2006-11-07 06:58:28 · 6 answers · asked by priscillia k 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Houston
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2006-11-07 09:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, it is not easy to use the bus system in Houston. The city is hugh, the metroplex area alone covers more than 600 square miles. The two main reasons people do not use the system is 1) it does not criss cross, so you have to take one bus and go downtown and change to another bus or two and then reach your destination, 2) and because of the intense heat 3 months out of the year and the amount of walking involved in catching the buses makes it an unpleasant experience. If you want to visit the Museum District, then stay in an hotel in the area and use the shuttles and metro rail to move between each of the 14 museums. Your hotel will provide you with the shuttle and metro rail schedules. Houston's first light rail line links downtown to some of Houston's greatest assets-The Museum District, Texas medical Center, Rice University, the Houston Zoo and Reliant Park. For buses you can call metro on the phone and tell them where you want to go and they will give you the bus number locations of the stops, and times, you pay the $1.00 or $1.50 (no change provided) when you board the bus. You can also purchase a metro rail or bus pass for the day. Whether you ride the bus, rail or both, you will be able to get on board using METRO's standard fare items. Day Pass If you have more than one round trip to make in a day, a Day Pass may be a better value than a transfer. For just $2, you get unlimited rides on METRO's Local bus service and METRORail for 24 hours from the time of purchase. Purchase a Day Pass from the Operator as you board any Local METRO bus with cash, tokens or a Stored Value Card. You also may purchase a Day Pass at a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) located on each rail platform with cash or credit/debit cards, but not tokens. For additional areas of the city, the Galleria for shopping, etc. look into the tours from your hotel. You coud also look into renting a car for the time you are in the city. Wecome to Houston; enjoy your visit!
2016-05-22 08:09:52 · answer #2 · answered by Mollie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Visit Metro's website and decide what bus route you want/need to take. Go to the bus stop and wait for the bus. When the bus arrives, get on and pay the fee by inserting cash into this black box next to the driver. Take the card the black box spits out and take a seat. When you are ready to get off, pull the silver cord by the windows. Try to sit near the front door because sometimes the back door is tricky to open.
2006-11-08 06:08:50 · answer #3 · answered by Stephanie P. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get to the bus stop early and HOPE the busses are runing on time.
2006-11-08 01:56:06 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get on the bus and give the driver a dollar
2006-11-07 15:16:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean a bus, or the light rail?
2006-11-07 08:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