Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

Metro Transit Authority of Harris County sent this bulletin at 02/20/2019 02:31 PM CST
 
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Release Date: 
Feb. 20, 2019
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on METRO’s network, METRORail's system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org where you will also find useful tools like the RideMETRO app where you can plan your trip and even pay your fare from your phone.

Ride METRO to Rodeo Houston

New Rodeo Picture

You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horseless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule. 

Rides on METRORail and local bus are just $1.25. Children 5 years and under ride for free. 

Visitors who want quick access to the festivities can park one stop away from NRG Park at the Fannin South Transit Center for $20 (cash only). Everyone in your vehicle receives a round-trip rail ticket. Parking is plentiful along the METRORail lines.

Fares can be paid by Q Mobile Ticketing, METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass and cash.

Rodeo

Round-trip shuttle rides are available from Maxey Road and Monroe Park and Rides as well as the West Loop Transit Center for $4. Rides from the North Shepherd Park and Ride shuttle are $6.50.  Trips from Monroe and North Shepherd may experience delays and be longer than expected due to road construction.

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Click the photo to learn how to rope a ride on METRO to RodeoHouston.

Hours for shuttles and METRORail are listed below.

Inbound Shuttle Hours to NRG Park

  • Weekdays 5-9 p.m.
  • Weekends 11-9 p.m.

Last Outbound Shuttle from NRG Park

  • Sunday - Thursday 1 a.m.
  • Friday - Saturday 2 a.m.

METRORail Times

Last northbound train from Stadium Park/Astrodome Station

  • Monday - Saturday 1:40 a.m. and Sunday 11:24 p.m.

Last southbound train from Stadium Park/Astrodome Station

  • Monday - Saturday 3:25 a.m. and Sunday 1:15 a.m.

Last eastbound train from Central Station Rusk to Palm Center Transit Center

  • Monday - Saturday 2:13 a.m. and Sunday 12:23 a.m.

Last eastbound train from Central Station Rusk to Magnolia Park Transit Center

  • Monday - Saturday 2:22 a.m. and Sunday 12:32 a.m.