Rope ride to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with METRO

HOUSTON Want to avoid parking fees and traffic while heading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Well, now you can ride the METRO and leave your horseless carriage at home.

From METRORail To local bus and METRO Maxey Road Park & ​​Ride service, there are several options to suit your schedule.

METRO Services at RodeoHouston

• Rides on METRORail and local buses cost $1.25 one way. Children under 5 ride for free.

• Attendees who need quick access to the event can park at one METRORail stop from NRG Park at the Fannin South Transit Center for $20 (cash only). All vehicle passengers will receive a round-trip train ticket at no extra charge.

• A roundtrip shuttle can also be booked at METRO’s Maxey Road Park & ​​Ride for $4. The shuttle service from the car park to the NRG Stadium is available daily from 17:00 to 21:00. The last bus leaves the stadium at 01:00 from Sunday to Thursday and at 2:00 on Friday and Saturday.

All other transfer locations will be operated by Rodeo Express and operated by RodeoHouston. Fares and schedules vary. Visit RodeoHouston Web site For more information.

Know before you go

Planning ahead is the key to a successful rodeo experience. Street closures and increased foot traffic near NRG Park are likely to cause delays. METRO offers the following tips:

• Visit RideMETRO.org everything you need to know about METRO services during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
• Buy your fare with your smartphone and skip the lines at the METRO Mobile Ticketing Q. METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass and cash are also accepted for payment.
• Plan your trips ahead of time RideMETRO App. To plan a trip, select the “Plan a trip” option. Enter your starting point and destination and METRO Trip Planner will offer you an easy turn-by-turn itinerary.
• subscribe to METRO Service Alerts. Get real-time information on specific routes, including updates on delays and detours delivered directly to your phone.

METRO employees are ready to help

Additional METRO police officers, fare inspectors, and bus and rail inspectors will be posted along the system to give directions and provide security. Pedestrians, cyclists and motorists are reminded to be careful and Stop, Look And Listen when there are footprints.