Ground Transportation
Ground Transportation from HOU and IAH
Houston Hobby: Cab fare is ~$25 to downtown.
George Bush Intercontinental: Cab fare is ~$42 to downtown.
Houston's METRORail connects the Texas Medical Center to Hermann Park (including the Zoo), plus downtown shopping and restaurants.
Official Event Travel Service
AAPM has selected Travel Destinations Management Group as the official event travel service for the 2008 Summer School.
Air Travel
Houston Hobby (HOU) is approximately 10 miles from MD Anderson.
George Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is approximately 22 miles from MD Anderson.
Official Event Travel Service
AAPM has selected Travel Destinations Management Group as the official event travel service for the 2008 Summer School.
Travel Destinations is committed to securing the lowest possible fare for your travel to Houston.
Travel Destinations Management Group
CONTACT INFORMATION:
800-274-1997 (toll free)
410-363-3830
Reservation Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Eastern Time
A $32 transaction fee will be applied to all tickets purchased through Travel Destinations Management Group.
Avis Discounts
Rental car group rates are available at AVIS.
Parking
If you drive to Baylor College of Medicine, park in LOT 4, an EasyPay lot which takes either cash or credit cards. Cost to park is $12 per 24 hours maximum.
Texas Medical Center parking locator map and directions
Hotel Parking
Houston Marriott Medical Center - $9/day
Holiday Inn - free parking for hotel guests
Best Western -
free parking for hotel guests
What to Pack
- laptop (free wireless connection in the Baylor Alkek Building)
- sunscreen and sunglasses for the Wednesday night barbecue in Hermann Park
- Casual clothes for the hot weather (average June temperature is 80 degrees Fahrenheit with 92% humidity)