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George R Brown Convention Center

Airport Information

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
7800 Airport Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77061
Phone: +1 713 640 3000
Website

Distance from the convention center: 12 miles
Drive time: 20 minutes
Taxi: $26-32*
Uber/Lyft: $15-25*
Shuttle: $23 one way*

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
2800 North Terminal Road
Houston, Texas 77032
Phone: +1 281 230 3100
Website

Distance from the convention center: 20 miles
Drive time: 30 minutes
Taxi: $55-70*
Uber/Lyft: $25-30*
Shuttle: $25 one way*

 

Note: Please be advised George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is in the midst of a Terminal Redevelopment Program. See this link providing additional details on what to expect in terms of roadway construction.

 

 

Convention Center Information

 

George R. Brown Convention Center

1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
Main Line: 713-853-8000
Toll Free: 800-427-4697
Fax: 713-853-8290
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.grbhouston.com

Convention Center Parking

There are 1,425 parking spaces in the South Avenida Garage (Hilton Americas-Houston) parking garage connected by a Level 2 skywalk to the convention center for up to $24 daily. Address: 1710 Polk Street

There are 1,846 parking spaces in the Avenida North Garage (Partnership Tower) connected by a Level 2 skywalk to the convention center for up to $24 daily. Address: 701 Avenida de las Americas

There is an additional 663 parking spaces in Avenida Central Garage (Discovery Green underground parking facility) across the street from the George R. Brown Convention Center for $18. Address: 1002 Avenida de las Americas

Tundra Garage (by Toyota Center) is an additional 2,478 parking spaces that the cost ranges from $5 to $10 on non-game/ concert days. Address: 1506 Jackson Street

The privately owned surface parking lots and garages. Rates vary from $10 to $30 in these privately own areas.

For more information on parking options and parking map click HERE.

Directions to George R. Brown Convention Center

I-45 NORTH – from HOU
Take I-45 North > exit Downtown Destinations (exit #45) > exit Pease Street > right on Dowling Street > left on Polk Street > right on Avenida de las Americas.

I-45 SOUTH – from IAH
Take I-45 South> to I-10 East > to US-59 South (exit #770A)> exit Downtown Destinations-Hamilton Street > right on Capitol Street > left on Avenida de las Americas.

Public Transportation

Taxis

$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown. The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. No surcharges will apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.

METRORail System

METRORail offers convenient and accessible service within the heart of the city between downtown Houston and several of Houston’s top destinations and districts. You can purchase a day pass for use on METRORail and METRO buses for just $3 a day. Visit ridemetro.org for more route and fare information.

METROBus System

METRO also offers bus service throughout Houston. Local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route. One-way fare is $1.25. Visit ridemetro.org for more route and fare information.