Means of transport Texas

This Amtrak station has restrooms, a waiting room and employees. But there is no wifi. This is where the Texas Eagle train runs, between North America and the West Coast, going to Los Angeles or Chicago. One of the cheapest ways to travel, quite fun, and a great way to get to know the locals. We recommend it, if you want to escape the isolated bubble imposed by life in a car, to share a space for several hours with Americans from all over the country.

Presidio, a small town in Presidio County, Texas, offers a cab and VTC service called American Taxi Service. This transportation service is available to both residents and visitors to the city. The company's website provides further information on rates, reservations and services offered.

Ticket prices vary according to destination and availability. It is advisable to check timetables with the station before planning your trip.

It will have to be put to many to cushion the price, but the adventure is worth it. This is an original way to discover this area that attracts dozens of bird species and has exceptional variations in colour depending on the different hours of the day. The equipment is very easy to manoeuvre and can accommodate up to 8 people. They include, a kitchen, a bathroom, rooms, a terrace and obviously very easy access to the water. It would be ideal to rent one for 3 days, so as to discover all the corners of the lake.

Here is the cab company for small budgets! In a professional manner, Taxi Fiesta is the company that plays it cool. You'll get a typical Houston experience, and if you're curious, feel free to chat with the driver who can give you a fascinating perspective of the city. Maybe not the best company if you have a plane to catch (and don't want to miss), but great for simple trips around town. Very local experience, but not necessarily the most comfortable.

Cab : quickest, US$50 for Downtown, excluding tip, start-up sum (US$2.75) and night-time US$1 extra from 8pm to 6am.

By bus: the cheapest and longest. From the airport, exit at the expressway. Then take bus 102 for US$1.25 (1h).

By shuttle : you can book in advance (✆ +1 800 258 3826 - www.supershuttle.com) or at the baggage claim. 25 US$. Access to the center via free shuttle every 15 min.

By rental car: recommended.

Like any major city in the world, you can order an Uber on your smartphone app, and most of the time it will be cheaper than the local companies. Not far from being a local experience either, the drivers themselves are often locals. Available 24 hours a day, Uber drivers can take you wherever you want, whenever you want, and it's often easier to know when they'll pick you up through the mobile interface. Be careful with the hours between 3pm and 7pm, because traffic jams are terrible...

Towncar 2 Fly is essentially a transportation company that offers rides to and from the Houston airport, but also offers other services. For example, you can rent a car with a driver for $65 per hour, or book a car for your party or wedding party. You can book online and get discounts, or just call them by phone. This company has a good level of customer satisfaction, and is one of the companies that is a little bit more upscale than your usual cab company.