Taxi
Taxis can be hailed through the Ground Transportation employees outside each terminal.
All destinations within Houston's city limits to/from the airport are charged according to the flat Zone Rate or the meter rate, whichever is LESS.
City ordinance authorizes the cab driver to add an additional $2.75 departure fee to the total fare of metered rates only.
Two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare.
There is a Late night surcharge - $1.00 per trip (8pm - 6am)
Senior citizens receive a 10% discount.
Sample Zone Rate Fares
| Zone | Vicinity | Rate/Cost |
| 1 | North Houston, 610 North | $38.00 |
| 2 | Downtown/CBD | $44.50 |
| 3 | Galleria, Greenway Plaza, Medical Center, Memorial, River Oaks | $51.00 |
| 4 | Astrodome | $55.00 |
| 5 | William P. Hobby Airport | $62.00 |
| 6 | West Memorial, Bear Creek | $69.00 |
| 7 | Ellington Field, Westside | $74.50 |
| 8 | NASA, Space Center Houston | $88.50 |
| 9 | Kingwood | $28.50 |
| 10 | Willowbrook | $35.00 |
Taxi Cab Rate Zone Map
Scheduled Shuttle Service
Shuttle service is operated by the various carriers to hotels and universities around the Houston Metro area.
Courtesy Vans
Courtesy vans are operated by the various hotels / motels in and around the airport. Use the courtesy telephones in the baggage claim area to request pick-up for most hotels / motels in the airport area.
Public Bus Service - Houston Metro
The Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority (METRO) offers bus service available at the south side of Terminal C. It includes the Bush Intercontinental Airport Express (Route 102).
Visit the Houston METRO website for specific route and schedule information.