FAQs • The Woodlands Township • CivicEngage

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Transportation - Woodlands Express Park and Ride - Reverse Commute

1. How do I reverse-commute from Houston to The Woodlands?

Looking to use The Woodlands Express to reverse-commute to your job in The Woodlands? It’s easy. Simply board one of our “turn” buses in Downtown Houston in the morning and ride to one of the Park & Ride lots located in The Woodlands. “Turn” buses are vehicles that return to The Woodlands for pick-ups after the first morning run and have destinations signs reading, “Returns to Research Forest”, “Returns to Sawdust”, or, “Returns to Sterling Ridge”.

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Park and Ride Lot Locations

2. Where do I board The Woodlands Express in the morning?: The Woodlands Express runs on Milam St. in the morning and has nine stops. The stops are marked on METRO bus signs as Route #299. Board at any of those stops to begin your trip. For a map of the stops, please refer to the Downtown Houston route map.

3. How do I get to my destination once I arrive?

There are a few options to get to your destination from the Park & Ride lot once you arrive.

Many passengers utilize the “Drive Twice” option:
- Drive to work in your vehicle on Monday morning as usual.
- After work, leave your vehicle overnight at the Park & Ride lot and take The Woodlands Express back to Downtown Houston.
- Ride The Woodlands Express back and forth during the week until Friday afternoon, then drive your vehicle home.
- The “Drive Twice” option provides easy travel to and from your job each day with the convenience of having your own car in case you need it.
Some passengers opt to get rides from friends or office colleagues.
Additionally, taxi and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available.

4. Where do I board The Woodlands Express in the afternoon/evening?: During afternoon/evening service, board the bus at the Park & Ride lot. Once downtown, The Woodlands Express uses Louisiana St. You can get off at any of the stops along the way. For a map of the stops, please refer to the Downtown Houston route map:

5. How much is a ticket for The Woodlands Express?: Tickets are sold as round-trips and cost $13.00. You can purchase a book of 20 round-trip tickets for $260.00. Tickets are available at any of the Park & Ride terminals.

6. Is there a charge to park at the Park & Ride lots?: No. Parking is free.

7. What is the schedule?

The morning and evening schedules are listed below. Please note:

Buses make all stops on the route between the first stop and last stop listed on the schedule.
Arrival times downtown are estimates and may vary slightly based on traffic or other factors.
Please be at one of the designated pick-up locations at least 10 minutes early to ensure you don’t miss your bus.

View Reverse-Commute Schedules