METRORail Purple Line Schedules & Maps

Southeast

The Southeast side is a community brimming with history. Emancipation Park was created in 1870 to commemorate the end of slavery in the US. The South Central YMCA played a primary role in the desegregation movement during the 1960s. The Third Ward was once home to bluesmen Lightnin’ Hopkins, Johnny Copeland and Albert Collins. Generations of students have passed through the doors of the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. Today, the Southeast community is home to progressive arts organization Project Row Houses, the Columbia Tap multi-use hike and bike trail, and the nationally recognized KIPP Academy.

Downtown

A multitude of entertainment and food destinations are waiting to be discovered along the downtown stretch of the Southeast Line. From outdoor activities at Discovery Green to a game at Minute Maid Park or a show at the Hobby Center, there’s something for every taste. When it’s time to eat, you have a variety of choices, from fine dining to grab-and-go light bites. METRORail Rider Guide (PDF)

METRORail Purple Line Travel Time End-to-End is 27 Minutes