Seattle to Houston Flight Tickets
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Seattle has 2 airports, while Houston has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Seattle and Houston - Airport Transportation
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train (Link Light Rail – 1 Line): The 1 Line of the Link light rail, the most practical public transportation option from the city center to the airport, departs from stations like Westlake, University Street, Pioneer Square, and International District/Chinatown and goes directly to SeaTac/Airport Station. The train journey from Downtown Seattle to SEA usually takes 35–40 minutes. During the day, trains generally run every 8–15 minutes and start services around 05:00 AM.
Bus (Downtown transfer bus + Link): There is no direct city bus from Downtown Seattle to the SEA terminal. Instead, you need to go to transfer points with King County Metro buses and then switch to the Link light rail. The total travel time varies between 45–60 minutes, depending on transfer wait times.
Shuttle: Regular shuttle services are available from the city center to the airport. These services typically depart from hotel fronts and provide direct transportation to SEA. The travel time usually ranges between 30-50 minutes.
Taxi: It is possible to reach the airport by taxi from Downtown Seattle. This service generally takes 30-40 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Uber/Bolt: Private car hire services like Uber and Bolt offer transportation options from the city center to the airport. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
From Airport to City Center
Bus 40: The METRO Bus 40 line departing from William P. Hobby Airport provides transportation to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center. The journey takes approximately 45-60 minutes. Services run every 12-30 minutes and operate throughout the day.
Bus 500 (Express): The METRO Bus 500 line departing from HOU provides direct service to the George R. Brown Convention Center. The journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Taxi: Taxis are available at the terminal exits to reach the city center. The journey time can vary between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Taxi service is available 24/7.
Uber/Lyft: Ride-sharing apps like Uber and Lyft can be used at the airport. The journey time is 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. These services operate 24/7.
Car Rental: There are several car rental companies located at the terminal. The travel time to the city center by car varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental service is open 24/7.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
From Airport to City Center
Bus: METRO 102 Bush IAH Express (IAH → Downtown Houston)
The METRO 102 “Bush IAH Express” bus line provides the main public transportation link between George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) Airport and downtown Houston. The bus typically departs from the METRO stop near Terminal C at the airport and reaches stops around Main Street and Louisiana Street in the city center. The journey usually takes 50–70 minutes depending on traffic. Services run approximately every 30 minutes on weekdays and every 30–60 minutes on weekends, operating from early morning until late at night.
Metro/Train: METRORail + 102 Bush IAH Express (Combination)
There is no direct rail line from IAH to downtown; however, you can use a bus + rail combination. After reaching the Downtown area with the 102 bus, you can transfer to the METRORail Red Line to travel within Downtown or to areas like the Museum District and Texas Medical Center. The bus portion from IAH to Downtown takes 50–70 minutes, with an additional 5–20 minutes on the Red Line; the total travel time averages 60–90 minutes depending on your destination.
Taxi: Taxi services are available at the airport. The travel time to downtown by taxi is usually 30-45 minutes. Taxi stands are clearly marked outside the airport, and taxis are always available.
Uber/Bolt: Transportation via apps like Uber and Bolt is also possible at the airport. Vehicles you call through the app will pick you up from a designated area and take you to the city center. The travel time varies between 30-45 minutes depending on traffic.
Car Rental: Many major car rental companies have offices at the airport. You can rent your own vehicle to reach the city center or surrounding areas. Follow the signs at the airport for car rental procedures.
Shuttle: Shuttle services are available from the airport to some hotels and accommodation areas. These services operate based on your hotel reservation and usually run at scheduled times.