Getting around Humble, Texas, is easiest to plan around driving and the METRO connections at Eastex Park & Ride. The facility serves routes toward Houston, while the city centre is about 10 minutes by car from Travel Inn & Suites.
- Eastex Park & Ride is at 14400 Old Humble Road, with routes 83, 256 and 259.
- METRO Park & Ride buses provide express commuter service toward downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
- METRO fares and route information can change; check the official site before you go.
How Humble is laid out
Driving and parking around town
Eastex Park & Ride offers a parking option if you plan to transfer to METRO. The facility has 870 uncovered spaces, with free parking. Park & Ride buses are express commuter service for trips into downtown Houston or the Texas Medical Center from outside the 610 Loop.
For a day that combines several stops, decide which places you want to reach by car and which fit a transit trip before setting out. A one-day Humble itinerary can help you group activities around the time you have.
Public transit: routes to verify
Eastex Park & Ride is a Northeast transfer facility serving METRO routes 83, 256 and 259. Its address is 14400 Old Humble Road, Humble, Texas 77396. Park & Ride service is geared toward commuter trips into downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center.
For a Houston-bound trip, start by checking which route serves your destination and whether a transfer is needed. The Downtown Transit Center is at 1900 Main St., Houston, Texas 77002, with connections to the Red Line and bus routes 6, 11, 35, 44, 51, 52, 54, 82, 85, 102, 108, 137, 161, 162, 222, 236, 244, 247 and 500.
METRO's interactive system map provides schedule information and live traffic road conditions, including information for service and access or exit ramps. Use it to check route details before relying on a connection.
METRO's wider transfer network includes more than 20 transit centers and several Park & Ride facilities. Visitors arriving at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) can also plan their airport transportation to Humble.
Planning trips from the hotel area
Humble city centre is about 51 minutes on foot from the hotel. That gives you a practical reference point when deciding whether a trip is manageable on foot or better planned by car. For local orientation and things to see around the centre, the downtown Humble guide can help you plan your time there.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) serves as a gateway for visitors to Humble. If you are arriving by air, factor airport transportation into your plans.
FAQs
Can children ride METRO for free?
METRO says children age five or younger ride free when accompanied by an adult.
What fare payment options does METRO offer?
A physical RideMETRO Fare Card costs $2, and a virtual RideMETRO Fare Card is free. The virtual card earns one free ride after every 10 paid rides through its 1-for-10 loyalty program.
Is METROLift available in the Humble Service Area?
METRO's Humble Service Area fare for METROLift is $2.50. Riders must meet eligibility requirements.
Is Eastex Park & Ride monitored around the clock?
No. Park & Ride lots are not monitored around the clock and do not have full-time onsite security.