George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Houston — Transport Guide 2026
Houston Bush IAH is 37 km north of Downtown Houston. No direct rail. METRO Bus 102 airport express to Downtown for $1.25. Uber $35-60. Hobby (HOU) is Houston's secondary + closer to city.
IAH37 km to cityUSDNorth America
Last updated: 2026-07
Cheapest
METRO Bus 102 ($1.25)
Fastest
Uber — 30 min off-peak
Every transport option compared
METRO Bus 102 Airport Express
bus · Best for: Cheapest
Cost
$1.25
Time
60-75 min
Frequency
Every 30 min · 05:15-24:00
Uber / Lyft
ride share · Best for: Direct
Cost
$35-60 (surge $80-100)
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
Taxi flat rate zones
taxi · Best for: Fixed price
Cost
$60 to Downtown zone
Time
30-60 min
Frequency
On-demand
SuperShuttle
shuttle · Best for: Hotel drop-off
Cost
$28-40
Time
45-75 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.
Getting out of Houston (IAH)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Frequently asked
How far is George Bush Intercontinental Airport from Houston?
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 37 km from Houston city centre.
What is the cheapest way from IAH to Houston?
METRO Bus 102 ($1.25)
What is the fastest way from IAH to Houston?
Uber — 30 min off-peak