Transportation Information for Conference weekend

[Rachel]

Please note that PTO does not endorse or guarantee any of the services listed below.
The following details are provided purely for information.
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Members looking to share a ride should see this thread:
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Getting to the conference

Flying to Houston

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is a hub for Continental Airlines. Continental fly to many destinations in the US as well as internationally.
They are a large airline with a wide schedule.
You can find more details here: Continental.com

Houston Hobby (HOU) is also a busy airport that is more dedicated to domestic flights than international, it is a little closer to The Galleria than Intercontinental.

Both airports are within 25 miles of both the Conference venue and the suggested accommodation.

Flight bookings and price enquiries can be made at a number of online travel services. Some can be found below:
www.orbitz.com
www.ebookers.com
www.expedia.com

[Rachel]

Members looking to share a ride should see this thread:
Share-a-Ride


Getting to the conference

Driving to Houston

From Intercontinental Airport to (Marriott Hotel) conference venue:

Hotel direction: 25 miles SW
Driving Directions: Follow signs out of Airport to Beltway 8 South/45 South. Take the highway Beltway 8 South to Interstate I-45 South. Take highway ramp to Interstate 610 West. Continue on Interstate 610 West to Interstate 610 South. Proceed on Interstate 610 South for approximately 5 miles. Exit Post Oak Blvd. Proceed on access road passing through Post Oak Blvd remaining on the feeder road of Interstate 610. Hotel entrance is on the right hand side of the access road of Interstate 610 South.


From Hobby to Conference Venue:

Hotel direction: 14 miles NW
Driving Directions: Follow signs out of Airport for Interstate 45 North. Take Interstate I-45 North to Interstate 610 West. Follow interstate 610 West to Interstate 610 North. Exit San Felipe. Turn left at light. Hotel entrance will be on the right approximately 500 feet.

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From Intercontinental to Holiday Inn (accommodation):

Distance: 25 MI / 40.23 KM South West to Hotel
Take Highway 59 South and exit at Newcastle staying on the feeder road through 2 traffic lights. The Holiday Inn near the Galleria will be on the right.


From Hobby to Holiday Inn:

Distance: 20 MI / 32.19 KM North West to Hotel
Take Interstate 45 North to Highway 59 South. Follow Highway 59 and exit at Newcastle staying on the feeder road. Follow the feeder through the Richmond Avenue intersection. The Holiday Inn near the Galleria will be on the right.

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For directions from other points of origin you may find Mapquest.com, Rand McNally or maps.yahoo.com useful.

[Rachel]

Members looking to share a ride should see this thread:
Share-a-Ride



Mass Transit (Public Transport) Information


Bus

Houston is served by the Greyhound network. It has connecting services to many parts of the country.

Please visit Greyhound Bus Line for more information

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Railway

Houston also has an Amtrak Railway Station.

For more information please visit Amtrak.com

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Houston Metro System

The city of Houston also has an extensive METRO system - information on buses and trains can be found here.

RideMetro.org

A link to the bus route map of The Galleria area

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Taxi Companies

Yellow Cab (Houston)

Houston Airport Taxi and Limo

Taxis Fiesta

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Car Rental

Houston is covered by many car rental companies.

An internet search will bring up many names and websites.

[Rachel]

Here is an update:
Thanks to some advice, we have contacted Continental Airways to see if they can offer a discount code for PTO conference attendees.

I will post any information that I receive as soon as I get it.

Rachel

[Rachel]

UPDATE:

Please see the following thread for details of Continental Airlines discount codes.

Rachel