The METRORail North Line has a stop north of GRB. The Purple and Green North Lines connect the Convention District to Houston's Theater District along with many other stops.  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.

Houston has more than 2,400 taxis.

The City of Houston has authorized a flat taxi fare of $6 for all trips in the downtown area. This $6 fare will apply anywhere within the Central Business District, bounded by Interstate 45, Interstate 10 and U.S. 59. The fare, in addition to increased downtown taxi stands, provides an easy alternative to driving to lunch, business meetings and activities throughout the downtown area. No surcharges will apply to the fare, which can accommodate multiple riders under the $6 total rate.

Zipcars are available for rent at 8 locations throughout downtown Houston.

Zipcar allows users to rent a nearby car when they need access to it. Users can sign up for a membership online for a one-time $25 membership fee and then have access to rent a car from any Zipcar lot or from a mobile app for an hourly or daily rate. Rates typically start from $9/hour and $73/day.

The rental includes gas, a reserved parking spot and up to 180 miles of use per day.

Houston B-cycle is a public bike sharing system, intended to be used for short trips in and around downtown Houston and surrounding urban areas. Houston B-cycle members can pick up a bike at any B-station and return it to that same station or any other B-station when they’re done. Membership to the system can be purchased online or at any station. Members can use their credit card or B-card to unlock a bike in seconds. Returning a bike is even easier. Just roll it into a dock and walk away.

Memberships are available by day, week or year. All members have unlimited access to the bikes. With a paid membership, the first 60 minutes are free. Ride time after the first 60 minutes is just $2 for each additional half hour with a maximum charge of $55 a full day.

One Day Membership $5
Weekly Memberships $15 
Annual Memberships $65

Houston was the first city in Texas to approve ride-sharing services including Uber. These alternative transportation companies allow users to request a ride via smartphone apps.