You can rope a ride on METRO to Rodeo Houston and the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest and leave your horesless buggy at home. From METRORail to local bus and shuttle services, there are several options to fit your schedule.

Rides on METRORail and local bus are just $1.25. Children 5 years and under ride for free.

Visitors who want quick access to the festivities can park one stop away from NRG Park at the Fannin South Transit Center for $20 (cash only). Everyone in your vehicle receives a round-trip rail ticket. Parking is plentiful along the METRORail lines.

Fares can be paid by Q Mobile Ticketing, METRO Q® Fare Card, METRO Day Pass and cash.

Round-trip shuttle rides are available from Maxey Road and Monroe Park and Rides as well as the West Loop Transit Center for $4. Rides from the North Shepherd Park and Ride shuttle are $6.50. Trips from Monroe and North Shepherd may experience delays and be longer than expected due to road construction.

Hours for shuttles and METRORail are listed below.

Inbound Shuttle Hours to NRG Park

Weekdays 5-9 p.m.

Weekends 11-9 p.m.

Last Outbound Shuttle from NRG Park

Sunday - Thursday 1 a.m.

Friday - Saturday 2 a.m.

METRORail Times

Last northbound train from Stadium Park/Astrodome Station

Monday - Saturday 1:40 a.m. and Sunday 11:24 p.m.

Last southbound train from Stadium Park/Astrodome Station

Monday - Saturday 3:25 a.m. and Sunday 1:15 a.m.

Last eastbound train from Central Station Rusk to Palm Center Transit Center

Monday - Saturday 2:13 a.m. and Sunday 12:23 a.m.

Last eastbound train from Central Station Rusk to Magnolia Park Transit Center

Monday - Saturday 2:22 a.m. and Sunday 12:32 a.m.