Local Details
November 3-4, 2025 | Rice University | Houston, TX
Getting to Houston
The workshop will take place at Rice University in Houston, Texas, which is conveniently served by two major airports: William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), located about 13 miles south, and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), approximately 20 miles north. Both airports offer taxis, ride shares, and rental car options, making it easy to get to the Ralph S. O'Connor Building for Engineering and Science and accommodations in the area.
From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
By Car, Taxi, or Ride-Share (Uber/Lyft):
- The most common route is to take I-69 South. Exit at Greenbriar, turn left, and follow it to Rice Boulevard. Turn left onto Rice Boulevard, and the campus will be on your right.
- Travel Time: Approximately 30-60 minutes
- Cost: Typically around cost $30-$60
By Public Transportation (METRO):
- Take the METRO Bus Route 102 from the airport to downtown, then transfer to the METRORail Red Line. Get off at the Hermann Park/Rice U Station, which is directly across the street from the main entrance of Rice University.
- Travel Time: Approximately 1-1.5 hours, including transfers.
- Cost: About $3 to $9
From William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
By Car, Taxi, or Ride-Share (Uber/Lyft):
- Take the main airport exit (Broadway Boulevard), which will lead you to I-45 North. From I-45, take US-59 South and then exit at Greenbriar. Turn left on Greenbriar and then left on Rice Boulevard, where the campus will be on your right.
- Travel Time: Approximately 20-40 minutes
- Cost: Taxis typically cost $25-$50
By Public Transportation (METRO):
- Take the METRO Bus Route 73 from the airport to the Fannin South Transit Center. From there, transfer to the METRORail Red Line heading north to the Hermann Park/Rice U Station.
- Travel Time: Approximately 1 hour, including transfers
- Cost: Around $3 to $4