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Uber and Lyft from Space Center Houston to IAH

We estimate UberX at $78–111 and Lyft at $72–89 for the 48.0-mile trip from Space Center Houston to Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), which takes about 51 minutes around midday on a weekday.

$72–$163

Standard ride, on a weekday around midday. Lyft is lowest at $72–$89.

Typical prices, not live

Lyft Lyft

4 seats · Lowest

$72–$89

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

$138–$163

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 East Sam Houston Tollway North, 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	$64–79 Wait & Save · 4 seats
Standard	$78–111 UberX · 4 seats	$72–89 Lyft · 4 seats
Faster	$92–132 Priority · 4 seats	$82–102 Priority Pickup · 4 seats
Comfort	$97–139 Comfort · 4 seats	$97–120 Extra Comfort · 4 seats
XL	$111–158 UberXL · 6 seats	$99–123 Lyft XL · 5 seats
Premium	$160–230 Black · 4 seats	$170–212 Black · 4 seats
Premium XL	$206–296 Black SUV · 6 seats	$207–258 Black SUV · 5 seats
Pet	$89–126 Uber Pet · 4 seats	–

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

Taking a taxi

We estimate a metered taxi at $138–163 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 Space Center Houston to IAH?

We estimate UberX at $78–111 around midday on a weekday, and UberXL at $111–158. Prices rise at busy times, so check the app before you book.

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

We estimate a standard Lyft at $72–89 and Lyft XL at $99–123 around midday on a weekday.

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

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 Space Center Houston to IAH?

We estimate a metered taxi at $138–163, 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 Space Center Houston to IAH?

About 51 minutes for 48.0 miles around midday on a weekday. Allow longer at rush hour.

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

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

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