What is the Transit Score for Montrose Houston?

Montrose has a Transit Score of 61 ("Excellent Transit"), significantly above Houston's citywide average. This reflects access to METRORail, multiple METRO bus routes, and frequent-service corridors along Westheimer and Richmond.

Can I live in Montrose without a car?

It depends on your lifestyle and commute. Montrose has a Walk Score of 74 — most daily errands are walkable. METRORail connects Downtown, Midtown, Medical Center, and NRG Park. Bus routes on Westheimer and Richmond cover east-west travel. Destinations outside the inner loop typically need rideshare or a car. Many Montrose residents own a car but use it far less than in other Houston neighborhoods.

What is the closest METRORail station to Montrose?

The Museum District station on the Red Line is approximately 0.8 miles (~15 min walk) from Mount Vernon Lofts. The Red Line runs north-south from NRG Park through Medical Center, Museum District, Midtown, and Downtown. Trains run every 6-15 minutes during peak hours.

How much does METRO bus and rail cost?

Local bus and METRORail fares are $1.25 each. A Day Pass is $3.00 for unlimited rides. Park & Ride express routes cost $2.00-$4.50 depending on zone. Route 500 airport shuttle is $4.50 one-way. You can pay via the RideMETRO app, Q Fare Card, contactless credit/debit cards, mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay), or exact cash on buses.

How do I get to the airport from Montrose by transit?

Walk or take a bus to the Museum District METRORail station, then ride the Red Line to Downtown (~10 min). Transfer to Route 500 Downtown Direct, which goes to Bush Intercontinental (IAH) or Hobby Airport (HOU). Route 500 runs every 30 minutes.

GETTING AROUND MONTROSE

Transit Score 61. Walk Score 74. Three bus routes and METRORail — all within walking distance.

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61 (Excellent Transit)

Transit Score

74 (Very Walkable)

Walk Score

73 (Very Bikeable)

Bike Score

~0.1 mi

Nearest bus stop

Last updated: March 2026

Transit From Mount Vernon Lofts

Public transit options from 4509 Mount Vernon St, Houston, TX 77006

Transit Option	Nearest Stop	Distance	Walk Time	Details
Route 25 RichmondCheck current schedule	Richmond Ave @ Mt Vernon St	~0.1 mi	~2 min walk	Runs east-west along Richmond Ave connecting Eastwood TC to Mission Bend TC. 114 stops. Closest bus stop to MVL — at the Richmond/Mount Vernon intersection itself.
Route 56 Airline/MontroseEvery 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend	Montrose Blvd @ W Alabama St	~0.2 mi	~4 min walk	Runs north-south on Montrose Blvd: TMC TC to Greenspoint TC. Every 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend. 105 stops, ~67 min full route. BOOST 56 upgrades underway.
Route 82 WestheimerEvery 10-15 min	Westheimer Rd @ Dunlavy St	~0.4 mi	~8 min walk	High-frequency red route — one of METRO's busiest. Runs east-west along Westheimer. Every 15 min or better peak; every 10 min Fri-Sat, ~12-15 min Sunday.
METRORail Red LineEvery 6-15 min peak	Museum District station	~0.8 mi	~15 min walk	Red Line station with north-south service to Downtown, Midtown, TMC, NRG Park. Trains every 6-15 minutes during peak hours.

Route 25 Richmond

Check current schedule

Nearest Stop: Richmond Ave @ Mt Vernon St

Distance: ~0.1 mi

Walk Time: ~2 min walk

Runs east-west along Richmond Ave connecting Eastwood TC to Mission Bend TC. 114 stops. Closest bus stop to MVL — at the Richmond/Mount Vernon intersection itself.

Route 56 Airline/Montrose

Every 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend

Nearest Stop: Montrose Blvd @ W Alabama St

Distance: ~0.2 mi

Walk Time: ~4 min walk

Runs north-south on Montrose Blvd: TMC TC to Greenspoint TC. Every 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend. 105 stops, ~67 min full route. BOOST 56 upgrades underway.

Route 82 Westheimer

Every 10-15 min

Nearest Stop: Westheimer Rd @ Dunlavy St

Distance: ~0.4 mi

Walk Time: ~8 min walk

High-frequency red route — one of METRO's busiest. Runs east-west along Westheimer. Every 15 min or better peak; every 10 min Fri-Sat, ~12-15 min Sunday.

