San Juan to Houston Flight Tickets

Bus (AMA – T5 Line, From City to Airport): To reach the airport from the city center (especially from the Old San Juan/Viejo San Juan area) using public transportation, you can use the T5 bus line. The T5 departs from Old San Juan and proceeds along the Condado – Isla Verde route towards the airport; you can board the bus from the main stops in Old San Juan. The journey from Old San Juan to the airport takes 35–50 minutes depending on traffic, and from Condado to the airport, it generally takes about 20–30 minutes. The T5 line operates approximately every 20–30 minutes from the city center to the airport.

Taxi (From City to Airport): You can hail street taxis in San Juan city center (Old San Juan, Condado, Isla Verde, and hotel areas) or request a taxi from the hotel reception. The journey from Old San Juan or Condado to the airport typically takes 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Car Rental: You can rent a car from car rental offices in the city center to go to the airport. Transportation from the city to the airport with the rented car takes approximately 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Uber: You can use the Uber app to go from San Juan city center to the airport. The vehicle you call through the app will typically get you to the airport in 15–30 minutes depending on traffic.

Regional Bus Lines: Quite a few regional bus lines operate from the city center to the airport. However, the exact routes and frequency of these lines may vary, so we recommend paying attention to current information.

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.

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.