The University of Texas Medical School at Houston department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging

Travel Information

This web page is for your information. The Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging has no financial associations with any of the hotels, airlines or travel agencies referenced in this site. This information is provided solely to assist you in preparing for your visit.

Two airports serve the Houston area, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, located about 25 miles north of the city, and Houston Hobby Airport, located about 10 miles south of the city. Houston Intercontinental Airport serves as the hub for Continental Airlines (1-800-523-3273) but also provides service from most major carriers. Houston Hobby Airport is served by many carriers, the principle one of which is Southwest Airlines (1-800-435-9792). Jet Blue Airlines also flys to Houston Hobby from JFK in New York City. Other travel services include: Orbitz and Travelocity.

Spring Hill Suites by Marriott
1400 Old Spanish Trail
Houston, TX 77054
713-794-1000
  Marriott Residence Inn
Special Rate: $109/night plus taxes
2939 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77005
713-661-4660
http://www.marriott.com/houbf
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
$89-$139 depending of type of room -
   contact MaryJane Manshouri
6800 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
713- 528-7744
800-465-4329
  Courtyard by Marriott
$99: King Room plus taxes
West University
2929 Westpark Dr.
Houston, TX 77005
http://www.marriott.com/houbs

 

Ground Transportation:
 
From George Bush IAH to the Medical Center Area:
*Taxi Each way: $51.00  http://www.fly2houston.com/iahGroundTransportation         
Super Shuttle                                     $27.00 http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=Houston
 
From Houston Hobby Airport to the Medical Center Area:
*Taxi Each way: $27.00 http://www.fly2houston.com/houGroundTransportation
Super Shuttle    $23.00 http://www.supershuttle.com/default.aspx?content=Houston
 
  • City ordinance authorizes the cab driver to add an additional $2.75 departure fee to the total fare. 
  • Also, $1.00 fuel surcharge may be added .
  • Two or more passengers going to the same destination shall only be charged one fare. Late night surcharge- $1.00 per trip (8pm to 6am).

Driving directions from the airport are provided on the website.