Directions to Downtown Houston with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Downtown Houston
How to get to Downtown Houston by bus?
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Bus stations near Downtown Houston
- MC Kinney St @ Milam St, 1 min walk,
- Louisiana St @ Rusk St, 3 min walk,
- Smith St @ Walker St, 4 min walk,
- Smith St @ Dallas St, 6 min walk,
- Milam St @ Dallas St, 17 min walk,
Light Rail stations near Downtown Houston
- Theater District (Westbound), 9 min walk,
- Main Street Square (Southbound), 22 min walk,
Bus lines to Downtown Houston
- 40, N Shepherd P&R - Northbound,
- 41, Eastwood Tc - Eastbound,
- 151, Downtown - Eastbound,
- 221, Kingsland - Outbound,
- 228, Downtown - Inbound,
- 229, Addicks/Kingsland/Grand Parkway - Outbound,
- 44, Downtown - Southbound,
- 222, Grand Parkway - Outbound,
- 85, Antoine / Washington,
- 160, Memorial City Express,
- 161, Wilcrest Express,
- 162, Memorial Express,
- 216, W L York / NW Station P&R,
- 217, Cypress P&R,
- 219, Cypress / NW Station / W L York P&R,
- 265, West Bellfort P&R,
- 269, West Bellfort P&R,
- 82, Westheimer,
- 102, Bush IAH Express,
- 108, Veterans Memorial Express,
What are the closest stations to Downtown Houston?
The closest stations to Downtown Houston are:
- MC Kinney St @ Milam St is 74 yards away, 1 min walk.
- Louisiana St @ Rusk St is 211 yards away, 3 min walk.
- Smith St @ Walker St is 254 yards away, 4 min walk.
- Smith St @ Dallas St is 432 yards away, 6 min walk.
- Theater District (Westbound) is 757 yards away, 9 min walk.
- Milam St @ Dallas St is 1412 yards away, 17 min walk.
- Main Street Square (Southbound) is 1829 yards away, 22 min walk.
Which bus lines stop near Downtown Houston?
These bus lines stop near Downtown Houston: 11, 20, 40, 41, 82.
Which light rail line stops near Downtown Houston?
700
What’s the nearest light rail station to Downtown Houston?
The nearest light rail station to Downtown Houston is Theater District (Westbound). It’s a 9 min walk away.
What’s the nearest bus stop to Downtown Houston?
The nearest bus stop to Downtown Houston is MC Kinney St @ Milam St. It’s a 1 min walk away.
What time is the first light rail to Downtown Houston?
The 800 is the first light rail that goes to Downtown Houston. It stops nearby at 3:48 AM.
What time is the last light rail to Downtown Houston?
The 900 is the last light rail that goes to Downtown Houston. It stops nearby at 1:30 AM.
What time is the first bus to Downtown Houston?
The 82 is the first bus that goes to Downtown Houston. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.
What time is the last bus to Downtown Houston?
The 82 is the last bus that goes to Downtown Houston. It stops nearby at 1:33 AM.
How much is the light rail fare to Downtown Houston?
The light rail fare to Downtown Houston costs about $1.25.
How much is the bus fare to Downtown Houston?
The bus fare to Downtown Houston costs about $1.25.
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Public Transportation to Downtown Houston
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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Downtown Houston? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: MC Kinney St @ Milam St; Louisiana St @ Rusk St; Smith St @ Walker St; Smith St @ Dallas St; Theater District (Westbound); Milam St @ Dallas St; Main Street Square (Southbound).
Bus: 11, 20, 40, 41, 82, 151, 221, 228, 229, 44, 222, 85, 160, 161, 162, 216, 102, 108, 202, 204.Light Rail: 700.
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