How to get to Sam Houston by bus or light rail?

Directions to Sam Houston with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Sam Houston

  • BusBus: 11, 162, 20, 40, 41.
  • Light RailLight Rail: 700.

How to get to Sam Houston by bus?

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Bus stops near Sam Houston

  • San Jacinto St @ Rusk St, 2 min walk,
  • San Jacinto St @ Capitol St, 3 min walk,
  • Mckinney St @ San Jacinto St, 5 min walk,

Light Rail stations near Sam Houston

  • Preston, 10 min walk,
  • Central Station Capitol, 14 min walk,

Bus lines to Sam Houston

  • 11, Gellhorn & 610 - Northbound,
  • 51, Downtown Tc - Southbound,
  • 52, Mesa Tc - Northbound,
  • 137, Denver Harbor Tc - Eastbound,
  • 500, Downtown Direct/Terminal E - Northbound,
  • 6, Greenspoint Tc - Northbound,
  • 40, N Shepherd P&R - Northbound,
  • 41, Eastwood Tc - Eastbound,
Questions & Answers

  • What are the closest stations to Sam Houston?

    The closest stations to Sam Houston are:

    • San Jacinto St @ Rusk St stop is 63 yards away, 2 min walk.
    • San Jacinto St @ Capitol St stop is 167 yards away, 3 min walk.
    • Mckinney St @ San Jacinto St stop is 301 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • Preston station is 779 yards away, 10 min walk.
    • Central Station Capitol is 1189 yards away, 14 min walk.

  • Which bus lines stop near Sam Houston?

    These bus lines stop near Sam Houston: 11, 162, 20, 40, 41, 6, 82.

  • Which light rail line stops near Sam Houston?

    700 (Metrorail - Fannin South - Southbound)

  • What’s the nearest light rail station to Sam Houston?

    The nearest light rail station to Sam Houston is Preston. It’s a 10 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus station to Sam Houston?

    The nearest bus station to Sam Houston is San Jacinto St @ Rusk St. It’s a 2 min walk away.

  • What time is the first light rail to Sam Houston?

    The 800 is the first light rail that goes to Sam Houston. It stops nearby at 3:42 AM.

  • What time is the last light rail to Sam Houston?

    The 900 is the last light rail that goes to Sam Houston. It stops nearby at 1:35 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to Sam Houston?

    The 11 is the first bus that goes to Sam Houston. It stops nearby at 4:18 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to Sam Houston?

    The 137 is the last bus that goes to Sam Houston. It stops nearby at 1:34 AM.

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Public Transportation to Sam Houston

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to Sam Houston? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: San Jacinto St @ Rusk St; San Jacinto St @ Capitol St; Mckinney St @ San Jacinto St; Preston; Central Station Capitol.

Bus: 11, 162, 20, 40, 41, 6, 82, 51, 52, 137, 500.Light Rail: 700.

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Sam Houston

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