
Detroit to Houston Flight Tickets
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About Detroit - Houston Flights
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Detroit has 3 airports, while Houston has 3 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Detroit and Houston - Airport Transportation
Coleman A. Young International Airport (DET)
How to Get to the Airport
Taxi: You can reach Coleman A. Young International Airport by taxi from downtown Detroit. You can board from central points like Cadillac Square or Campus Martius. Travel time is 10-20 minutes, and taxis operate 24 hours.
Uber/Lyft (App-Based Vehicle): You can use Uber or Lyft apps from downtown Detroit (e.g., Washington Blvd) to reach the airport. Travel time is 10-20 minutes depending on traffic, and the service is active 24 hours.
Rental Car: You can reach the airport with a rented car from car rental offices in downtown Detroit. Travel time is approximately 10-15 minutes, and rental car offices generally operate between 07:00-22:00.
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
How to Get to the Airport
Bus: You can reach the airport by taking the SMART 261 bus line from stops at Cadillac Square or Michigan Ave. The journey takes approximately 45 minutes. Buses depart every 30-60 minutes.
Taxi: You can reach the airport by calling a taxi from hotel or street stops in the city center. The travel time varies between 20-40 minutes depending on traffic.
Uber/Lyft Apps: You can call a vehicle to the airport from any location in the city center using Uber or Lyft apps. The journey typically takes 20-30 minutes, and the service is available 24/7.
Airport Shuttle Services: To go from the city center to the airport, you can make a reservation in advance with services like Detroit Cars & Airport Shuttle and board from hotels or central points. The journey takes about 25-35 minutes.
Car Rental: By renting a car in the city center, you can reach the airport via the I-94 highway. The travel time varies between 20-30 minutes depending on traffic.
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.