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How to get fromFriendswood to Downtown Houstonby bus, tram, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Friendswood to Downtown Houston by bus, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 244 bus, line 700 tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to Travis St @ Jefferson Stbus bus 244 / ...
    2. Take the tram from Downtown Transit Center Stn NB to Quitman Near Northside NBtram tram 700
    1h 7m
    $17–22

  2. Drive  23.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Friendswood to Downtown Houstoncar car 23.8 mi
    30 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Friendswood to Downtown Houstontaxi taxi 23.8 mi
    30 min
    $60–80

  4. Line 244 bus, line 052 bus

    1. Take the bus from El Dorado Park & Ride to St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis Stbus bus 244 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Downtown Transit Center to N Main St @ Hogan Stbus bus 051 / ...
    1h 17m
    $16–22

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  • Distance: 27.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Friendswood, TX, USA and Downtown Houston, TX, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Friendswood to Downtown Houston via El Dorado Park & Ride, St Joseph Pkwy @ Travis St, Downtown Transit Center, and N Main St @ Hogan St in around 1h 17m.

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