USA: Houston, Texas
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Legal Disclaimer Last Update 10-Nov-13Houston Ellington Field (EFD):
Location: 27 km/17 Miles SE of Houston.
Website: www.airport-houston.com
Airport Map: Click here
By Taxi: To downtown, 15 mins. 444 Taxi, Inc, Tel (281) 362 8294 or 888 362 8294.
Airport to Airport: To Houston Intercontinental: Taxi ~$78.
Car Parking: All parking at Ellington Field is free.
Updated Nov13 ADV
Houston Intercontinental - George Bush (IAH):
Location: 35 km/22 Miles N of the City centre.
| Airport Overview: | |
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| General: | 5 Terminals: A, B, C, E & the International Terminal (D). A free underground train connects all terminals and the Marriott Hotel on the basement level of each terminal. The train runs every 3 mins throughout the day and night except between 0030 and 0330. It takes ~10 mins on the train between terminals A and D/E. It is quite possible to walk between terminals. |
| Terminal A: | Terminal A is for Air Canada, Alaska, American Airlines, Continental Connection, Delta & US Airways. Baggage claim and ground transportation is on the lower level, ticketing and departures upstairs. |
| Terminal B: | Continental Express. |
| Terminal C: | Continental domestic flights & United. |
| Terminal D: | The International terminal. Aeromexico, Air France, British Airways, Continental Intl flights, Continental Express Intl flights, Emirates, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, Taca & VivaAerobus. |
| Terminal E: | Continental domestic flights. Ground transportation is all together. Follow the signs. |
Airport Map: Click here
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait outside the arrivals area of each Terminal. At Terminal A, they wait outside the South door. All trips from IAH airport are charged at the LOWER of either the meter fare or the set zonal fare. Credit cards are accepted. |
| Meter Rates: | To be advised. However there are set fares to many areas (see below) |
| Zonal Fares: | Remember to add $2.75 airport departure fee and $0.50 fuel surcharge to the following fares: Zone 1: North Houston & 610 North $38 daytime (0600-2000) & $39 night time (2000-0600). Zone 2: Downtown Houston $44.50/45.50. Zone 3: Galleria/Greenway, Medical Center, Memorial/River Oaks $51/$52. Zone 4: Reliant $55/$56. Zone 5: Hobby Airport $62/$63. Zone 6: West Memorial, Bear Creek $69/$70. Zone 7: Ellington Field, Westside $74.50/$75.50. Zone 8: NASA Space Center $77.50/$89.50. Zone 9: Kingwood $28.50/$29.50. Zone 10: Willowbrook $35/$36. |
| Taxi Companies: | Yellow Cabs (713) 236 1111, Checker Cab (832) 419 0618. |
| By Bus: | |
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| METRO Bus #102 to Downtown Houston: | Route: Airport Terminal C - Airmall/Pallet - JFK Blvd/Greens - Greens/Aldine Westfield - Greenspoint Transit Center - I-45 - Downtown Transit Center. Timings: Buses leave the airport (S side of Terminal C) Mon-Fri every 10-30 mins 0535-1845, then every ~45 mins until 0001. Weekends & Holidays every 40-50 mins 0514-2244. Buses leave Houston Downtown Transit Center Mon-Fri every 10-30 mins 0459-1847, then every ~45 mins until 2317. Weekends & Holidays every 40-50 mins 0528-2328. Travel Time: To Downtown Houston takes ~60 mins. Cost: $1.25, free transfers to other bus lines. Contact: Tel (713) 635 4000. |
| Hotel Shuttles: | Free shuttles run to various local hotels including Marriott Greenspoint Hotel. |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
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| Super Shuttle: | Runs vans all over the Houston area. Cost: To Hilton Hotel downtown Houston $24 per person. To the Galeria area $25 per person. Contact: They have desks in the arrivals area of each terminal. Tel 1 800 BLUE VAN. |
| Galveston Limousine Service: | (800 640 4826 or 409 744 5466) serves Galveston, TX at regular intervals. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | ADVANTAGE, ALAMO/National, AVIS, Budget, Enterprise & HERTZ. A central car rental facility has now opened serving all terminals. Shuttles run between the facility and all terminals. |
| Car Parking: | |
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| General: | Car Parks are connected to each terminal. |
| Terminal Parking: | 1 hour $2, 2 hrs $3, 3 hrs $5, 5 hrs $7, 24 hrs $17. |
| Sure Park: | 0-3 hrs $7, 3-5 hrs $9, 5-24 hrs $20. |
| Ecopark Economy Lot | Has parking from $4.62. |
Airport to Airport: To Houston Hobby: Express Shuttle service (713 523 8888) $20. Taxi $65-71/45 mins. To Ellington Field: Taxi ~$78.
Baggage Storage: Left luggage lockers available airside near security.
Airport Hotels: Marriott Hotel is at the Terminal complex between B and C.
Notes: Carnival Cruise Lines has a welcome desk in arrivals. Luggage carts are available for rent at $4 each.
