Houston NASA Space Center: Round-Trip Transport + NASA Tip-Sheet

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Written guide: German, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Cantonese, English, Croatian, Italian, French, Spanish, Czech, Arabic, Vietnamese, Thai, Ukrainian, Japanese, Polish, Romanian, Hebrew, Dutch, Turkish
Operated by: Astroville Tours & Houston Charter Transportation

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 5 hours of free time to explore the NASA Space Center at your own freedom
Included: Enjoy air-conditioned, spacious shuttle
Included: NASA Tip-Sheet (+20 languages) for tram tours and efficiently exploring the NASA Space Center
Included: Round-Trip Transport from downtown departure point to NASA Space Center in our Mercedes shuttle
Included: Skip-the-line at entrance gate with your professional driver on busy long line days (as applicable)

Not included

Not included: NASA General Admission ticket

Itinerary

Stop 1

5 min

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
Space Center Houston

5 hours Admission included

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!
Stop 3

Passing by

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

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

Using your ticket

SHUTTLE PICK-UP POINT: Bank of America Tower 800 Capitol Street, Houston, TX 77002.

Please meet 5 minutes before departure outside in front of the colorful Joan Miro art piece across from the Bank of America Tower's exit doors on Capitol Street

IMPORTANT:

Please make sure to arrive on time. Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed departure time subject to availability or an abandoned ride if we do not hear back before the start time.
To purchase your General Admission ticket in advance, please visit the following site: https://tickets.spacecenter.org/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=admissioncg&c=admissionc
If you have any trouble locating the shuttle by the scheduled departure time, please call our dispatch unit at 713-469-2365.
Water, electronics, small packaged snacks, and backpacks are generally permitted onboard and inside the Space Center.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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.
Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
To book the optional Mission Control Tram add-on tour, please contact us at least 48 - 72 hours in advance to purchase tickets (LIMITED AVAILABILITY).
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.