A private Houston airport shuttle takes you door to door between the Houston metro and George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or William P. Hobby (HOU) with no sharing, no bus stops, and no meter running. In our completed Houston trips over the last year, the typical base fare ran $69 from Houston to IAH and $51 from Houston to Hobby, with most rides landing between $57 and $109 for IAH and $42 and $76 for Hobby. This guide lays out the real numbers, what pickup looks like at each airport, and how to book a ride that runs on your schedule.
Houston Airport Shuttle Fares From Completed Trips
We pulled our own completed Houston shuttle trips from the last 365 days to answer the question everyone asks first: what does it actually cost? These are base distance fares for door-to-door, non-stop rides, not shared-ride price-per-seat averages.
- Downtown Houston to IAH: a quarter of completed trips ran $57 or less, the median was $69, and a quarter ran above $109. The median trip covered 26 miles, consistent with the drive from downtown up I-45 North or US 59/I-69 to 2800 N Terminal Road.
- Downtown Houston to Hobby: a quarter of completed trips ran $42 or less, the median was $51, and a quarter ran above $76. The median trip covered 17 miles, matching the 13.1-mile run from downtown southeast on I-45 South to 7800 Airport Boulevard.
Fares are for the vehicle, not per person, so a family of four with luggage often pays less than two rideshares would cost. Prices move with the exact address, the hour, and traffic, which is why the booking flow asks for a full address rather than just a city.
For comparison, our IAH airport shuttle service page notes that rideshare or taxi from Houston to IAH runs roughly $66 to $105 depending on time and surge, a similar band with none of the door-to-door guarantees.
What a Private Shuttle Includes
A Houston airport shuttle with Texas Shuttle is a private ride in a full-size car, SUV, or Sprinter shuttle. The differences from a shared van or rideshare are the ones frequent flyers notice most:
- Door to door: we pick up at your home, hotel, office, or even a Galveston cruise terminal, and drop you at the terminal curb.
- No sharing, no detours: most rides are non-stop because it is just your party in the vehicle. There is no circling to collect other passengers.
- Flight tracking: give us your flight number and the pickup window adjusts if your inbound flight lands late.
- 24/7 scheduling: pre-dawn departures and midnight arrivals are normal bookings, and it is free to change the date or time if your plans shift.
- Background-checked drivers: every driver passes a nationwide fingerprint background check.
Our Houston shuttle page covers vehicle options in detail, from sedans for two passengers to Sprinters for groups.
Pickup at George Bush Intercontinental (IAH)
IAH sits about 26 median miles north of downtown Houston addresses we serve, and the drive runs roughly 35 minutes when lanes are moving. Friday afternoons and holiday weekends stretch it past the hour, so build a buffer.
We schedule your pickup for 30 minutes after your domestic flight lands, or 45 minutes for international arrivals, so there is time for bags. If you land with no checked bags, you can pull that forward to 15 minutes after landing. Your driver meets you at the airport and texts on arrival, and you head straight to the vehicle instead of a shared-van holding area.
Pickup at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Hobby is a single-terminal facility about 13.1 miles southeast of downtown, and the I-45 South run takes roughly 24 minutes in free-flowing traffic. The Central Concourse handles most arrivals and departures and the West Concourse serves additional gates, and it is a major Southwest Airlines hub, so departures lean early-morning heavy.
Because Hobby flights cluster around 6 to 8 a.m., pre-dawn pickups are common on our Hobby airport shuttle service page. Our guide to getting to Hobby Airport walks through parking, rideshare, and shuttle options in detail if you are weighing choices.
Shuttle or Rideshare: When the Shuttle Wins
- Two or more travelers with luggage: the fare is per vehicle, so the math beats two rideshares, and luggage rides inside instead of in a surge-priced trunk scramble.
- Early departures: rideshare supply in the Houston suburbs before 5 a.m. is thin. A pre-booked shuttle is guaranteed.
- Hotels and convention runs: door-to-door beats dragging bags from a shuttle stop to the lobby.
- Galveston cruise connections: we pick up at the port and run straight to either airport.
How to Book Your Houston Airport Shuttle
Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses, pick To Airport or From Airport, one way or round trip, and click View Rates for a live quote before you commit. Book round trips with promo code ONLINE for 10% off, or use NONSTOP for a free non-stop upgrade. Questions before you book? Call (817) 403-6196 and talk to a human, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Houston airport shuttle cost?
From our completed Houston trips in the past year, the median base fare was $69 to IAH and $51 to Hobby. Most rides fell between $57 and $109 for IAH and $42 and $76 for Hobby, priced per vehicle rather than per person.
Do you serve both IAH and Hobby?
Yes. We run door-to-door to and from George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and William P. Hobby (HOU) 24/7, including Galveston cruise-port connections.
What happens if my flight is late?
Send us your flight number and we track it. The pickup window moves with your flight, and date or time changes are free.
Is the shuttle private?
Yes. It is your party in the vehicle, non-stop, with a background-checked driver.
