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Release Date: Feb. 22, 2023
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040

Rope a Ride to the Rodeo with METRO

Rope a ride on METRO to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and leave your horseless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and METRO's Maxey Road Park & Ride service, there are several options to fit your schedule.

METRO Services to RodeoHouston

• Rides on METRORail and local buses are just $1.25 each way. Children 5 years and under ride for free.
• Visitors who want quick access to the event can park one METRORail stop away from NRG Park at the Fannin South Transit Center for $20 (cash only). All vehicle occupants will receive a round-trip rail ticket at no additional cost. 
• Round-trip shuttle rides are also available from METRO's Maxey Road Park & Ride for $4. Shuttle service from the lot to NRG Stadium is available daily from 5 to 9 p.m. The last bus departs from the stadium at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. All other shuttle locations will be served by Rodeo Express and managed by RodeoHouston. Fees and schedules vary. Visit the RodeoHouston website for more information.

Know Before You Go

Planning ahead is key to a successful rodeo experience. Street closures and increased pedestrian traffic near NRG Park will likely cause delays. METRO offers these tips:

• Visit RideMETRO.org for everything you need to know about METRO services during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
• Purchase transit fare with your smartphone and skip the lines with METRO Q Mobile Ticketing. METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass and cash will also be accepted.
• Plan trips in advance with the RideMETRO app. To plan a trip, choose the "Plan Your Trip" option. Enter a starting location and destination, and METRO's Trip Planner will provide a simple step-by-step itinerary. 
• Sign up for METRO Service Alerts. Get real-time information on specific routes, including updates on delays and detours delivered directly to your phone. 

METRO Staff is Ready to Help

Additional METRO police officers, fare inspectors as well as bus and rail supervisors will be stationed along the system to provide directions and help ensure safety. Pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists are reminded to pay attention and Stop, Look and Listen when near tracks.

METRO's Customer Service team can also answer questions and provide trip planning information. Call or text 713-635-4000 for more information. Updates are also available on METRO's Twitter and  Facebook pages.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly transportation services. METRO’s transit network includes local bus, METRORail, which includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), the Green Line (East End) and the Purple Line (Southeast), Park & Ride commuter buses, METROLift paratransit service, HOV/HOT Express Lanes, curb2curb microtransit service and METRO Star Vanpool. In 2020, the Authority introduced the METRORapid Silver Line, the region’s first bus rapid transit service. Bike & Ride programs and road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. Focused on investing in the region’s future mobility needs, the Authority developed the METRONext Moving Forward Plan. METRO is also the first transit provider in the region to pilot autonomous vehicle shuttle technology. 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.