TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE HOUSTON AIRPORTS
AIRPORT SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Airport Express shuttle service offers the most affordable shuttle service
to the official conference hotels. The rate from Houston Intercontinental Airport
to the Rice University area, where the hotels are located, is $20 per person.
The rate from Hobby Airport to Rice University is $15 per person. The shuttles
run approximately hourly from both airports and deposit passengers directly
at the hotel. The trip takes about an hour, depending on traffic, from Houston
Intercontinental, and about 20 minutes from Hobby.
At Houston Intercontinental Airport, the Airport Express desk is located across
from the baggage claim area in Terminal C, by a sign that reads "Express
Shuttle." You must purchase your shuttle ticket at this desk. (To get to
Terminal C if your flight does not arrive there, follow the signs to the inter-terminal
train.) At Hobby Airport, the Express Shuttle desk is also located across from
the baggage claim area, in Hobby's only terminal.
To contact Airport Express, call (713) 523-8888.
TAXI SERVICES
The following taxi services operate out of both the Intercontinental and Hobby
airports:
Airport Taxi Service: (281) 444-TAXI
Liberty Cab: (713) 695-6700
Yellow Cab: (713) 236-1111
Fares from Hobby Airport to Rice University vary from $24-$28 (plus tip). From
Houston Intercontinental, the fares typically range from $42-46 (plus tip).
Please note that if you are arriving with a group of conference participants,
it may be more cost-effective to split the taxi fare rather than utilize the
shuttle service.
RETURNING TO THE AIRPORT
If you choose to return to the airport via the Airport Express shuttle service,
you can arrange a pickup by calling them directly at the above number. Please
make your reservation with Airport Express at least 3 hours prior to the time
of your departure from the hotel; the night before if you are leaving in the
morning. If you choose to return via taxi, call any of the above services at
least forty-five minutes prior to your departure. The hotel concierge will assist
you if needed.