Daikin Park hosts numerous events throughout the year and is home to the Houston Astros. If you're attending an event at Daikin Park, there are various ways METRO can get you there. On this page you'll find:
If you're commuting from areas in and around downtown Houston, you can access Daikin Park using METRORail. Otherwise, you may need to use one or more of the other services listed below. Click or tap on any of the tabs for a brief overview of the service and how it can get you to the events.
The Green Line travels through downtown Houston, the Theater District, EaDo (East Downtown) and the Second Ward, providing easy access to Daikin Park at the Convention District Station along the western end of the line.
The Purple Line travels through downtown Houston, the Theater District and the Third Ward (southeast of downtown), providing easy access to Daikin Park at the Convention District Station along the western end of the line.
The Red Line travels along Main Street connecting downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
If you're coming from areas along the Red Line and need to get to Daikin Park, you can transfer to the Green or Purple Lines in downtown Houston and ride eastbound to the Convention District station. You'll be on the train for one stop.
All METRORail vehicles are ADA accessible and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Learn MoreSeveral METRO bus routes stop within walking distance of Daikin Park:
A detailed listing of routes and maps of where they stop is shown in the Ride METRO section below. Transfers to the routes shown are available at many city street intersections. Transfers are also available at select METRO transit centers which are sheltered waiting areas typically found at the beginning and/or end of a bus route.
All METRO buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
METRORapid combines elements of light rail and bus to deliver faster connections and a convenient ride.
The METRORapid Silver Line runs along Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown Houston, connecting to two transit centers.
At Westpark / Lower Uptown Transit Center (5105 Westpark Drive), you can transfer to the 20 Canal / Memorial which stops near Daikin Park at the Congress @ Crawford stop.
All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
METRO curb2curb is an on-demand, shared-ride service that provides customized curb-to-curb transportation within specific zones in:
You can access the vehicle at predefined “anchor points” within a zone or book a ride ahead of time so the vehicle can pick you up at the location of your choice. In some cases, anchor points offer transfers to METRO bus routes that stop at or near Daikin Park.
All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Microtransit is a free, on-demand, rideshare service that bridges the gap between the "first and last mile" of your journey. Microtransit vehicles operate in a defined zone within downtown Houston. The downtown Community Connector service operates Mon-Fri from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Download the Ride Circuit app to book a ride to Daikin Park.
Ride Circuit AppMETROLift provides curb-to-curb transportation for people with disabilities who meet certain eligibility requirements. Service is provided with ADA-accessible vans and minivans that accommodate persons using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Boarding chairs are available to assist any patron unable to access the van using the stairs. All vehicles offer free Wi-Fi.
If you're a current METROLift customer, you can schedule, verify and pay for your trip to Daikin Park the same way you would for other trips.
METROLift customers riding to Daikin Park will be dropped off and picked up at the following location:
398 Hamilton Street (Right Field Entrance)
Houston, Texas 77054
You'll find METRORail lines and bus routes to Daikin Park in the tabs below. Select any route to see a map of stops and transfer options.
| Rail Line | Service | Frequency* | Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Line | METRORail | Every 12-18 min. | Convention District Station |
| Purple Line | METRORail | Every 12-18 min. | Convention District Station |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
| Route Name | Service | Frequency* | Nearest Stop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jensen / Greens | Local Bus | Every 30 min. | Franklin Street @ Crawford Street (northbound) Congress Street @ Crawford Street (southbound) |
| 20 Canal / Memorial | Local Bus | Every 30 min. | Franklin Street @ Crawford Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Crawford Street (westbound) |
| 30 Clinton / Ella | Local Bus | Every 50 min. | Franklin Street @ Crawford Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Crawford Street (westbound) |
| 48 Market | Local Bus | Every 60 min. | Franklin Street @ Crawford Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Crawford Street (westbound) |
| 137 Northshore Express | Local Bus | Every 15-30 min. | Franklin Street @ Crawford Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Jackson Street (westbound) |
| 151 Westpark Express | Local Bus | Every 15 min. (Weekdays Only) | Congress Street @ La Branch Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ La Branch Street (westbound) |
| 500 IAH Downtown Direct | Park & Ride Bus | Every 30 min. | George R. Brown North Transit Center Garage |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
Below are fares to ride.
| Service | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare* |
|---|---|---|
METRORail | $1.25 to board | 60 cents to board |
Local Bus | $1.25 to board | 60 cents to board |
IAH Airport Direct | $4.50 to board | $2.25 to board |
METRORapid | $1.25 to board | 60 cents to board |
METRO curb2curb | $1.25 to board | 60 cents to board |
*Discounted fares apply to students, seniors 65-69, or people with disabilities who aren't METROLift customers that already have a pre-approved discounted fare card.
The following individuals ride free on all services:
You can pay your fare using a variety of methods shown below, and some of them include free transfers. Select each of the options below to learn more.
You can obtain a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money Card at any of the following:
You have the option of loading money on your card when you first obtain it. Reload options vary by fare card and location.
Additional payment options to ride METRO can be obtained through other sources.
More details can be found on the All About Fares page.
First, you’ll need an internet connection.
Download the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App and set up an account. Then, mobile tickets may be purchased in one of two ways:
If you’ve purchased one or more mobile tickets that you haven’t used, they’ll be listed under Available in the Use section of the app. From there, you can activate a ticket.
Once activated, your ticket is valid for up to three hours.
If you pay your fare using a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Q Mobile Ticket, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money card, you’re entitled to free transfers between any of these METRO services for up to three hours in any direction:
Only regular fare mobile tickets are available for purchase.
Local bus and METRO curb2curb:
A route selector is accessible directly on the website home page, linking you directly to a page for the route of your choice.
At the top of each individual route page, you’ll find:
METRORail:
Frequency of service, a stop-by-stop schedule, a PDF schedule and a linear route map for each METRORail line are found on the METRORail page.
METRORapid:
Frequency of service, a stop-by-stop schedule, a PDF schedule and a linear route map for the METRORapid Silver line is found on the METRORapid page.
On the METRO website, there’s a route map on:
You can also use the website's Interactive System Map (best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer). In the map, you can check a box next to any METRO bus route or rail line and the map will draw a line showing where it runs.
If you’d prefer a physical map, we include a map image in the printed brochure for each individual bus route or rail line. Brochures are available for free at all METRO RideStore locations:
Trip planning tools are available on:
METRO local buses make stops at the following locations
All METRO buses have large, bright destination signs on the front of the bus above the windshield and along the passenger’s side, near the front door. These digital displays include the route number and destination.
We encourage you to do your part to keep yourself and those around you safe throughout your entire trip on a METRO bus. Learn more about rider safety.
METRORail trains make stops at rail station platforms along city streets in and around downtown Houston. You can also board a METRORail train at the following transit centers:
All METRORail trains have large, bright destination signs on the front of the train above the windshield and along the side of the train as it pulls into the station.
Red Line trains would say one of the following:
Green Line trains would say one of the following:
Purple Line trains would say one of the following:
We encourage you to be safe, be seen around trains and stay alert throughout your entire trip on METRORail. Learn more about rider safety.
Estimated arrival times can be found on:
If you know your stop number (it's posted on the bus stop sign at every bus stop location), you can text that stop number to 697433. We'll text you back the estimated arrival time of the next bus for all routes that stop at your location.
To help make the journey pleasant and safe for everybody, METRO has developed a Code of Conduct for riders.
For example, smoking is prohibited in covered or enclosed facilities, including transit centers, bus stop shelters and platforms. And consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on METRO property.
Please review the full METRO Code of Conduct.
METRO accepts six payment options:
Our experienced riders tell us that the most convenient way to pay is by using the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app, available by downloading the app for your smartphone.
When you first open the app, you’ll need to create a secure, password-protected
account. That will allow you to purchase and activate mobile tickets. The tickets are valid for two years from the date of purchase.
When traveling by local bus or METRORail we recommend the following:
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