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    Ride Free was my college nickname
    Fox E.

    Some people say that when I'm in Houston (or Los Angeles), I go off the rails, well this review is proof that I do not. The trains in Houston are as good as any local train I've ever ridden, or let people ride on me, so to speak. They're a little slow (but then this is the south), however they will zip you right through the awful traffic from the Museum District, to Midtown, to Downtown, faster than you can say wow, Houston is a very diverse place with some spectacular looking people. I'll be riding this train a lot more when I'm back in Houston, so to speak.

    Denise W.

    Metrorail is very convenient. For $1.25 you can get from any station /Hermann Park to Downtown. This is cheap! Its fast and convenience. Note that if you are getting on at San Jacinto this train is heading downtown. If you get on at Fannin street then its going out of downtown. It comes quite frequent. This is a plus.

    Tyler L.

    The Metrorail was very useful for my needs. It is not an extensive public transportation system like the NYC subway, but is good if you are going to be near the downtown. It came at very frequent intervals and only costs $1.25 a ride. I took it to Hermann Park and had no problems at all figuring out the map. Coupled with their bus system, you can reach most places in Houston pretty easily.

    Gimme my $2
    Cory O.

    Okay, so half the reason I was so excited about October's Yelp Event was that we got to ride the Metro Rail/Light Rail (the other half was the fabulous company, of course). It did not disappoint. After our first bar, we walked a mere block to our station, each of us paid the whopping $2 fee for round trip and go on board. It was fast, clean, efficient. There was plenty of room to sit, but what's the fun in that?! Yes, it can be a bit confusing if you're driving and you don't notice you're on the tracks (admit it, you've almost driven on it a few times), but it just makes sense to have the Light Rail down there. I do wish it was a bit longer and the parking was easier if you're not at one of the major hubs. Can I just emphasize again how clean this was? I was expecting some grimy, nasty thing with shady people and me being afraid to touch anything for fear of Hepatitis. This place was spotless and put my car to shame. I wish I had more excuses to go downtown and use the Light Rail, but as they expand the line, I'm sure I'll start using it more.

    The Metro train near University of Houston Downtown
    Jackson M.

    It's not perfect, but compared to the other public transportation in Houston, it gets 5 stars from me. I live close to a station and I take it Downtown and to the Medical Center / Rice all the time. It's always on time (unlike the busses), runs frequently, and the fares are more than fair. I am really looking forward to the expansion (4 more light rail lines by 2012 including an Uptown line, and a line along Richmond). The only downside is a few major streets it crosses where it sometimes has to wait for traffic. I agree with Groovehouse that they should sync the lights better so the train always gets a green. That isn't a big enough deal for it to lose a star though.

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    Please turn off the cold air on the train it's winter time and it's freezing on the trail no need for ac blowing on us customers.

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    I take it daily. It's convenient and cheap but too unreliable for needed transportation

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    Houston Metro - New Metro 500 route to and from IAH airport from GRB North Transit Center downtown

    Houston Metro

    2.4(125 reviews)
    1.4 miFourth Ward, Downtown

    I came here to get the new metro card and to make sure my student discount applied to it. I been…read morehere before for a replacement and always have been treated kindly. It can take a bit if your someone getting a discounted fair (I had to transfer balances and a discount from the old Q card to the new one and it took almost 30 minutes) I highly suggest if you need a new Q card, to get it before the old ones phase out and your stuck waiting in line for hours on end.

    This review is more for the Metro Lift service and the main building. If you did not know but…read moreHouston Metro has a service call Metro Lift, it is for people who can not drive or walk to the closet bus spot safely. And this service is like ride share app, where they will pick you at the door and drop you off at the door. If you have a wheeler or in wheeler, no problems, you will get you in the vehicle safely and secure you safely. You have to qualify for the service and you have to go through an interview at the main building in downtown. I really appreciation the Metro Lift as it let me be independent on going to places in Houston safely and not relying on family or friends all the time. The downtown main building is also the Downtown Transit Center. You can also buy your Metro Lift paper ticket here and get a new ID here.

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    Houston Metro - Brand new 500 bus to the airport. Smells clean!

    Brand new 500 bus to the airport. Smells clean!

    Houston Metro - Inside 500 route

    Inside 500 route

    Houston Metro - New Metro 500 route to IAH airport from GRB North Transit Center downtown times and frequency

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    New Metro 500 route to IAH airport from GRB North Transit Center downtown times and frequency

    82 - Westheimer Bus

    82 - Westheimer Bus

    1.6(8 reviews)
    1.7 miMontrose

    the bus that goes from downtown and then onto Westheimer. On weekend, its not that crazy on the…read morebus. Weekday during rush hour the line up is super long. Especially coming out from downtown. The bus is the same as anywhere else in the world. Its ok. Nothing too special. Just the normal bus. I like how it tells you the name of each stop. So you won't get lost.

    This route is very convenient and stretches all the way from Hwy 6 to downtown. It's also one of…read morethe slowest most congested routes in the city. The buses are torn up, passengers are rude and there is always a fowl stench emitting from someone. I've been passed by drivers waiting at a stop, harassed by drunks and even had to change busses once because somebody puked all over the place. The sound inside this is noise pollution. There is a loud blaring speaker belting out a constant loop of "82 Westheimer, Please have your Q card as you enter the bus. Thank you for riding Metro" Then it goes in Spanish and repeats again. I know I'm on the fucking 82, you don't have to repeat it 30 million times. Between that, the rattling, windows and the loud mouth thugs sitting in back, the noise is unbearable. The schedules are always fucked up and sometimes you'll wait 30 minutes for a supposed 10 min interval bus followed by 3 or 4 busses minutes apart. For the most part this bus gets you were you need to go but if time allows take the 25 instead.

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    82 - Westheimer Bus
    82 - Westheimer Bus
    82 - Westheimer Bus - Agghh

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    Vonlane - Attendant service

    Vonlane

    4.7(148 reviews)
    1.9 miDowntown, Fourth Ward

    I was excited to book with this company and called to confirm some booking details before…read morecompleting checkout. During the call, I asked if I could bring a car seat on the bus, and that's when the agent informed me that children under the age of 5 are not allowed to ride their service at all--even if a parent is present. This restriction is not clearly outlined on their website, and I only discovered it because I specifically asked. Policies like this should be stated upfront so families don't waste time planning a trip they can't take. Very disappointing experience. Families with young children should be aware of this rule before trying to book.

    Traveling from Houston to Dallas for business has been one of my least favorite experiences as an…read moreadult. The drive on I-45 is boring, and flying takes as long as driving, despite the short flight, with the added hassle of security checks and delays. But have I ever considered taking the bus? Yes! I have researched some companies servicing that route, but I wasn't completely convinced about how safe, comfortable, and reliable they would be. I am grateful that my coworkers recommended Vonlane, a premium bus service that operates between Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio. The service is top-notch, more comfortable than flying, and includes complimentary meals, drinks, and snacks. They have a fleet of luxury buses with amenities such as free wifi, a restroom, and spacious leather seats. The prices are comparable to cheap flights, but the experience is more "refined", more enjoyable, and certainly more productive, especially for business travel. In my two trips so far, I have had no complaints except for a delay caused by a faulty audio system, which coincided with street repairs in front of the Hyatt Regency in downtown Houston (Vonlane's terminal). Passengers had to wait in the Houston heat with no shade for 30 minutes, leaving us sweaty by the time we boarded the bus. Despite this inconvenience, overall, my experience with Vonlane has been great.

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    Conference table

    Vonlane - Warm lavender hand towels.

    Warm lavender hand towels.

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