Traffic & Transit
The Woodlands Express Park And Ride Adds Service To Houston
Riders will experience a comfortable, convenient and economical round-trip commute to the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza, and more.

THE WOODLANDS, TX β Wanna get away and see some cool sights? The Woodlands Express Park and Ride has added service to Houston's popular Museum District, Township officials announced. The service addition was made at the request of Woodlands commuters.
So, what can you look forward to with this new service? Riders will experience a comfortable, convenient and economical round-trip commute to the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza, the Central Business District of Houston and now the heart of the Museum District, without the hassle of driving yourself.
There will be eight morning runs to the Museum District and nine afternoon runs returning to The Woodlands.
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This convenient and cost-saving service is provided Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Commuters who want to commute to the Museum District can take the buses on the Texas Medical Center route from any of the three Park and Ride locations in The Woodlands:
- Research Forest Park and Ride, located at 3900 Marsico Place
- Sterling Ridge Park and Ride, located at 8001 McBeth Way
- Sawdust Park and Ride, located at 701 Westridge Road
Click here to find times and location maps for these runs. Departure times from the Park and Ride locations on the website are precise, while stop times listed are estimates, as variables of traffic, weather and other factors may affect arrival times at stop locations.
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For accurate arrival times to locations, commuters are encouraged to track The Woodlands Express vehicle in real time from a smartphone or mobile device. The Next Bus app displays bus locations, estimated arrival times and more. The @ridesystems app is available for download in the Apple Store and on Google Play.
In addition, The Woodlands Express has recently launched a Mobile Ticketing App, allowing riders to purchase tickets on their smartphones anytime, anywhere and then display them on screen when boarding the bus. Riders using the app can pay for tickets using a credit or debit card, or via digital payment services such as Masterpass and Apple Pay.
For more information on The Woodlands Express Park and Ride service, click this link or call 281-210-3800.
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