The Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area, often referred to as Greater Houston, is the most populous metropolitan area in Texas and the fifth most populous in the United States. There are various transportation options available for residents of this metro area, including an extensive network of roadways, an expansive transit system, and a number of airports. The metro area is served by two major interstate highways: I-45 and I-10. In addition to these interstates, there is a network of state highways that provide access to all areas in Greater Houston. The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) operates an extensive public transportation system throughout the region with buses and light rail lines providing service to popular destinations such as downtown Houston, NRG Stadium, Sugar Land Town Square and many others. METRO also offers a bike share program which allows riders to rent bicycles from several locations across the city. This makes it easy for residents to get around without needing a car. For those who need to travel farther distances, Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) offer numerous domestic flights as well as international destinations. With so many different transportation options available in the greater Houston metro area, residents have plenty of choices when it comes to getting from one place to another quickly and efficiently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area takes 29.7 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro Area get to work:
- 80.4% drive their own car alone
- 10.4% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit