Skybridges
Two skybridges connect the GRB to the Marriott Marquis (Level 2) and the Hilton (Level 2 and 3). One skybridge connects the Avenida North Garage & Transit Center (Level 2).
George R. Brown Convention Center
1001 Avenida de las Americas
Houston, Texas 77010
GRB is very large and address locators will not always pin point your exact address for Rideshares. Use the following address for pick-ups and drop-offs: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Fun Fact: Houston was the first city in Texas to approve ride-sharing services including Uber!
TAXIS
$6 Cab Fare Anywhere Downtown
Fun Fact: City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area and accommodates multiple riders. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59.
Would you rather have the taxi come to you? Use the following address for pick-ups and drop-offs: 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
Here is the number you need:
Yellow Cab Houston: (713) 236-1111
Note: For the fastest pick up go to the nearest hotel, there is always a queue!
• Avenida North Garage: 701 Avenida de las Americas, 3 blocks from GRB
Entrances on Rusk and Capitol. Located at Partnership Tower and connected to the GRB and Marriott Marquis Hotel via skybridge. The maximum parking rate is $40 per day with no in-and-out privileges.
• Avenida South Garage: 1710 Polk Street, 2 blocks from GRB
Connected to Hilton Americas Hotel and GRB via skybridge. The maximum parking rate is $40 per day with no in-and-out privileges
• Avenida Central Garage: 1002 Avenida de las Americas, 1 block from GRB
Located under Discover Green Park, directly across from the GRB. The maximum parking rate is $30 per day with no in-and-out privileges
• Tundra Garage (Toyota Center): 1506 Jackson Street, 4 blocks from GRB
METRORail
The 13-mile METRORail offers convenient accessible service within the heart of the city between downtown Houston and NRG Park, including the Theater District, Museum District and Texas Medical Center. The 5.3-mile North Line has a convenient stop just north of the GRB. The Green and Purple North Lines connect the Convention District to Houston’s bustling Theater District along with many other stops. The 7.5-mile Main Street Line, or Red Line, offers convenient and fast service between Downtown, Midtown, Museum District, Texas Medical Center and NRG Stadium and Center. One-way tickets cost $1.25 and can be purchased using cash or credit at all rail stops. Discounted fares are available to students, seniors, Medicare cardholders, the disabled and jurors.
Getting to George R. Brown Convention Center is possible by using the Metro city bus system. It runs approximately every 30 minutes and stops are located at Polk Street @ Avenida De Las Americas and at Polk Street @ Hamilton Street. Fares are $1.25 per ride. More information available at https://www.ridemetro.org/