We have an interactive system map and a PDF version. Both are best viewed on a desktop computer and can be used to find METRO transit services near you. The maps show bus routes and stops, rail lines and stations, and connecting routes at our transit facilities.
The interactive map also shows all HOV express lane corridors, the METROLift paratransit service area and more.
Begin exploring our transit services by clicking or tapping on any of the tabs below. You'll find a brief overview of the service and the option to access additional information.
All METRO local buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi, come equipped with video surveillance security cameras and can carry up to two bikes at a time on an easy loading bike rack attached to the front of the bus.
Local bus routes are color-coded. During most hours each day:
With more than 25 Park & Ride facilities, it's convenient to park your car and quickly access express bus service to employment centers traveling on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
In addition to being ADA accessible, all METRO Park & Ride commuter express buses offer free Wi-Fi so you can catch up on work, or sit back and relax with music or podcasts. They also come equipped with video surveillance security cameras and can store larger baggage and bikes in externally accessible compartments.
The Red Line travels along Main Street connecting downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
The Green Line travels along Harrisburg Boulevard connecting downtown Houston and the historic East End.
The Purple Line connects downtown Houston to both Texas Southern University and the University of Houston.
All METRORail vehicles are ADA accessible and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.
METRO curb2curb is an on-demand rideshare service that provides customized curb to curb transportation within specific zones in:
All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Microtransit is an on-demand rideshare service that bridges the gap between the "first and last mile" of a customer's journey. The microtransit vehicles operate in a defined zone and provide customers with access to fixed-route service or to destinations where access to transit is challenging.
The service is free and must be booked using the Ride Circuit app.
METROLift 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.
All METRO buses and trains are also ADA accessible. So, when and where possible, we encourage all people with disabilities to consider riding buses, light rail and/or METRO curb2curb. This includes METROLift customers themselves, who are entitled to ride those services for free with up to one assistant.
Drive Less and Save More on gas, tolls, parking and vehicle maintenance by commuting together with other working professionals. Vehicles travel in High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that reduce the stress of sitting in traffic.
METRO Vanpool is ideal if you live or work where METRO bus service isn’t available. Vanpoolers meet at a designated, central location where they leave their cars during the day while the van is in use.
If you don’t know others you can ride with, we’ll try to match you with commuters who share similar travel patterns.
We also allow companies to become vanpool sponsors, creating access to certain tax benefits.
You can use express lanes to bypass traffic and save time on portions of:
If you’re the only person riding in your vehicle, a toll is required. If you have multiple occupants, you may not need to pay a toll depending on:
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