Travel and Transportation

Explore convenient travel options, airport details, public transportation, and local parking guidelines for your visit to the George R. Brown Convention Center.

Parking Information

View more options for parking in the surrounding area of the hotels and convention center to plan your arrival smoothly.

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Street Closures Notice & Maps

View more important information regarding street closures and access routes in the surrounding area of the hotels and convention center.

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Airport Information

Houston is served by two major commercial airports, providing convenient access to travel from destinations worldwide.

William P. Hobby Airport

HOU
7800 Airport Blvd., Houston, Texas 77061
+1 713 640 3000 fly2houston.com
Distance: 12 miles (approx. 20 mins drive time)

Estimated Transport Fares

Taxi

$26-32*

Uber/Lyft

$15-25*

Shuttle

$23*

one way

George Bush Intercontinental Airport

IAH
2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, Texas 77032
+1 281 230 3100 airport-houston.com
Distance: 20 miles (approx. 30 mins drive time)

Estimated Transport Fares

Taxi

$55-70*

Uber/Lyft

$25-30*

Shuttle

$25*

one way

* Estimated rates only. Fares vary depending on traffic conditions and peak demand times.

Convention Center

The event is hosted at Houston’s premier convention center in the heart of downtown.

George R. Brown Convention Center

George R. Brown

Spanning over five blocks, the GRB Convention Center is a global gateway and premier event space integrated into Houston’s vibrant downtown community.

1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010

Directory & Contact Details

Main Line

713-853-8000

Toll Free

800-427-4697

Fax Number

713-853-8290

Email Inquiry

[email protected]
Need hotel directory maps or driving routes? Visit Venue Website

Public Transportation

Explore cost-effective, environmentally friendly local transport systems around the downtown district.

Houston METRORail Train

METRORail System

Fast, reliable rail service connecting downtown Houston directly to convention hotspots.

Taxis

$6.00 Flat Fare Downtown

The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area. This flat rate applies anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10, and U.S. 59. No surcharges apply and multiple riders are accommodated under the single flat rate.

METRORail System

$3.00 Full Day Pass

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 unlimited use on METRORail and METRO buses for just $3 a day.

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METROBus System

$1.25 Single Ticket

METRO also offers bus service throughout Houston. Local service runs mostly on city streets, stopping at every other corner along its route. The one-way fare is $1.25, providing a very affordable connection across the city.

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