METRO makes it simple, and in some cases free, to reach Harris County courthouses including civil, criminal, juvenile and family law in downtown Houston. On this page you'll find:
If you're commuting from areas in and around downtown Houston, you can travel to many of the Harris County Courts using METRORail. Otherwise, you may need to use one or more of the other services listed below. Select any of the tabs for a brief overview of the service.
The Red Line travels along Main Street connecting downtown Houston and the Texas Medical Center. Harris County Jurors Plaza is less than a quarter-mile walk from the Preston Station in downtown.
The Green Line travels through downtown Houston, the Theater District, EaDo (East Downtown) and the Second Ward. Harris County Jurors Plaza is a 0.3 mile walk from Central Station in downtown.
The Purple Line travels through downtown Houston, the Theater District and the Third Ward (southeast of downtown). Harris County Jurors Plaza is a 0.3 mile walk from Central Station in downtown.
All METRORail vehicles are ADA accessible and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Several METRO bus routes stop within walking distance of the Harris County District Courts:
A detailed listing of routes and maps of where they stop is shown in the Ride METRO section below. Transfers to the routes shown are available at many city street intersections. Transfers are also available at select METRO transit centers which are sheltered waiting areas typically found at the beginning and/or end of a bus route.
All METRO buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
With more than 25 Park & Ride facilities, it's convenient to park your car and quickly access express bus service to employment centers traveling on High Occupancy Vehicle lanes.
Several Park & Ride bus routes stop within walking distance of the Harris County District Courts:
A detailed listing of routes and maps of where they stop is shown in the Ride METRO section below.
All METRO buses are ADA accessible, offer free Wi-Fi and come equipped with video surveillance security cameras.
Microtransit is a free, on-demand, rideshare service that bridges the gap between the "first and last mile" of your journey. Microtransit vehicles operate in a defined zone within downtown Houston. The downtown Community Connector service operates Mon-Fri from 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Download the Ride Circuit app to book a ride to any of the Harris County courthouses, District Clerk or County Clerks offices.
Ride Circuit AppMETROLift provides curb-to-curb transportation for people with disabilities who meet certain eligibility requirements. Service is provided with ADA-accessible vans and minivans that accommodate persons using wheelchairs, scooters and walkers. Boarding chairs are available to assist any patron unable to access the van using the stairs. All vehicles offer free Wi-Fi.
If you're a current METROLift customer, you can schedule your trip to any of the Harris County courthouses the same way you would for other trips.
If you're appearing for jury service, you're entitled to receive a free one-way trip on the date of the summons. If you’re not selected for jury duty, you may ask for a jury pass to return home. This pass will be date-stamped and must be presented to the operator when boarding.
You'll find METRORail lines, local bus and Park & Ride routes that stop near Harris County district courthouses in the tabs below. You can select any route to see a map of stops and transfer options. The stop you'll need will depend on which courthouse you're visiting.
| Rail Line | Frequency* | Station |
|---|---|---|
| Red Line | Every 6-12 min. | Preston Station |
| Green Line | Every 12-18 min. | Central Station |
| Purple Line | Every 12-18 min. | Central Station |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
| Route Name | Frequency* | Nearest Stop |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Jensen / Greens | Every 30 min. | Franklin Street @ Austin Street (northbound) Congress Street @ Austin Street (southbound) |
| 11 Almeda / Lyons | Every 30 min. | San Jacinto Street @ Franklin Street (northbound) Fannin Street @ Franklin Street (southbound) |
| 20 Canal / Memorial | Every 30 min. | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (westbound) |
| 30 Clinton / Ella | Every 50 min. | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (westbound) |
| 48 Market | Every 60 min. | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (westbound) |
| 51 Hardy-Kelley | Every 30 min. | San Jacinto Street @ Franklin Street (northbound) Fannin Street @ Franklin Street (southbound) |
| 52 Hardy-Ley | Every 30 min. | San Jacinto Street @ Franklin Street (northbound) Fannin Street @ Franklin Street (southbound) |
| 82 Westheimer | Every 8-12 min. | Congress Street @ Milam Street (eastbound) Milam Street @ Texas Street (westbound) |
| 102 Bush IAH Express | Every 15-30 min. | Travis Street @ Franklin Street (northbound) Milam Street @ Franklin Street (southbound) |
| 108 Veterans Memorial Express | Every 15 min. (weekdays only) | Travis Street @ Congress Street (northbound) Milam Street @ Franklin Street (southbound) |
| 137 Northshore Express | Every 15-30 min. | San Jacinto Street @ Franklin Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (westbound) |
| 151 Westpark Express | Every 15 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (eastbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (westbound) |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
METRO Park & Ride service runs Mon-Fri only, with no service on the weekends.
