Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There & Away
AIR
Houston Airport System has two airports; free wi-fi is available at both facilities. Twenty-
two miles north of the city center, the largest,
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
(IAH;
www.fly2houston.com/iah
; Will Clayton Parkway or JFK Blvd, off I-59, Beltway 8 or I-45)
serves cities nation-
and worldwide through many carriers, including United. Two inter-terminal train systems
connect passengers to all five terminals. Southeast of town,
William P Hobby Airport
(HOU;
www.fly2houston.com/hobby
;
Airport Blvd, off Broadway or Monroe Sts; )
is a major hub for Southwest
Airlines and for domestic travel. At the time of writing an international expansion wing
was under consideration.
AIRPORT HOTEL
Late arrival or early departure? Skip the hassle and stay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The
Marriott
Houston Airport
( 281-443-2310;
www.marriott.com
; 18700 JFK Blvd; rooms $149-249;
)
is between terminals A and B.
BUS
Greyhound Bus Terminal
(
www.greyhound.com
; 2121 Main St)
Long-distance buses depart for cities
across Texas. Terminal is located two blocks from the Downtown Transit Center light rail
stop.
TRAIN
Ah, train travel. Such a romantic idea, yet still such a pain in Texas.
Amtrak Station
( 800-872-7245;
www.amtrak.com
; 902 Washington Ave)
The chronically late
Sunset
Limited
train stops here three times a week en route between New Orleans and Los
Angeles.
Getting Around
Houston is a sprawling metropolis, poorly served by public transportation. You will need
a car. The exception being if you plan to stay in the light rail corridor and only travel
between Downtown, Midtown, the Museum District, the Medical Center and on to Reliant
Park.
TO/FROM THE AIRPORT
