When was the last time you rode the METRO? Hop on board! If you need to get a Metro Fare Card…read morethis is one of the main locations to do so. The service is quick, easy and the location is very secure. The only issue you might have is finding a parking spot nearby. I know Houston is not very public transportation friendly but every little bit helps with the traffic congestion. The best part I have found so far is the ability to travel with my mountain bike to the parks downtown and surrounding areas.

Located at the North End of downtown, one can catch the North/South Red line of the Houston Light…read moreRail system at this stop. It is very close to the large Bus Transit center, and was our way to connect from the bus that took us from IAH airport to the Red Line, which took us to Rice University. The cost is minimal ($1.25 for unlimited rides for 3 hours), and you can buy tickets right on your smart phone. On a Saturday afternoon, the red line trains were running every 15 minutes or so. Also something to notice: there are different platforms for trains going south vs trains going north, so need to pay attention to be on the right platform (they are not connected). In our case, we needed to go South so the southern most platform was the right one to be on.

This review is more for the Metro Lift service and the main building. If you did not know but…read moreHouston Metro has a service call Metro Lift, it is for people who can not drive or walk to the closet bus spot safely. And this service is like ride share app, where they will pick you at the door and drop you off at the door. If you have a wheeler or in wheeler, no problems, you will get you in the vehicle safely and secure you safely. You have to qualify for the service and you have to go through an interview at the main building in downtown. I really appreciation the Metro Lift as it let me be independent on going to places in Houston safely and not relying on family or friends all the time. The downtown main building is also the Downtown Transit Center. You can also buy your Metro Lift paper ticket here and get a new ID here. Also getting my lost item back was painless and easy.

I love this bus service so much that it's making me feel Metro sexual…read more I've been riding it a lot lately though, and have had a few more negative experiences. But it's still a 4 star service, and when my car is out of action I'm very grateful for it. I wrote 2 different reviews for this, so here's the longer other one. Respect my transit authority! I know some would say I would be better off riding the Metrosexual Transit Authority, but I felt comfortable on this bus service too. Not literally comfortable though, because holy lack of suspension, batman. I've had a few bad experiences since the first time I thought Houston buses deserve a 5 star rating, but I'm still very grateful for them every time my car isn't working. Like I said before: Still one of the better bus services in the country. I've ridden NYC, LA, DC, Boston, Miami, and a ton more I can't even think of, and Houston is up there with my favourites. It's not as cheap as I think it should be, but then most bus services in major cities aren't. One of the best features of the Houston Metro is the awesome train that runs from the University area to downtown and if they could expand that to other parts of the city it'd be even better. Also Houston could use a really extensive subway system to ease the loads on its overstuffed highways. Most of the drivers are super friendly (and hit on my friend a lot, but then her pink hair is part of it), most of the buses are on time, and they send text updates to tell you when the bus is going to be along. I did have a couple of very aggressive bus drivers lately, but that's to be expected.

Been riding the commuter metro bus number 274 everyday Monday thru Thursday for the past year! I've…read moresaved so much money in tolls, gas and wear and tear on my vehicle! And I'm doing my part to help the environment by using public transportation! I love the ability to commute via metro downtown to work! This park n ride station is always on time and very clean and really conveniently located near my house!

The Houston tunnel system is one of the great masterstrokes of genius in this the fourth largest…read morecity in America (on pace to surpass Chicago as third largest). This review which encompasses all portions and colors of the system, not just Red, covers the seven-mile network linking downtown's skyscrapers. The extensive system is diverse. In some places, there are shops and restaurants. In others, you might become mesmerized by the long halls and sterile fluorescent lighting that guides you on your way. Whatever the case, the tunnels are a wonderful workout alternative to the gym or club particularly when the weather is foul. Perfectly climate-controlled - this is the world's energy capital after all - you can find yourself cooled from the blistering summer heat above ground or nice and toasty during the few weeks of sub-tropical winter.

I've got friends in low places! I came here after hours to…read moreexplore these tunnels. I didn't think they'd really 'close,' and they didn't. But just nothing was open, I was walking through a hallway underground, partially lit, by myself. I felt it'd be a great opportunity to get mugged- nobody was around in these empty hallways. I felt like I wasn't supposed to be down there after hours- none of the interesting looking shops, food stands or anything much was open, other than parking and restrooms. You enter through sort-of nondescript doorways to go up and down stairways to these tunnels that look like they'd be great for when it's raining, or super hot outside. They're air conditioned. I wouldn't go out of my way to see these- it's sort of like a shopping mall pedestrian walkway underground connected various buildings downtown.