| Route Name | Frequency* | Nearest Stop |
|---|---|---|
| 202 Kuykendahl | 30 min. (weekdays only) | Milam Street @ Franklin Street (inbound) Travis Street @ Congress Street (outbound) |
| 204 Spring | 30 min. (weekdays only) | Milam Street @ Franklin Street (inbound) Travis Street @ Congress Street (outbound) |
| 209 Spring / Kuykendahl | 60 min. (weekdays only) | Milam Street @ Franklin Street (inbound) Travis Street @ Congress Street (outbound) |
| 212 Seton Lake | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Milam Street @ Congress Street (inbound) Travis Street @ Congress Street (outbound) |
| 236 Maxey | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (outbound) |
| 237 Baytown | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (outbound) |
| 244 Monroe / 248 El Dorado | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (outbound) |
| 247 Fuqua / 246 Bay Area | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (outbound) |
| 249 Bay Area / El Dorado / Fuqua / Monroe | 60 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (outbound) |
| 255 Kingwood | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Franklin Street @ Fannin Street (outbound) |
| 256 Eastex | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Franklin Street @ Fannin Street (outbound) |
| 257 Townsen | 15 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Franklin Street @ Fannin Street (outbound) |
| 259 Kingwood / Townsen / Eastex | 60 min. (weekdays only) | Congress Street @ San Jacinto Street (inbound) Franklin Street @ Fannin Street (outbound) |
| 265 West Bellfort | 8 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ Caroline Street (inbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (outbound) |
| 269 West Bellfort | 60 min. (weekdays only) | Franklin Street @ Caroline Street (inbound) Congress Street @ Caroline Street (outbound) |
*All frequencies listed are approximate and may vary.
If you're appearing for jury service in Harris County, you're entitled to receive a free one-way trip on the date of the summons. Show your summons to the bus operator or fare inspector when boarding.
If you're visiting the courthouse for reasons other than jury duty, below are fares to ride.
| Service | Fare Zone | Regular Fare | Discounted Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
Local Bus METRORail METRORapid METRO curb2curb | n/a | $1.25 | $0.60 |
Park & Ride Commuter Express Bus
Routes are divided into different zones throughout Houston and Harris County. Your fare is based on the zone where you board. | Zone 1
| $2.00 | $1.00 |
Zone 2
| $3.25 | $1.60 | |
Zone 3
| $3.75 | $1.85 | |
Zone 4
| $4.50 | $2.25 | |
METROLift
To use this service, you must meet certain eligibility requirements. Learn more about METROLift | |||
*Discounted fares apply to students, seniors 65-69, or people with disabilities who aren't METROLift customers that already have a pre-approved discounted fare card.
The following individuals ride free on all services:
You can pay your fare using a variety of methods shown below, and some of them include free transfers. Select each of the options below to learn more.
You can obtain a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money Card at any of the following:
You have the option of loading money on your card when you first obtain it. Reload options vary by fare card and location.
Additional payment options to ride METRO can be obtained through other sources.
More details can be found on the All About Fares page.
First, you’ll need an internet connection.
Download the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing App and set up an account. Then, mobile tickets may be purchased in one of two ways:
If you’ve purchased one or more mobile tickets that you haven’t used, they’ll be listed under Available in the Use section of the app. From there, you can activate a ticket.
Once activated, your ticket is valid for up to three hours.
If you pay your fare using a METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Q Mobile Ticket, METRO Day Pass or METRO Money card, you’re entitled to free transfers between any of these METRO services for up to three hours in any direction:
Only regular fare mobile tickets are available for purchase.
Local bus and METRO curb2curb:
A route selector is accessible directly on the website home page, linking you directly to a page for the route of your choice.
At the top of each individual route page, you’ll find:
METRORail:
Frequency of service, a stop-by-stop schedule, a PDF schedule and a linear route map for each METRORail line are found on the METRORail page.
METRORapid:
Frequency of service, a stop-by-stop schedule, a PDF schedule and a linear route map for the METRORapid Silver line is found on the METRORapid page.
On the METRO website, there’s a route map on:
You can also use the website's Interactive System Map (best viewed on a desktop or laptop computer). In the map, you can check a box next to any METRO bus route or rail line and the map will draw a line showing where it runs.
If you’d prefer a physical map, we include a map image in the printed brochure for each individual bus route or rail line. Brochures are available for free at all METRO RideStore locations:
Trip planning tools are available on:
METRO local buses make stops at the following locations
All METRO buses have large, bright destination signs on the front of the bus above the windshield and along the passenger’s side, near the front door. These digital displays include the route number and destination.
We encourage you to do your part to keep yourself and those around you safe throughout your entire trip on a METRO bus. Learn more about rider safety.
METRORail trains make stops at rail station platforms along city streets in and around downtown Houston. You can also board a METRORail train at the following transit centers:
All METRORail trains have large, bright destination signs on the front of the train above the windshield and along the side of the train as it pulls into the station.
Red Line trains would say one of the following:
Green Line trains would say one of the following:
Purple Line trains would say one of the following:
We encourage you to be safe, be seen around trains and stay alert throughout your entire trip on METRORail. Learn more about rider safety.
Estimated arrival times can be found on:
If you know your stop number (it's posted on the bus stop sign at every bus stop location), you can text that stop number to 697433. We'll text you back the estimated arrival time of the next bus for all routes that stop at your location.
To help make the journey pleasant and safe for everybody, METRO has developed a Code of Conduct for riders.
For example, smoking is prohibited in covered or enclosed facilities, including transit centers, bus stop shelters and platforms. And consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited on METRO property.
Please review the full METRO Code of Conduct.
METRO accepts six payment options:
Our experienced riders tell us that the most convenient way to pay is by using the METRO Q Mobile Ticketing app, available by downloading the app for your smartphone.
When you first open the app, you’ll need to create a secure, password-protected
account. That will allow you to purchase and activate mobile tickets. The tickets are valid for two years from the date of purchase.
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