Travel Information
From IAH (George Bush Intercontinental Airport) to downtown Houston
Taxis pick up passengers in a dedicated taxi loading zone outside baggage claim in each Terminal
Terminal A: south side, Door A-115
Terminal C: south side, Door C-105
Terminal E: west side, Door E-103
Follow signs to “Ground Transportation”
Exits are marked with “Taxis”
Taxi rides cost about $65.00 from the airport to downtown Houston. A surcharge of $2.75 applies for a departure fee, and an additional surcharge of $1.00 applies for late-night trips between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Rideshare services pick up outside Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level, Terminals A and C
Terminal A: West Side, Door A-114
Terminal B South: Passengers using Ride App should board Skyway to Terminal A or C
Terminal C: South Side, Door C-103 and Door C-104
Terminal E: West Side, Level 2, Zone 5
Pick-up area is designated by “Ride App” signs
IAH to downtown Houston: METRO Bus 500 travels to and from the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) and Bush Airport (IAH), for $4.50 one way. The route operates seven days a week, every 30 mins, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pick up and drop off is at Terminal E, Level 2, exit door E201.
IAH to downtown Houston: METRO Bus 102 serves the airport and surrounding vicinity with multiple stops and continues to the METRO station downtown. The fare is $1.25 (cash only; the driver does not make change). Transit time to downtown runs 50 to 90 minutes. Riders may stow luggage in the baggage compartment accessed from the outside of the bus (drivers do not assist with luggage). Pick up and drop off is at the METRO Bus Stop on Baggage Claim Level, south side of Terminal C.
From HOU (William P. Hobby Airport) to downtown Houston
Taxis pick up Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level
- Follow signs to “Ground Transportation”
- Signs are marked with “Taxis”
- Taxi stands are in Curb Zone 2
Taxi rides cost about $30.00 from the airport to downtown Houston. A surcharge of $1.25 applies for a departure fee, and an additional surcharge of $1.00 applies for late-night trips between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Rideshare services pick up at Curb Zone 5 outside Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level
- Follow signs to “Ground Transportation” and “Baggage Claim”
- Exit through door nearest Baggage Claim Carousel No. 4
- Signs to Curb Zone 5 are marked “Ride App”
HOU to downtown Houston: METRO Bus 500 travels nonstop to and from the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) and HOU, for $4.50 one way. The route operates seven days a week, every 30 mins, from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
HOU to downtown Houston: METRO Bus 40 provides local service and continues to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center. Transit time to downtown can run one hour.
By Car
The George R. Brown Convention Center has several conveniently located parking garages, all of which offer the option to reserve parking spaces in advance. You can learn more about the locations, rates, and restrictions here.
Airline Discounts
We are pleased to partner with United Airlines for air travel to Connect 2027.
Visit http://www.united.com/meetingtravel and enter ZTAF906030 in the Offer Code box.
You may also call United Meeting Reservation Desk at 800-426-1122. Booking fees are waived for meeting reservations. International customers may contact their local United Reservation Desk.
NOTE: Travel must be booked between May 19, 2027 and May 30, 2027 to receive the discount.