Texas Nerve & Paralysis Institute

Houston Transportation

METRO Rail   http://www.ridemetro.org/motion/lrt/railintro2.asp

METRO Shuttle Bus Service Three shuttle bus routes provide free transportation between most buildings in the Texas Medical Center. Bus stops are conveniently located throughout the campus. METROLift Information METROLift, a service of the Metropolitan Transit Authority, offers curb-to-curb transportation for persons with disabilities who are unable to ride regular METRO bus service. For information, call (713) 225-0119.

Bus Routes Serving the Texas Medical Center
METRO offers comfortable, reliable bus service to the Texas Medical Center on 13 routes. Routes and schedules are available in the Texas Medical Center Parking Services Offices (in Garage 2) and on the METRO Web site. Reduced fares are available to children, students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. METRO also offers a monthly pass, good for unlimited rides during the month purchased. For more information, call (713) 635-4000.

1 — Hospital Route
Service to and from downtown, Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Park Plaza Hospital, Hermann Park and Zoo, Ben Taub General Hospital, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

2 — Bellaire Route
Service to and from downtown, Texas Medical Center, Southside Place, Bellaire, Bellaire Transit Center, Sharpstown Mall, Fondren S.W. , and Alief.

4 — Beechnut Route
Service to and from downtown, Texas Medical Center, Meyerland Plaza, Memorial Hospital S.W., Alief, and Hillcroft.

8 — South Main/North Main Route
Service to and from downtown, Rice University, Texas Medical Center, Westbury Square, Fondren S.W., Gessner, and Wilcrest.

13 — Plaza del Oro Route
Service to and from Texas Medical Center and Plaza del Oro area. Bus stops near the University of Texas apartments and other area apartments.

15 — Hiram Clarke/Fulton Limited Route
Service to and from Near Northside and Northline areas, downtown, Museum of Fine Arts, Texas Medical Center, Doctors Center, Astrodome, and Hiram Clarke Transit Center.

26/27 — Outer/Inner Loop Crosstown Route
Services to and from Texas Medical Center, Southeast Transit Center, MacGregor Park, Wayside, Denver Harbor Transit Center, Cavalcade, Heights, Shepherd, and Holcombe.

34 — Montrose Crosstown Route
Service to and from Studewood, Heights Transit Center, West End Clinic, Montrose, University of St. Thomas, Museum of Fine Arts, Rice University, and Texas Medical Center. Operates Monday-Friday.

68 — Brays Bayou Crosstown Route
Service to and from West Belt, Westwood Mall, Fondren S.W., Meyerland Plaza, 261-West Loop Park and Ride Lot, Texas Medical Center, Texas Southern University, University of Houston, and Eastwood Transit Center.

73 — Bellfort Crosstown Route
Service to and from Hobby Airport, Sunnyside, Astrodomain, Texas Medical Center, Rice University, West University Place Greenway Plaza, and the Galleria/Uptown area.

270 — Missouri City Park and Ride Route
Commuter service to and from downtown, Texas Medical Center and Missouri City. Lot is located at 13849 Fondren near South Main. Operates Monday-Friday. Peak hours only.

291 — North Shepherd Park and Ride Route
Commuter travel to downtown and then direct to Texas Medical Center. Lot is located at 7821 North Shepherd at Veterans Memorial Boulevard. Operates Monday-Friday. Peak hours only.

292 — Westwood/Texas Medical Center Park and Ride Route
Commuter service direct to Texas Medical Center. Lot is located at 9990 Southwest Freeway near Westwood Mall. Operates Monday-Friday. Peak hours only.

Cab Services

Fiesta Cab Company (713-225-2666)
Pickup and delivery service to all points of the Texas Medical Center and both airports. Accepts reservations up to 30 days in advance. Also, a town car service with scheduling.

Liberty Cab Company (713-695-6700)
Provides pickup and delivery to all points in the Texas Medical Center and both airports. Accepts reservations up to 30 days in advance.

Square Deal Cab Company (713-659-7236)
Pickup and delivery to all points of the Texas Medical Center and both airports. Accepts reservations in advance. Able to accommodate wheelchair needs.

United Cab Company (713-699-0000)
Provides pickup and delivery. Accepts reservations in advance. Will schedule vans with 24-hour notice. Accepts all major credit cards.

Yellow Cab Company (713-236-1111)
Provides pickup and delivery. Accepts reservations in advance. Pick up within five minutes at any point in the Texas Medical Center. Area cab stops are located conveniently.

Town Car / Private Drivers are available and can be found by going to www.limos.com.