How to Get to Central Square in Houston by Bus or Light Rail?

Directions to Central Square (Houston) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central Square

  • BusBus: 11, 162, 244, 82, 85.
  • Light RailLight Rail: 700.

How to get to Central Square by bus?

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Bus stops near Central Square in Houston

  • Travis St @ Webster St, 1 min walk,
  • Gray St @ Smith St, 1 min walk,
  • Louisiana St @ Pierce St, 3 min walk,
  • Pierce St @ Louisiana St, 3 min walk,
  • Pierce St @ Travis St, 3 min walk,
  • Pierce St @ Main St, 4 min walk,
  • Downtown Transit Center, 4 min walk,
  • Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy, 4 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Central Square in Houston

  • Downtown Transit Center, 7 min walk,

Bus lines to Central Square in Houston

  • 82, Downtown - Eastbound,
  • 35, Downtown - Eastbound,
  • 151, Downtown - Eastbound,
  • 85, Antoine / Washington,
  • 161, Wilcrest Express,
  • 162, Memorial Express,
  • 102, Bush IAH,
  • 108, Veterans Memorial Express,
  • 137, Northshore Express,
  • 244, Monroe / El Dorado P&R,
  • 247, Fuqua / Bay Area P&R,
  • 249, Bay Area/El Dorado/Fuqua/Monroe P&R,
  • 11, Gellhorn & 610 - Northbound,
  • 44, Downtown - Southbound,
  • 6, Greenspoint Tc - Northbound,
  • 51, Downtown Tc - Southbound,
  • 52, Mesa Tc - Northbound,
  • 54, Downtown Tc - Northbound,
  • 222, Downtown - Inbound,
  • 236, Maxey Road - Outbound,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Central Square?

    The closest stations to Central Square are:

    • Travis St @ Webster St stop is 55 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Gray St @ Smith St stop is 73 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • Louisiana St @ Pierce St stop is 186 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pierce St @ Louisiana St stop is 187 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pierce St @ Travis St stop is 191 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Pierce St @ Main St stop is 269 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Downtown Transit Center stop is 278 yards away, 4 min walk.
    • Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy stop is 288 yards away, 4 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Central Square?

    These bus lines stop near Central Square: 11, 162, 244, 82, 85.

  • Which light rail line stops near Central Square?

    700 (Metrorail -North Line Tc - Northbound)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Central Square in Houston?

    The nearest light rail station to Central Square in Houston is Downtown Transit Center. It’s a 7 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Central Square in Houston?

    The nearest bus stations to Central Square in Houston are Travis St @ Webster St and Gray St @ Smith St. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Central Square in Houston?

    The 700 is the first light rail that goes to Central Square in Houston. It stops nearby at 3:50 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Central Square in Houston?

    The 700 is the last light rail that goes to Central Square in Houston. It stops nearby at 12:53 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Central Square in Houston?

    The 6 is the first bus that goes to Central Square in Houston. It stops nearby at 4:20 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Central Square in Houston?

    The 82 is the last bus that goes to Central Square in Houston. It stops nearby at 1:42 AM.

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Public Transit to Central Square in Houston

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Central Square? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Travis St @ Webster St; Gray St @ Smith St; Louisiana St @ Pierce St; Pierce St @ Louisiana St; Pierce St @ Travis St; Pierce St @ Main St; Downtown Transit Center; Travis St @ St. Joseph Pkwy.

Bus: 11, 162, 244, 82, 85, 35, 102, 108, 137, 247, 151, 161, 6, 51, 52, 54.Light Rail: 700.

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Central Square Address: 2100 Travis St in Houston

Central Square, Houston

Public transit lines with stations closest to Central Square in Houston

Bus lines with stations closest to Central Square in Houston