METRO provides a variety of safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services that are easy to access:
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 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.
The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.
Local bus routes are color-coded. During most hours each day:
With more than 25 Park & Ride facilities outside the 610 Loop, 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 regular fare to board ranges from $2-8 depending on your location. The discounted fare is half price.
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, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.
The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.
METRORapid combines elements of light rail and bus to deliver faster connections and a convenient ride. It features:
The METRORapid Silver Line runs along Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown Houston. All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.
The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.
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 the zone or book a ride ahead of time so the vehicle can pick you up at the location of your choice.
All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
The regular fare to board is $1.25. The discounted fare is 60 cents.
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, METRORapid 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 lanes that reduce the stress of sitting in traffic.
METRO STAR 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:
| Service | Fare Zone | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
Local Bus METRORail METRORapid METRO curb2curb | n/a | $1.25 | $0.60 |
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
Routes are divided into different zones throughout Houston and Harris County. Your fare is based on the zone where you board. | 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 | |
METROLift
To use this service, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Learn more about METROLift | |||
METRO STAR Vanpool
To use this service, you must first register for an account. Learn more about METRO Star Vanpool | |||
There are multiple options for paying the regular or discounted fare when you board, as shown below.
Stay informed and avoid delays. Easily track the estimated arrival and/or departure times of your next METRO bus or train.
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 the next bus or train departure times by entering your destination and selecting the transit icon (usually a bus or train symbol). You’ll see the timing of scheduled departures from your stop and any delays will be shown in red next to the scheduled time.
After entering your destination, select the public transportation icon (usually a bus or train symbol). Google Maps™ will display your route options. Choose the route that suits you best and tap on it to view more details. You will see the scheduled time as well as the estimated real-time arrival of the next vehicle(s).
See estimated real-time bus and train arrival information on digital signs.
At select bus stop locations, you'll see digital signs like the one pictured above. Additionally, all METRORail and METRORapid platforms feature scrolling LED digital signs, and most transit centers feature scrolling LED digital signs or high-definition LCD monitors. In addition to estimated arrival times, the LCD screens may also display service alerts, detours, stop closures and other METRO announcements.
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 real-time arrival as well as the next scheduled departures.
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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