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Houston IAH Airport Skyway vs Subway

Houston IAH Skyway runs inside security; the Subway links public areas and the Marriott. The station lists and service windows differ.

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Where to start

Determine your current security status and destination. Don't add a terminal to the published station list or turn a station-to-station time into a connection guarantee.

What this guide covers

This guide focuses on the routes below, using research dated 2026-10-31. It can’t confirm every airline, gate, entry rule, accessible path or service change at Houston IAH Airport on your travel day.

Routes and pickup points

Start with the direction and access area that match your trip. A public shuttle, a secure-side bus and a city coach may all appear on one airport map, but they take you to different places.

A / C / D-E → Other listed Skyway station

R2-IAH-SKYWAY · automated people mover · secure/transit area, only if eligible

Selected source details for A / C / D-E to Other listed Skyway station
Service and accessautomated people mover; secure/transit area, only if eligible
DirectionNetwork description only; no individual terminal pair or shortest path is inferred.
Boarding pointNot specified in the selected source.
Alighting pointNot specified in the selected source.
Fare statusdescribed as free for this segment
Published service intervalAbout 2 min

Eligibility and checks

  • Confirm the current service and your eligibility with the operator.

Source cautions

  • The current published station list includes A, C and D/E. A→D/E vehicle time is 4 min 15 sec; don't add B automatically.

Source notes reviewed 2026-10-31: IAH1 ↗. A published interval or ride time isn't a minimum connection time.

A / C / D-E / Marriott → Other listed Subway station

R2-IAH-SUBWAY · automated people mover · public area, after entry where required

Selected source details for A / C / D-E / Marriott to Other listed Subway station
Service and accessautomated people mover; public area, after entry where required
DirectionNetwork description only; no individual terminal pair or shortest path is inferred.
Boarding pointNot specified in the selected source.
Alighting pointNot specified in the selected source.
Fare statusdescribed as free for this segment
Published local hours03:15 to 00:15 the next day
Published service intervalAbout 3 min

Eligibility and checks

  • Confirm the current service and your eligibility with the operator.

Source cautions

  • The Subway doesn't operate 00:15–03:15. About three minutes between stations isn't a full journey time.

Source notes reviewed 2026-10-31: IAH1 ↗. A published interval or ride time isn't a minimum connection time.

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Changes and service warnings

Check the effective date and the current operator notice before following a saved route.

Terminal B North check-in detour

The airport banner directs some B North passengers to Terminal C departures for check-in, security and access even while some B North gates operate. No B lobby reopening date was established.

What remains to confirm

Before you use one of these routes, check the operating carrier, flight date and current stop with the airport or transport provider. These records can’t tell you whether your bag is checked through, whether you may enter the country, how long the queues are or whether you have enough time to connect.

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Official sources and date

Source material was reviewed on 2026-10-31. Airport operations and individual flights can change after that date.

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