If you live outside the 610 Loop but need to commute into downtown or the Texas Medical Center, save money and relax in comfort by riding a METRO Park & Ride express bus. For much of the route, buses travel on HOV (High Occupancy Vehicle) express lanes to avoid traffic, making few, if any stops.
Service is available from areas like Cypress, Grand Parkway, Bay Area, Spring, Addicks and more.
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Start exploring individual Park & Ride bus routes by selecting your route from the list below. Each one contains a number and associated destination such as “204 Spring” or “222 Grand Parkway.”
Routes are divided into different zones throughout Houston and Harris County. Your fare is based on the zone where you board.
See what zone you’re in >
| Park & Ride Zone | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | $2.00 | $1.00 |
| Zone 2 | $3.25 | $1.60 |
| Zone 3 | $3.75 | $1.85 |
| Zone 4 | $4.50 | $2.25 |
| Zone 7 | $8.00 | $4.00 |
The Regular Fare applies to all Park & Ride bus customers who aren’t eligible to receive a discounted fare.
The Discounted Fare applies to students, seniors 65-69, or people with disabilities who aren't METROLift customers. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive a discounted card.
There are multiple options for paying the regular or discounted fare when you board a Park & Ride bus, as shown below.
There are various ways that METRO can provide you with reliable, estimated bus arrival times. These real-time updates allow you to stay informed and avoid delays.
Receive the next bus arrival time directly to your phone. Text your bus stop number followed by a space and your route number to 697433. You'll receive a text back with the estimated real-time arrival (RT) and scheduled arrival time (SC) of the next buses at your stop.
See the next bus arrival times by using the map to select the location where you'll begin your trip. Select your bus route from the routes shown along the left side of the screen and then choose the direction you're traveling in. Estimated real-time arrivals are shown in green and scheduled times are shown in white along the bottom of your screen.
See estimated real-time bus arrival information on digital signs installed at select METRO bus stop locations and transit centers throughout the region. Screens also feature service alerts, detours, stop closures and other METRO announcements. Digital signs will continue to be added as part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan.
Track Your Bus or Train directly from the homepage of the METRO website. Select your route, destination and stop. Click or tap on Track Now and you'll see the route number and estimated wait time for the next bus.
Reach METRO's automated next bus arrival system by calling Customer Service at 713-635-4000. When prompted, enter your bus stop number followed by your route number, or press the pound sign (#) for stop number lookup. Estimated real-time and scheduled times of the next buses at your stop will be recited.
Below are some tools to make your METRO riding experience easier and more convenient so you can drive less and do more.
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Compare your cost of driving vs. what it would cost to ride METRO - and see how much money you'd save each month.
Plan and manage your trip on METRO Local bus, Park & Ride bus, METRORail or METRORapid using an interactive map.
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