Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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William P. Hobby Airport

Houston, United States

Drop-off

Downtown Houston (around Main Street Square / George R. Brown Convention Center)

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Fastest

METRO Bus 40 Telephone / Heights

bus · 30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: METRO Bus 40 Telephone / Heights
Headway: 30
Backup: METRO Bus 50 Broadway + METRORail Green Line · 10-15m

Note

Local METRO bus from William P. Hobby Airport (Curb Zone 3 at Hobby Transit Center) to downtown Houston, serving multiple stops including near the George R. Brown Convention Center and Main Street area; typical journey time is around 50–60 minutes and buses generally run about every 30 minutes during the day. Riders pay the regular METRO local fare and can transfer to other downtown routes or METRORail if needed. cite

Late arrivals

Houston: Night-Owl Operations

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport taxi (HOU–Downtown Houston)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered taxis are available 24/7 from Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim at Hobby Airport and provide direct service to downtown Houston in about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Service is on-demand with no fixed schedule. cite

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport taxi (HOU–Downtown Houston)
Mode: taxi
Freq: on-demandm
Note: Metered taxis are available 24/7 from Curb Zone 2 outside Baggage Claim at Hobby Airport and provide direct service to downtown Houston in about 20–35 minutes depending on traffic. Service is on-demand with no fixed schedule. cite

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.