IAH to Hobby (and Hobby to IAH) Airport Transfer
Quick answer
BriskCar's black Suburban between Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby (HOU) is typically $165–$185 one way (approximate; exact fare in the booking form). The airports are about 30 miles apart, 40–50 minutes off-peak and 60–75 minutes in rush hour. There is no shuttle, rail or bus link between them. Allow at least 4 hours between a landing at one airport and a departure from the other.
Houston has two commercial airports on opposite sides of the city, and a surprising number of itineraries use both: an international arrival at IAH followed by a Southwest flight from Hobby, a cruise group landing at Hobby and flying home from IAH, or a cheaper fare that simply lives at the other airport. There is no transit link between them, so the transfer is a ground ride — and with luggage, a booked Suburban with a chauffeur at the arrivals curb is the calm way to do it.
Route and drive time
- Via Beltway 8 (Sam Houston Tollway): JFK Boulevard to Beltway 8 east and south, exit Airport Boulevard for Hobby. About 28–30 miles, 40–50 minutes off-peak. Tolled; usually the most predictable route.
- Via I-45 through Downtown: JFK Boulevard or Hardy Toll Road to I-45 south, then Broadway or Airport Boulevard. About 29–31 miles, 45–55 minutes off-peak, 60–75 minutes in rush hour. Toll-free if you skip the Hardy.
Weekday 7–9 AM and 3:30–6:30 PM are the slow windows on both routes. Your chauffeur picks the route by live traffic on the day; the fare does not change with the route, only the tolls on it are added.
Approximate fare
| Transfer | Suburban, one way | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| IAH → Hobby | approx. $165–$185 | 40–75 min |
| Hobby → IAH | approx. $165–$185 | 40–75 min |
| IAH or Hobby → Downtown hotel (layover) | approx. $90–$155 | 25–45 min |
All fares are for the Chevrolet Suburban (up to 6 passengers with luggage), one way, approximate and in US dollars. Flat rate, no surge; only the tolls on your route are added. The booking form shows the exact fare before you pay.
How much connection time do you need?
Count backwards from your departure: 2 hours before a domestic departure (3 for international), plus 45–75 minutes for the drive, plus 30–45 minutes to get off the plane, collect checked bags and reach the curb — and more if you clear customs at IAH. That is 4 hours minimum between a scheduled landing and the next departure, and 5 hours is comfortable. Your bags are not transferred between airlines at different airports, so you will re-check them.
How the pickup works
Add your arriving flight number when you book. You get 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing, and the chauffeur meets you at the arrivals curb of your terminal — at IAH that is the terminal your airline uses (A, B, C, D or E); at Hobby it is the lower level of the single terminal. If the airline changes your arrival, text us the new time and we adjust the pickup. Long layover? A hotel run to Downtown or the Galleria and back is simple to add; see the hotel transfer guide for fares by district.
What every BriskCar booking includes
- Vehicle: a black Chevrolet Suburban luxury SUV with a professional, insured chauffeur. Room for up to 6 passengers with luggage.
- Pricing: book online in minutes — flat rate, no surge. Fares shown on this page are approximate, one way and in US dollars; the exact fare for your addresses appears in the booking form before you pay.
- Tolls: only the tolls on your route are added.
- Waiting time: 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing for airport pickups, 10 minutes for all other pickups, then $35 per hour.
- Cancellation: free cancellation 24+ hours before pickup.
- Payment: secure card checkout when you book, so there is nothing to settle in the car.
Get your exact fare in about a minute. Enter your pickup and drop-off addresses in the booking form — the price you see is the price you pay (plus only the tolls on your route).
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from IAH to Hobby?
Approximately $165 to $185 one way for the Chevrolet Suburban, about 30 miles. Flat rate, no surge; only the tolls on your route are added. The booking form shows the exact fare before you pay.
How long does it take to get from IAH to Hobby Airport?
Usually 40 to 50 minutes off-peak via Beltway 8 and 60 to 75 minutes in weekday rush hour. Allow at least 4 hours between a landing at one airport and a departure from the other.
Is there a shuttle or train between IAH and Hobby?
No. There is no airport shuttle, rail or direct bus service between Houston's two airports; the transfer is by car.
Where does the chauffeur meet me?
At the arrivals curb of your terminal at IAH, or the lower level of Hobby's single terminal. Add your flight number when booking and you get 20 minutes of complimentary waiting after landing.