Getting Around in Popular Texas Cities Once the Plane Lands

By Bianca | December 7, 2019

Texas touts itself as independent, unique, and big—really big. After all, Texas has been its own country. Even though you may visit the Lone Star State to appreciate its open spaces, you still want to be able to get around. Here are some ideas for transport within some of Texas’ most popular destinations.

San Antonio

Tourists flock to the Alamo City year-round to visit the Riverwalk and the Alamo as well as the four other historic missions on the Mission Trail. Sports fans are also drawn to watch the powerhouse San Antonio Spurs play professional basketball. Getting around San Antonio is easy enough with a bit of planning. Cars are the most common mode of transport, and there are parking areas available, especially close to and in downtown. VIA Metropolitan Transport is the city’s public bus system, and both visitors and locals use it.

Houston

This vibrant city has an optimistic spirit and boasts world-class events and amenities that draw visitors from around the globe. You have multiple options for traveling within the Bayou City. As in San Antonio, cars are the most popular mode of transport. However, many locals and visitors also take the city’s METRO buses every day, and METRORail has commuter trains with park and ride stations. When flying in, you can get easy transport from the airport with the Houston Hobby to Galveston Port shuttle.

Dallas

The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is alive with possibilities—and visitors. Getting around by car is the best option for wide-ranging exploration, but some sites are easily reached without a private vehicle. Dallas Area Rapid Transport, or DART, operates a light rail system. A trolley system serves some downtown Dallas neighborhoods, and, as in other Texas cities, traveling by foot is an excellent way to get exactly where you want to go in busy, close areas such as crowded city centers.

While Texas is big, you can get there from here with a little planning and footwork. There is a lot to see in the Lone Star State, so grab your bags and head out for an adventure.