Directions to Houston, TX with public transportation
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Houston, TX
Bus: 11, 161, 162, 216, 40.- Light Rail: 700, 900.
How to get to Houston, TX by bus?
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Bus stops near Houston, TX
- Mckinney St @ Smith St, 1 min walk,
- Smith St @ Mckinney St, 1 min walk,
- Smith St @ Lamar St, 2 min walk,
- Milam St @ Mckinney St, 4 min walk,
- Milam St @ Lamar St, 5 min walk,
Light Rail stations near Houston, TX
- Theater District (Eastbound), 4 min walk,
- Main Street Square (Northbound), 6 min walk,
Bus lines to Houston, TX
- 40, N Shepherd P&R - Northbound,
- 41, Eastwood Tc - Eastbound,
- 85, Downtown - Southbound,
- 151, Downtown - Eastbound,
- 161, Downtown Tc - Eastbound,
- 162, Downtown Tc - Eastbound,
- 216, West Little York/ N.W. Station/ Via Northwest Tc - Outbound,
- 217, Downtown / Via Northwest Tc - Inbound,
- 219, West Little York/Nw Station/Cypress - Outbound,
- 265, Downtown - Inbound,
- 269, West Bellfort P&R - Outbound,
- 44, Downtown - Southbound,
- 221, Kingsland - Outbound,
- 222, Grand Parkway - Outbound,
- 228, Downtown - Inbound,
- 229, Addicks/Kingsland/Grand Parkway - Outbound,
- 82, Westheimer,
- 102, Bush IAH,
- 108, Veterans Memorial Express,
- 202, Kuykendahl P&R,
What are the closest stations to Houston, TX?
The closest stations to Houston, TX are:
- Mckinney St @ Smith St is 11 yards away, 1 min walk.
- Smith St @ Mckinney St is 42 yards away, 1 min walk.
- Smith St @ Lamar St is 95 yards away, 2 min walk.
- Theater District (Eastbound) is 243 yards away, 4 min walk.
- Milam St @ Mckinney St is 261 yards away, 4 min walk.
- Milam St @ Lamar St is 340 yards away, 5 min walk.
- Main Street Square (Northbound) is 494 yards away, 6 min walk.
Which bus lines stop near Houston, TX?
These bus lines stop near Houston, TX: 11, 161, 162, 216, 40, 41, 82, 85.
Which light rail lines stop near Houston, TX?
These light rail lines stop near Houston, TX: 700, 900.
What’s the nearest light rail station to Houston, TX?
The nearest light rail station to Houston, TX is Theater District (Eastbound). It’s a 4 min walk away.
What’s the nearest bus station to Houston, TX?
The nearest bus stations to Houston, TX are Mckinney St @ Smith St and Smith St @ Mckinney St. The closest one is a 1 min walk away.
What time is the first light rail to Houston, TX?
The 800 is the first light rail that goes to Houston, TX. It stops nearby at 3:48 AM.
What time is the last light rail to Houston, TX?
The 900 is the last light rail that goes to Houston, TX. It stops nearby at 1:30 AM.
What time is the first bus to Houston, TX?
The 82 is the first bus that goes to Houston, TX. It stops nearby at 4:24 AM.
What time is the last bus to Houston, TX?
The 82 is the last bus that goes to Houston, TX. It stops nearby at 1:39 AM.
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Public Transportation to Houston, TX
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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Houston, TX? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: Mckinney St @ Smith St; Smith St @ Mckinney St; Smith St @ Lamar St; Theater District (Eastbound); Milam St @ Mckinney St; Milam St @ Lamar St; Main Street Square (Northbound).
Bus: 11, 161, 162, 216, 40, 41, 82, 85, 151, 44, 221, 222, 228, 229, 102, 108, 202, 204, 212, 255, 256, 257, 259.Light Rail: 700, 900.
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Popular routes to Houston, TX
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