Houston NASA Space Center: Round-Trip Transportation
Description
Travel from Downtown Houston to Space Center Houston with convenient round-trip transportation aboard our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Shuttle. Our NASA shuttle service makes getting from Houston to Space Center Houston in Clear Lake easy and hassle-free. Located 25+ miles from Downtown Houston, Space Center Houston is typically a 45–60 minute drive. Enjoy approximately 5 hours to explore NASA exhibits and attractions including Independence Plaza, Rocket Park, Mission Mars, Artemis, the International Space Station, immersive presentations, and available NASA tram tours, including the historic Mission Control experience. Our helpful NASA Tip Sheet provides insider tips for navigating Space Center Houston, finding must-see attractions, maximizing your visit, and signing up for available tram tours. After your NASA adventure, simply board our shuttle for a comfortable ride back to Downtown Houston.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for NASA shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture
Travelers will have about 5 hours to explore and enjoy the NASA Space Center at their own freedom before being picked up at the Space Center's front entrance / drop-off point. There is a 15-minute pick-up window. The Space Center has a wonderful mix of interactive, family-friendly exhibits including the amazing Independence Plaza, International Space Station, Rocket Park, Life on Mars, Artemis and must-do Tram tours!
After travelers enjoy 5 hours at the NASA Space Center, our Mercedes Shuttle typically will depart from the NASA Space Center entrance to return all travelers back to the original downtown meeting location at the Bank of America Tower for a restroom break if necessary before starting the 1-hour Tunnel Tour of Downtown Houston.
Highlights
What's included
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- NASA General Admission ticket can be pre-purchased online or at the box office gate upon arrival.
- To book the optional Mission Control tram tour in advance, please contact us to purchase tickets (limited availability need to book at least 48 - 72 hours in advance).
- Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
- Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
- Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket.
- In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.