METRORail Red Line

Every 6-15 min peak

Nearest Stop: Museum District station

Distance: ~0.8 mi

Walk Time: ~15 min walk

Red Line station with north-south service to Downtown, Midtown, TMC, NRG Park. Trains every 6-15 minutes during peak hours.

METRORail

Houston's light rail system connects Montrose to Downtown, Medical Center, NRG Park, and more.

Red Line

North-south from NRG Park through Medical Center, Museum District, Midtown, and Downtown. Primary rail line.

Nearest Station: Museum District

Distance: ~0.8 mi

Green Line

East-west from Magnolia Transit Center to Theater District. Transfer at Theater District from Red Line.

Nearest Station: Theater District (transfer)

Distance: Transfer from Red Line

Purple Line

Southeast from Theater District to Palm Center. Transfer at Theater District from Red Line.

Nearest Station: Theater District (transfer)

Distance: Transfer from Red Line

Bus Routes Near Montrose

Three METRO bus routes serve Mount Vernon Lofts within a short walk, connecting you to destinations across Houston.

Route 25 Richmond

~0.1 mi

Check current schedule

Nearest Stop: Richmond Ave @ Mt Vernon St

Walk Time: ~2 min walk

Runs east-west along Richmond Ave connecting Eastwood TC to Mission Bend TC. 114 stops. Closest bus stop to MVL — at the Richmond/Mount Vernon intersection itself.

Route 56 Airline/Montrose

~0.2 mi

Every 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend

Nearest Stop: Montrose Blvd @ W Alabama St

Walk Time: ~4 min walk

Runs north-south on Montrose Blvd: TMC TC to Greenspoint TC. Every 20 min weekday / 30 min weekend. 105 stops, ~67 min full route. BOOST 56 upgrades underway.

Route 82 Westheimer

~0.4 mi

Every 10-15 min

Nearest Stop: Westheimer Rd @ Dunlavy St

Walk Time: ~8 min walk

High-frequency red route — one of METRO's busiest. Runs east-west along Westheimer. Every 15 min or better peak; every 10 min Fri-Sat, ~12-15 min Sunday.

On-Demand & Microtransit

METRO offers flexible, on-demand transit options beyond fixed routes.

METRO curb2curb

METRO curb2curb is an on-demand shared ride service that operates in designated zones across Houston. Instead of fixed routes and schedules, you request a ride through the RideMETRO app and a METRO vehicle picks you up at your location within the service zone. Fares are the same as regular METRO service. Check the RideMETRO app for current service zones and availability near Montrose.

Community Connector

METRO Community Connector routes provide transit service to areas not well served by fixed-route buses. These smaller vehicles operate on flexible schedules and routes, often connecting residential areas to major transit hubs, grocery stores, and medical facilities. While primarily serving outer neighborhoods, Community Connector routes can link to the broader METRO network for trips originating from Montrose.

On-demand services and zones are subject to change. Visit ridemetro.org for current availability.

Airport Connections

Getting to Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Hobby Airport (HOU) from Montrose.

Route 500 Downtown Direct

Houston's dual-airport transit connection — launched 2025, expanded to Hobby in February 2026.

Detail	IAH (Bush Intercontinental)	HOU (Hobby Airport)
Pickup	Terminal C, Baggage Claim Level, West Curb, door C-104	Level 1, Baggage Claim exit, Curb Zone 3
Downtown Stops	George R. Brown Convention Center, Downtown Transit Center, Discovery Green, Shell Energy Stadium
Frequency	Every 30 minutes
Hours	Daily, ~5:00am – 8:00pm
Fare	$4.50 one-way

IAH Pickup:Terminal C, Baggage Claim Level, West Curb, door C-104

HOU Pickup:Level 1, Baggage Claim exit, Curb Zone 3

Frequency:Every 30 minutes

Hours:Daily, ~5:00am – 8:00pm

Fare:$4.50 one-way

From MVL to Either Airport by Transit

Walk or bus to the Museum District METRORail station, take the Red Line to Downtown (~10 min), then transfer to Route 500. Total transit fare: approximately $5.75. Total time: approximately 60-90 minutes depending on wait times.