Airport Website: www.fly2houston.com
Airport Tel No: +1 (281) 230 3100.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit Dec11
Houston Hobby (HOU):
Location: 16 km/10 Miles SE of the City.
Airport Overview: A fairly small terminal building with arrivals and ground transport on the lower/ground level, and departures/ticketing on the upper.
Airport Map: Click here
| By Taxi: | |
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| General: | Taxis wait on the lower level outide baggage claim. |
| Meter Rates: | $2.50 for the first sixth of a mile then $0.30 for each extra eleventh of a mile. However there are set fares to many areas (see below). Airport surcharge $1.25 (included in set fares). Trips starting between 2000 and 0600 have a night surcharge of $1. |
| Approximate Costs (Set fares): | To Houston City center/downtown meter fare to a maximum of $26, but $20 is typical/20-30 mins. To Ellington Field/Medical Center - meter or maximum $32, Greenway Plaza/Heights - meter or maximum $38.50, to Galleria and North Loop - meter or maximum $54.50, but $34 is more typical, to Town & Country/Spring Branch - meter or maximum $61.50, to Dairy Ashford - meter or maximum $70, to I-10 West/Highway 6 area - meter or maximum $80.50, to Greenspoint & IAH Intercontinental Airport - meter or maximum $71, to NASA Space Center - meter or maximum $37.50, but $25-30 is more typical. To Kingwood - meter or maximum $86 & to Willowbrook - meter or maximum $79.50. These fares include the $1.25 airport surcharge, but the night surcharge of $1 is still payable 2000-0600. |
| Taxi Companies: | Fiesta Cab Co (713) 236-9400, Liberty Cab Co 695-6700, Square Deal Cab Co 659-5105, United Cab Co 699-0000 444 Taxi,Inc, Tel 281-362-8294 or 888-362-8294 & Yellow Cab Co (713) 236-1111. |
| By Bus: | |
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| General: | Metro buses stop on the lower level of the terminal. Exit the building, cross 2 lanes and turn right. Schedules are posted. |
| METRO Bus #88 to Downtown & San Jacinto College: | Route: San Jacinto College South - Southeast Memorial Hospital - Beamer/Kirkfair - Almeda Mall - Edgebrook/Easthaven - Hobby Airport & Transit Center - Gulfgate Transit Center - Eastwood Transit Center - Downtown Houston (Main/St Joseph Pkwy & Smith/Preston. Timings: Buses run Mon-Fri every 20-30 mins 0500-1900, then every 60 mins until 2300. Saturdays every 30 mins 0600-1900, then every 60 mins until 2200. No Sunday service. Cost: $1.25. |
| METRO Bus #50 to Downtown & Harrisburg: | Route: Hobby Airport & Transit Center - Broadway - Harrisburg - Magnolia Transit Center - Harrisburg - Downtown Houston (Main/Lamar) - Washington - Heights - W 19th - N Shepherd/N Durham - W 43rd. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri every 10-20 mins 0341-1816, then every 30-60 mins until 2316. Saturdays every 12-25 mins 0424-1831, then every 30-60 mins until 0015. Sundays every 25-35 mins 0521-1751, then every 45-75 mins until 2326. Cost: $1.25. |
| METRO Bus #73 - Bellfort Crosstown: | Route: Hobby Airport & Transit Center - Broadway - Bellfort - Fannin South Park & Ride - Texas Medical Center Transit Center, some buses then continue to Downtown Houston (University/Buffalo Speedway) - Uptown/Galleria. Timings: Buses leave the airport Mon-Fri every 10-20 mins 0518-1754, then every 40-55 mins until 2220. One bus per hour until 2039 continues to downtown. Saturdays every 25-35 mins 0504-2352. All departures until 2134 continue to downtown. No Sunday service. Cost: $1.25. |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
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| Super Shuttle: | Runs vans all over the Houston area. Contact: They have desks in the arrivals area. Tel 1 800 BLUE VAN. |
| Galveston Limousine Service: | (800-640-4826 or 409 744 5466) serves Galveston, Texas at regular intervals for US$60 round trip. |
| Hotel Shuttles: | Numerous local and downtown hotels run shuttles for guests. |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | ADVANTAGE, Enterprise, ALAMO, AVIS, Budget, Dollar, HERTZ, National & Thrifty all have desks in the baggage claim area on the lower level. |
Car Parking: There is short term parking available adjacent to the terminal. Numerous parking shuttles run to long stay lots.
Airport to Airport: To Houston-Bush Intercontinental: Express Shuttle service (713 523 8888) $20. Taxi $65-71/45 mins.
Notes: Baggage trolleys/Carts available to rent for $4. There is a ground transportation information desk in baggage claim. There is a hotel booking board in baggage claim. ATMs/Cash machines are available on both levels.
Airport Website: www.houstonairportsystem.org
Airport Tel No: (713) 640 3000.
Updated Nov13 ADV. Last Visit Mar12
