With more than 80 local bus routes serving communities inside and outside the 610 Loop, you have a variety of options for getting to work, school, shopping and medical appointments. Transfers to other routes are available at many city street intersections. You can also transfer at METRO transit centers which are sheltered waiting areas typically found at the beginning and/or end of a bus route.
Accessible Vehicles
Free Wi-Fi
For all Local Bus customers who aren’t eligible for a discounted fare.
* For students, seniors 65-69, or people with disabilities who aren't METROLift customers.
* Requires discounted fare card
There are multiple options for paying the regular or discounted fare when you board a local bus, as shown below.
Start exploring individual routes by selecting one from the list below. Each one contains a number and associated route name, such as “2 Bellaire” or “82 Westheimer.” The route name represents the destination, street name or area served by that route.
There are various ways that METRO can provide you with reliable, estimated bus arrival times. These real-time updates allow you to stay informed and avoid delays.
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. Real-time arrivals are shown in green and scheduled times are shown in white along the bottom of your screen.
See real-time bus arrival information on digital signs that have been installed at select METRO bus stop locations and transit centers throughout the region. Screens also feature service alerts, detours, stop closures and other METRO announcements. Digital signs will continue to be added as part of the METRONext Moving Forward Plan.
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 wait time for the next bus.
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. 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.
Explore METRO transit services near you
Valuable information to help you ride
Compare your cost of driving vs. what it would cost to ride METRO - and see how much money you'd save each month.
An all-in-one toolkit with everything you need to ride METRO bus and rail services, including contactless fare payments.
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