Rideshare Alternative

Uber/Lyft from Montrose to IAH: ~$30-50 (35-45 min). To Hobby: ~$20-35 (20-30 min). Faster but more expensive.

Rideshare estimates based on typical non-surge pricing. Actual fares vary by time, demand, and route.

Fares & Payment

METRO fares are straightforward. Most local trips cost $1.25.

Service	Fare	Notes
Local Bus / METRORail	$1.25	Standard fare for all local routes and rail
Reduced Fare	$0.60	Seniors, students, disabled, Medicare holders
Day Pass	$3.00	Unlimited rides for the day
Park & Ride Express	$2.00-$4.50	Depends on zone
Route 500 Airport Direct	$4.50	One-way to IAH or HOU

Local Bus / METRORail$1.25

Standard fare for all local routes and rail

Reduced Fare$0.60

Seniors, students, disabled, Medicare holders

Day Pass$3.00

Unlimited rides for the day

Park & Ride Express$2.00-$4.50

Depends on zone

Route 500 Airport Direct$4.50

One-way to IAH or HOU

How to Pay

•RideMETRO app
•METRO Q Fare Card
•Contactless credit/debit cards
•Mobile wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay)
•Exact cash on buses

For regular riders, download the RideMETRO app — it handles fares, trip planning, real-time tracking, and curb2curb bookings in one place.

Rideshare & Biking

When transit and walking don't cover it, rideshare and biking fill the gaps.

Rideshare from Montrose

Destination	Est. Time	Est. Cost
Downtown Houston	~10 min	$10-15
Texas Medical Center	~10 min	$10-15
Galleria	~15 min	$12-18
Bush Intercontinental (IAH)	~35-45 min	$30-50
Hobby Airport (HOU)	~20-30 min	$20-35

Downtown Houston

~10 min$10-15

Texas Medical Center

~10 min$10-15

Galleria

~15 min$12-18

Bush Intercontinental (IAH)

~35-45 min$30-50

Hobby Airport (HOU)

~20-30 min$20-35

Estimates based on typical non-surge pricing. Actual fares vary by time of day, demand, and route.

Biking in Montrose

Montrose has a Bike Score of 73 (“Very Bikeable”). Key biking infrastructure near MVL:

•Buffalo Bayou Trail — ~1 mi from MVL. Paved hike-and-bike trail connecting west toward the Energy Corridor and east to Downtown.
•Montrose Blvd — Bike-friendly corridor connecting north-south through the neighborhood.
•Dedicated bike lanes — Limited but growing network. Heights Bike Trail accessible via Buffalo Bayou.

Note: Houston does not currently have a public bike share system. Biking from MVL requires your own bicycle. Each unit includes one dedicated covered parking space.

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TRANSIT-ACCESSIBLE CONDO IN MONTROSE

Mount Vernon Lofts has a Transit Score of 61 — one of the highest for any Houston address. Three bus routes within 0.4 miles. METRORail within 0.8 miles. Walk Score 74.

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Transit Score: 61 | Walk Score: 74 | Bike Score: 73

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Transit routes, fares, schedules, and service availability are subject to change. Visit ridemetro.org or call 713-635-4000 for current information.

Rideshare cost estimates are approximate and based on typical non-surge pricing. Actual fares vary.

Distances are approximate from 4509 Mount Vernon St.

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GETTING AROUND MONTROSE

Transit From Mount Vernon Lofts

Route 25 Richmond

Route 56 Airline/Montrose

Route 82 Westheimer

METRORail Red Line

METRORail

Red Line

Green Line

Purple Line

Bus Routes Near Montrose

Route 25 Richmond

Route 56 Airline/Montrose

Route 82 Westheimer

On-Demand & Microtransit

METRO curb2curb

Community Connector

Airport Connections

Route 500 Downtown Direct

From MVL to Either Airport by Transit

Rideshare Alternative

Fares & Payment

How to Pay

Rideshare & Biking

Rideshare from Montrose

Biking in Montrose

TRANSIT-ACCESSIBLE CONDO IN MONTROSE

Frequently Asked Questions

Tours by Appointment

RESIDENCES

FLOOR PLANS

NEIGHBORHOOD