METRO provides a variety of safe, clean, reliable, accessible and friendly public transportation services that are easy to access:
All METRO Services Are Accessible
Begin exploring our transit services by clicking or tapping on any of the tabs below. You'll find a brief overview of the service and the option to access additional information.
All METRO local buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi, come equipped with video surveillance security cameras and can carry up to two bikes at a time on an easy loading bike rack attached to the front of the bus.
Local bus routes are color-coded. During most hours each day:
With more than 40 METRO public parking facilities throughout the region, it's convenient to park your car and quickly access express bus service to employment centers traveling on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
In addition to being ADA accessible, all METRO Park & Ride commuter express buses offer free Wi-Fi so you can catch up on work, or sit back and relax with music or podcasts. They also come equipped with video surveillance security cameras and can store larger baggage and bikes in externally accessible compartments.
The Red Line travels along Main Street connecting downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
The Green Line travels along Harrisburg Boulevard connecting downtown Houston and the historic East End.
The Purple Line connects downtown Houston to both Texas Southern University and the University of Houston.
All METRORail vehicles are ADA accessible and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras. You can even bring your bike on board.
METRO curb2curb is an on-demand rideshare service that provides customized curb to curb transportation within specific zones in:
All vehicles are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Community Connector is an on-demand rideshare service that offers flexible, convenient rides to METRO bus stops, rail stations and other destinations in your neighborhood, making it easier to get where you need to go.
The service must be booked using the METRO On Demand app.
METROLift provides curb to curb transportation for people with disabilities who meet certain eligibility requirements.
Service is provided with ADA accessible vans and minivans that accommodate persons using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Boarding chairs are available to assist any patron unable to access the van using the stairs. All vehicles offer free Wi-Fi.
All METRO buses and trains are also ADA accessible. So, when and where possible, we encourage all people with disabilities to consider riding buses, light rail and/or METRO curb2curb. This includes METROLift customers themselves, who are entitled to ride those services for free with up to one assistant.
Drive Less and Save More on gas, tolls, parking and vehicle maintenance by commuting together with other working professionals. Vehicles travel in High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lanes that reduce the stress of sitting in traffic.
METRO Vanpool is ideal if you live or work where METRO bus service isn’t available. Vanpoolers meet at a designated, central location where they leave their cars during the day while the van is in use.
If you don’t know others you can ride with, we’ll try to match you with commuters who share similar travel patterns.
We also allow companies to become vanpool sponsors, creating access to certain tax benefits.
You can use express lanes to bypass traffic and save time on portions of:
If you’re the only person riding in your vehicle, a toll is required. If you have multiple occupants, you may not need to pay a toll depending on:
Learn the basics of riding METRO bus and rail with quick, easy-to-follow videos that will help you ride with confidence. Each video guides you step-by-step so you can reach your destination safely and easily.
| Service | Fare Zone | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
Local Bus Fares are the same on all local routes. | n/a | $1.25 | $0.60 |
METRORail Fares are the same on all METRORail lines. | n/a | $1.25 | $0.60 |
METRO curb2curb Fares are the same for all curb2curb zones. | n/a | $1.25 | $0.60 |
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus Routes are divided into different zones throughout Houston and Harris County. Your fare is based on the zone where you board. | |||
Zone 1
| $2.00 | $1.00 | |
Zone 2
| $3.25 | $1.60 | |
Zone 3
| $3.75 | $1.85 | |
Zone 4
| $4.50 | $2.25 | |
METROLift To use this service, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Learn more about METROLift | |||
METRO Vanpool To use this service, you must first register for an account. Learn more about METRO Vanpool | |||
There are multiple options for paying your fare.
In addition to the payment methods shown below, you can pay with cash on local bus and Park & Ride bus. When using cash, deposit it into the fare box at the front of the vehicle. No change is given and free transfers are not included.
Stay informed and avoid delays. Easily track the estimated arrival times of your next METRO bus or train.
Find scheduled and live tracking arrival times in the app.
Text your bus stop ID and bus route number to 697433.
Track your bus or train using the feature found on the homepage.
Below are some tools to make your METRO riding experience easier and more convenient so you can drive less and do more.
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Find out how much money you can save by taking METRO instead of driving.
Your all-in-one tool to plan your trip, track your ride, and pay your fare on METRO Local bus, Park & Ride bus and METRORail.
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