This bus line - Houston Metro's 102 - almost requires its own review because its function is unique…read moreand the experience is very different from that aboard regular bus routes, and even those with limited morning and evening runs connecting exurbian park and ride lots and downtown. This bus goes between IAH airport and downtown Houston ... and that's it. The buses are sometimes like motor coaches, with upholstered seats, power outlets, overhead vents you can regulate, and some room for luggage on and below. On occasions, it might be an articulated bus, which is a double length bus and still spacious. You can't argue with the fare. It's $1.25 and it behooves the Houston area to keep it low so people can get between IAH airport and downtown and keep vehicles such as rental cars, rideshares, and taxis off the road. Note that IAH-Bush Intercontinental is the much more distant of H-town's two major airports. This bus line would easily get 5 stars if two things were present. First, the bus uses I-45, which is free of charge, instead of using the quickly moving parallel tollway from downtown and heading toward IAH. The other is that the, for a small part of the trip, the bus plies the streets of Greenspoint, and that part goes slowly. It's that this area, near IAH, has a fair number of big hotels seemingly aimed at airport and business park travelers put up during the '70s boom. I'm sure it does not look like the Greenspoint of the "Brady" years and Houstonians tend to make jokes about that, but many are not suitable for repeating. Lastly, this bus often tends toward being full. I've only taken it twice - once in each direction - and would gladly take it in the future. If picking it up at the airport - right outside Terminal C - you just queue and that determines when you board or if you are slated for the next bus. If picking it up downtown, it runs between the big Metro transit center and goes up linearly along the length of downtown until it merges onto I-45 and starts moving more fluidly. In that short leg, I saw it go from being sparsely populated near its downtown terminus to filling up by its last downtown stop, so plan accordingly if you want a more comfortable ride. - - - - - As I approached the 102, it was as if some sort of a song or jingle was playing in my head. It would have had the tempo and delivery of "ABC" by the Jackson 5. I'll give this the "old college try." Remember that you must infuse a Jackson 5 "ABC" rhythm - you know, when music was spirited - or this won't work. ABC Easy as 1-2-3 XYZ Time for you to come and see Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Pay only $1.25 Come aboard ... it ain't no dive This one doesn't clown around It's IAH straight to downtown It'll be H-town sprawl to the bone So relax and charge your phone Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you It's a milk train through Greenspoint But, come on, it ain't quite the joint And don't flirt with some mamacita Her papi might kick your butt out to Atascocita Might pass up a Fiesta store And a whole lot more Houston lore Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Might look like the United Nations Giving some old Texan hick heart palpitations No one will get sassy and too wild If they do, just tell them, "Walk on, child" Might even get some H-town skyline views Nothing about it is bad news Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you Baby, it's hot outside Promise it'll be better inside Feel the A/C and enjoy the ride Ride it to save some money That's more left to spend on your honey It's the big bus that's a good bet Leaving you more moolah to be jet set Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you XYZ Time for you to come and see Metro bus 102 Airport wheels for me and you, baby 102 Airport wheels ... for me and you ... - - - - - I think that I'd give anyone who wrote lyrics like this the same advice: "Don't quit your day job." But do discover this excellent and economical way to travel between IAH Bush Airport and Houston's city center.

This station is named after the movie The Fulton Our Stars…read more Fulton Station is not far from downtown, and does a wonderful job in providing a path into downtown and back for people who don't want to drive in or don't have cars. It's only a few stops from downtown but is far enough away where taking the train is a great idea. Usually clean, very easy to access, no security at all, which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it.

If you live in the Spring - Tomball - Woodlands area this taxi service picked me up 5 min before…read morethe requested time. Nice car. Lexus SUV. They will also pick you up from the airport if you give them a flight and time. Since they want your repeat business, all you need is a phone with messaging ability to request a pickup from your home or airport. They keep your address on file.

I was picked up at 11am on a weekday to go from the Hilton on Lamar to the Galleria Mall. The…read moredriver took me way out of the way and when I questioned him he told me there was traffic. I kept checking google maps - no traffic. He also drove recklessly and too fast. He said if he didn't the others cars would eat him up! It was a scary 25 minute drive with a $40 fare!! I took uber back - a $12 fare with a friendly driver and a direct route. I called the Airline Taxi to complain and only got voice mail, of course. Use Uber - no taxis!

Coming back from Costa Rica we went through the TSA Checkpoint at William P. Hobby Airport on a…read moreFriday around 2 pm and it was surprisingly quick, which is so needed after a long flight, customs and transferring bags. There really weren't many people in line, and the whole process moved fast from start to finish. One of those moments where you're bracing for airport security and then realize... oh, this is actually easy. Everything felt organized and efficient, which made getting through stress-free. Helpful tip: If you're flying out of Hobby, early afternoon on a weekday seems to be a great time to get through security without a long wait. Quick, smooth, and exactly what you hope for when you're heading to your gate.

TSA Pre-check is typically very easy and it indeed was at Hobby Houston Airport. I should write…read moremore of these checks airports. No issues at all after showing my ID. Left shoes on, belt on and emptied pockets. I asked and was granted to have my watch walked through by a TSA agent. Recommend getting TSA Pre Check if you fly a few times a year.