Flights
Taking Flight
Pick an Airport
- IAH – George Bush Intercontinental (recommended for most nonstops; United hub). ~20 miles north of Downtown.
- HOU – William P. Hobby (best for Southwest; many domestic nonstops). ~7–10 miles southeast of Downtown.
From IAH → 901 Bagby St
By rail: Use the METRORail light-rail network → exit at a nearby downtown station (for example the Theater District Station is ~3 min walk) → walk to Bagby & Lamar.
By bus: Choose a downtown-bound route (for example 40, 41, 44, 102, 244 etc) → alight at a stop such as Bagby St @ Lamar St (stop code 683) or Smith St @ Dallas St → short walk to 901 Bagby.
By rideshare: Book via apps like Uber or Lyft → set destination 901 Bagby St and use one of the designated downtown pick-up/drop-off zones (e.g., Franklin & Travis; 300 block of Main; Texas & Main; Prairie & Main; Preston & Milam; Congress & Travis) .
By bike: Ride into downtown → there are bike-rack facilities and transit-bike integration (you may also connect via METRO with your bike) → park your bike near Bagby/Lamar and walk in.
Fastest Transit (new direct bus):
METRO Route 500 “IAH Downtown Direct” → George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) → short METRORail hop to Theater District → 5-min walk to 901 Bagby.
- Fare: $4.50; Every 30 min, daily ~5:30 AM–8 PM; Pick-up: IAH
Terminal C, Baggage Claim level, Door C-104. - From GRB: ride METRORail Green or Purple Line westbound to Theater District (Rusk EB), then walk to City Hall.
- Theater District stop is ~5 minutes from 901 Bagby.
Alternate Transit (runs later, more stops):
METRO Route 102 “Bush IAH Express” → Downtown (about 60 min from downtown transfer).
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft):
Follow airport signs to the expanded Ride App pickup at Terminal C;
Taxi:
Published flat-rate zone estimate IAH ⇄ Downtown ~$44.50 (check current rates). Typical drive ~30–45 min off-peak.
From HOU → 901 Bagby St
Transit:
Take METRO Route 40 (Telephone/Heights) from Hobby toward Downtown → connect to METRORail Green/Purple at/near Central Station → ride to Theater District → walk 5 min to 901 Bagby
Rideshare (Uber/Lyft):
Use Zone 5 Ride App pickup at HOU (new shaded/organized area).
Taxi:
Metered; time to Downtown typically ~20–35 min depending on traffic (shorter distance than IAH).
Final Downtown Leg (Both Airports)
METRORail “Theater District (Rusk EB)” → Walk ~0.2–0.3 mi to 901 Bagby St (City Hall/Tranquility Park).