{"id":1771,"date":"2026-05-25T00:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-05-25T06:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urtec.org\/2026\/?page_id=1771"},"modified":"2026-05-25T01:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T07:14:23","slug":"travel-and-transportation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/urtec.org\/2026\/travel-and-transportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel and Transportation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Explore convenient travel options, airport details, public transportation, and local parking guidelines for your visit to the George R. Brown Convention Center. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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Parking Information<\/h2>\n

\n View more options for parking in the surrounding area of the hotels and convention center to plan your arrival smoothly.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n See Parking Options<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Street Closures Notice & Maps<\/h2>\n

\n View more important information regarding street closures and access routes in the surrounding area of the hotels and convention center.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n See Notice & Maps<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Airport Information<\/h2>\n

\n Houston is served by two major commercial airports, providing convenient access to travel from destinations worldwide.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n

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William P. Hobby Airport<\/h3>\n \n HOU\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n <\/i>\n 7800 Airport Blvd., Houston, Texas 77061<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/i>\n +1 713 640 3000<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/i>\n fly2houston.com<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n <\/i>\n Distance: 12 miles<\/strong> (approx. 20 mins drive time)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Estimated Transport Fares<\/h4>\n
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Taxi<\/p>\n

$26-32*<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Uber\/Lyft<\/p>\n

$15-25*<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Shuttle<\/p>\n

$23*<\/p>\n one way<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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George Bush Intercontinental Airport<\/h3>\n \n IAH\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n <\/i>\n 2800 North Terminal Road, Houston, Texas 77032<\/span>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/i>\n +1 281 230 3100<\/span>\n <\/a>\n \n <\/i>\n airport-houston.com<\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
\n <\/i>\n Distance: 20 miles<\/strong> (approx. 30 mins drive time)<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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Estimated Transport Fares<\/h4>\n
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Taxi<\/p>\n

$55-70*<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Uber\/Lyft<\/p>\n

$25-30*<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Shuttle<\/p>\n

$25*<\/p>\n one way<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

\n * Estimated rates only. Fares vary depending on traffic conditions and peak demand times.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n \n

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Convention Center<\/h2>\n

\n The event is hosted at Houston’s premier convention center in the heart of downtown.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n George R. Brown\n <\/h3>\n <\/div>\n

\n Spanning over five blocks, the GRB Convention Center is a global gateway and premier event space integrated into Houston’s vibrant downtown community.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Main Line<\/p>\n \n 713-853-8000\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Toll Free<\/p>\n \n 800-427-4697\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n

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Email Inquiry<\/p>\n \n ccinfo@houstonfirst.com\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Public Transportation<\/h2>\n

\n Explore cost-effective, environmentally friendly local transport systems around the downtown district.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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METRORail System<\/p>\n

\n Fast, reliable rail service connecting downtown Houston directly to convention hotspots.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Taxis<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n $6.00 Flat Fare Downtown\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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METRORail System<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n $3.00 Full Day Pass\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n \n Check Routes & Fares<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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METROBus System<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
\n $1.25 Single Ticket\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

\n 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.\n <\/p>\n \n Check Routes & Fares<\/span>\n <\/i>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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