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Uber and Lyft from IAH to Space Center Houston

We estimate UberX at $78–111 and Lyft at $72–88 for the 47.5-mile trip from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Space Center Houston, which takes about 52 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$72–$161

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $72–$88.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$72–$88

Good confidence. Serves Houston. New to Lyft? First-ride offer

Open in Lyft

Uber UberX

4 seats

$78–$111

Good confidence. Serves Houston. New to Uber? First-ride offer

Open in Uber

Taxi Metered taxi

4 seats

$137–$161

Good confidence. City of Houston Administration and Regulatory Affairs Department (Code of Ordinances Sec. 46-31) meter rates. Hail one, use a taxi stand or a local taxi app.

What these prices include

Each range covers what about half of riders are quoted at this hour. Apps often show different riders different prices at the same moment, so check before you book.

This route uses North Sam Houston Tollway East, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not in these ranges. Tips are not included either.

Estimates, not quotes.

Price by ride type

Ride type	Uber	Lyft
Saver	$68–96 Wait & Save · 4 seats	$63–78 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$78–111 UberX · 4 seats	$72–88 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$92–131 Priority · 4 seats	$82–101 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$97–138 Comfort · 4 seats	$96–119 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$110–157 UberXL · 6 seats	$98–122 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$159–229 Black · 4 seats	$169–210 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$205–295 Black SUV · 6 seats	$206–256 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$88–126 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

Ranges for a weekday around midday, including the IAH airport pickup fee of $3.00 and the Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge toll of $1.35. This route uses North Sam Houston Tollway East, where we cannot price the toll, so it is not included. Tips are not. .

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $137–161 before tip, from the city's regulated rates, including sam houston tollway ship channel bridge toll ($1.35). Taxi rates do not surge. See taxi rates in Houston.

Self-driving rides on this route

No self-driving service we track covers this trip. See self-driving rides in Houston or everywhere they are available.

Common questions

How much is an Uber from IAH to Space Center Houston?

We estimate UberX at $78–111 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $110–157. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

How much is a Lyft from IAH to Space Center Houston?

We estimate a standard Lyft at $72–88 and Lyft XL at $98–122 around midday on a weekday.

Is Uber or Lyft cheaper from IAH to Space Center Houston?

Lyft tends to be a little cheaper on this route in our estimates, but the two are close and either can be cheaper at a given moment. Compare both before booking.

How much is a taxi from IAH to Space Center Houston?

We estimate a metered taxi at $137–161, before tip. Taxi rates are regulated and do not surge, so a taxi can be the cheaper choice when ride apps are busy.

How long is the ride from IAH to Space Center Houston?

About 52 minutes for 47.5 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

Can I take a self-driving car from IAH to Space Center Houston?

Not for this exact trip right now, based on the service areas we track.

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