Direct nonstop service to downtown, the Texas Medical Center and other major employment centers in the METRO service area is available from our Park & Ride lots. Park & Ride facilities also serve as a staging area for vanpools and carpools.
METRO patrons who take the bus daily may park in the Park & Ride lot. However, if you park in a Park & Ride lot for three consecutive days for other purposes, you must contact the METRO Police Department to make this request. Otherwise, your car is subject to being towed. Call #673 (#MPD) by mobile phone or email MPDServices@ridemetro.org.
Park & Ride Gate Closure
METRO closes gates from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to the following lots:
- Fuqua
- Eastex
- Seton Lake
- Spring
- Gessner
Individuals who try to manually open the gates will be held responsible for any damages.
- Need the gate opened between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.? Call 713-635-4000.
- If you arrive by bus and need the gate opened, use the “Emergency Aid Station” phone; it’s a free call.
- Call 713-635-4000 on your mobile phone before you reach the Park & Ride.
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METRO Park & Ride Locations and Fares
Fare zones are determined by the distance from the downtown area or central business district. Buses that run closer to the central business district inside the 610 Loop usually have a lower fare zone.
Peak hours are from 6 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Off-peak hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m.
NOTE: Mobile ticketing does not allow for discounts. All tickets purchased through the mobile app will be full fare.
Park & Ride Fares During COVID
| Park & Ride Bus Route Number and Name |
Lowest Zone Served |
Full Fare |
Discounted Fare |
| 209 Kuykendahl, Spring (North Fwy. corridor) |
3 |
$3.75 |
$1.85 |
| 219 West Little York, Northwest Station, Cypress (Northwest Fwy. corridor) |
2 |
$3.25 |
$1.60 |
| 229 Addicks, Kingsland, Grand Parkway (Katy Fwy. corridor) |
3 |
$3.75 |
$1.85 |
| 236 Maxey Road (East Fwy. corridor) |
1 |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
| 237 Baytown (East Fwy. corridor) |
4 |
$4.50 |
$2.25 |
| 249 Bay Area, Fuqua, El Dorado, Monroe (Gulf Fwy. corridor) |
1 |
$2.00 |
$1.00 |
| 259 Eastex, Kingwood, Townsen (Eastex Fwy. corridor) |
2 |
$3.25 |
$1.60 |
| 269 Hillcroft, Westwood, West Bellfort (Southwest Fwy. corridor) |
2 |
$3.25 |
$1.60 |
| 291 Conroe |
7 |
$8.00 |
$4.00 |
| 292 West Bellfort, Westwood (TMC corridor) |
2 |
$3.25 |
$1.60 |
| 297 South Point, Monroe (TMC corridor) |
2 |
$3.25 |
$1.60 |
| 298 Kingsland, Addicks, Northwest Transit Center (TMC corridor) |
4 |
$4.50 |
$2.25 |