Getting to and from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Houston, Texas KHOU #37 US airport by passengers
Train, bus, shuttle, rideshare and rental cars at HOU.
Ways to reach HOU
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Rail
METRORail Red Line via HOU Connector
There is no direct rail station at HOU. A free HOU Connector bus runs about every 30 minutes to the Fannin South METRORail station, where you can board the Red Line to downtown Houston, the Texas Medical Center and Hermann Park. Check METRO's current schedule before you go.
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Shuttle
Ecopark shuttle
Free shuttle from the Ecopark lot, running daily from 5:30 a.m. to midnight.
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Rideshare and taxi
Terminal curb
Rideshare and taxis use the curbside on two levels at the front of the terminal.
Reviewed October 8, 2026. Confirm details on the official airport website. Spotted a change?
Frequently asked questions
Can I take the train from HOU to downtown?
Yes, but there is no direct station. Take the free HOU Connector bus, which runs about every 30 minutes, to the Fannin South METRORail station, then ride the Red Line downtown.
Which airline is in which terminal area?
Southwest checks in on the west side of the main terminal, level 2. Delta, American, Allegiant, Frontier and other airlines check in on the east side.