Mass Transit: Houston's bus system is operated by the Metropolitan Transit Authority. It provides transportation by buses, trolleys, and lift vans. The METRO light rail began operation in Houston on January 1, 2004. The rail track is only about 8 miles long. Traveling by bus is ideal for those visitors who wish to tour the city effortlessly without having to pore over maps and directions.
Airports: The Houston Airport system consists of Bush Intercontinental Airport, William P. Hobby Airport, and Ellington Field. The Houston Airport System is the sixth largest in the world. It provides service to passengers linking to a total of 184 cities worldwide.
