Kidney Week 2025: Travel Information
Getting Around Houston
Houston, TX is serviced by two international airports and they include the: Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and the William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is approximately 20 miles from the George R. Brown Convention Center and is the largest international airport in Houston. William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is approximately 7 miles from the George R. Brown Convention Center. Please see below for information regarding travel to and from the airports and getting around the city.
ASN Hotel Shuttle
ASN has arranged a shuttle between select official ASN hotels and the convention center. Please note that hotels that are considered to be walking distance from the convention center will not be serviced by the ASN shuttles. A shuttle schedule and map will be available in July 2025.
Taxis
From Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, the typical taxi fare is $50-$60. Taxis are available 24/7 at each terminal on the arrivals level from IAH. The taxi ride to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center is approximately 30-45 minutes.
For more information on recommended taxi service for IAH airport please visit: https://www.fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation.
From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, the typical taxi fare is $30. Taxis are available at HOU at Curb Zone 2 outside of the baggage claim in the lower level. The taxi ride to downtown and the George R. Brown Convention Center is approximately 30 minutes.
For more information on recommended taxi service for HOU airport please visit: https://www.fly2houston.com/hou/ground-transportation
Uber & Lyft
Uber and Lyft are transportation services that operate similar to taxis. In order to use these services, you must download the mobile app and set up an account before requesting the service.
Designated "Ride App" pickup areas are located outside Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level at Terminals A, B, and C of Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
Designated "Ride App" pickup areas are located outside baggage claim in Curb Zone 5 outside of Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level of William P. Hobby Airport.(HOU).
There is a surcharge added to your fare for airport pickups; this surcharge varies based on day and time. For more specific pricing, please download the appropriate app and use the "Estimate Fare" feature.
- To download the Uber app, please click here.
- To download the Lyft app, please click here.
Other Transportation
Bus for IAH Airport: METRO Bus 102 serves the IAH airport and surrounding vicinity with multiple stops and continues to the METRO station downtown. The fare is $1.25 (cash only; the driver does not make change). Transit time to downtown runs 50 - 90 minutes. Pick up and drop off is at the METRO Bus Stop on Baggage Claim Level, south side of Terminal C.
For full information on all transportation options from Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, please click here.
Bus For HOU Airport: METRO Bus 40 provides local service and continues to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center. The fare is $1.25 (cash only). Transit time to downtown is 1 hour. Pick up and drop off is at Curb Zone 3 outside Baggage Claim/Arrivals Level.
For full information on all transportation options from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to downtown Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, please click here.
For more information on transportation options in Houston, please click here.
Convention Center Parking
There are several convenient parking options located just a short walk from the convention center. For more information, please click here.