Apps Serving Hobby

  • Uber
  • Lyft
  • Get Me
  • GreenLight (GLT)
  • Wingz

Airport Facts

  • 7 miles from Downtown Houston
  • One of Southwest Airlines’ largest hubs
  • Nonstop service to more than 60 destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America, and the caribbean 
  • Ranked 36th in the U.S. for total passenger traffic in 2018
  • Acquired by the City of Houston in 1937