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Release Date: May 22, 2025
Media Hot Line: 713.739.4040
Airport travelers encouraged to ride METRO's direct route to George Bush Intercontinental Airport
 Heading to the Airport? Ride METRO's New Direct Route
Avoid the hassle of holiday traffic and expensive parking this weekend by taking the 500 IAH Downtown Direct for just $4.50 one way. The route operates every 30 minutes from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. between the George R. Brown Convention Center and George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
To learn more about the route and plan your trip, click here.
In observance of Memorial Day, METRO will operate the following schedule on Monday, May 26, 2025:
- Local bus, METRORail, and METRO curb2curb will operate on Sunday schedules.
- Park & Ride service will not be provided, except for the 500 IAH Downtown Direct, which will operate on a Sunday schedule.
- All METRO HOV/HOT Lanes will be closed.
- The Customer Service Call Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- RideStores and Lost & Found will be closed.
METROLift Reservations
- METROLift Reservations and Customer Service offices will be closed on Monday, May 26.
- All Monday subscription trips will be cancelled.
- Customers should call the reservation line at 713-225-6716 by 5 p.m. on Friday, May 23 to schedule trips for May 24 - May 27.
- Riders can also schedule a trip one day prior to the travel date by calling the automated phone reservation line (5 a.m. to 5 p.m.) at 713-739-4690 or by using the MACS-WEB online trip planner. Client ID and password are required.
Visit METRO's Twitter and Facebook pages for timely updates. METRO also offers real-time information through its mobile service alerts system. METRO encourages riders to plan their trips in advance by using the RideMETRO app.
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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. Road improvement projects are also part of METRO’s commitment to the Houston region. 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. |
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