IAHUpdated October 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions: Houston George Bush airport

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Quick answers about Houston George Bush airport (IAH)

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Answers to the questions travelers ask most about Houston George Bush airport (IAH). See also the airport guide for general information.

The airport provides two free train systems: the Skyway (an elevated people mover running 24 hours a day post-security between all terminals) and the Subway (an underground people mover operating from 3:15 a.m. to 12:15 a.m. pre-security connecting all terminals and the Marriott hotel). A pedestrian walking tunnel also runs beneath the terminals.
Yes, Houston METRO operates two routes: Route 500 IAH Downtown Direct (a non-stop express bus departing Terminal E to the George R. Brown Convention Center for $4.50 USD) and Route 102 Bush IAH Express (a regular local bus departing Terminal C to the Downtown Transit Center for $1.25 USD).
No. Due to TSA security regulations across United States airports, there are no baggage storage facilities or luggage lockers available at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
All car rental companies operate out of the IAH Consolidated Rental Car Center on JFK Boulevard. Complimentary airport shuttles run 24 hours a day every 5 to 10 minutes from outside baggage claim at Terminals A, C, and E.
Due to the Terminal B transformation project, the check-in and security lobby at Terminal B is temporarily closed. United Express passengers flying out of Terminal B gates must check in, drop baggage, and pass TSA screening in Terminal C, then walk or take the Skyway train to Terminal B gates.
Yes, the airport terminal complex is open 24/7. Staying post-security overnight generally requires a valid boarding pass for a departure the following morning. You can also book hourly rest pods at Minute Suites in Terminal C or stay at the connected Houston Airport Marriott.
Ride-app pickups take place in designated zones on Level 1 outside Terminals A, B, and C, and on Level 2 (Door E201) outside Terminal E. Passengers arriving at Terminal D should walk to Terminal C to meet their driver.

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