Which means of transport to use Texas?

From the airport to the city centre Texas

The main airports in Texas are Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Houston George Bush International (IAH), and Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS). In addition to the means of transport listed below, shuttles are available to specific hotels. Ask your hotel for details.

For Houston, expect to pay between US$55 and US$70 for a cab from downtown to the airport. For a company with a private driver, expect to pay up to US$120. Uber services cost between US$96 and US$100. Public transport buses also take you to downtown for the modest price of US$1.25.

For Dallas , expect to pay between US$57 and US$85 for a normal cab. Uber fares range from US$96 to US$100. By train, take the green or orange line to Inwood/Love Field Station. There, a free shuttle - DART's Love Link (Bus Route 5) - takes you directly to Dallas Love Field airport.

To San Antonio, expect to pay between US$25 and US$30 for a regular cab. By Uber, you'll pay between US$19 and US$21. An express bus ticket costs US$2.60.

For Austin, expect to pay around US$35 for a cab. Uber fares are between US$25 and US$30. Buses also take you to downtown for US$1.25.

Arrival by train Texas

Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) operates a huge rail network across the country. Trains are rarely the cheapest or fastest way to travel, but they do offer a scenic and interesting journey. The Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle routes cross Texas. The Sunset Limited runs from New Orleans to Los Angeles, and the Texas Eagle runs from Chicago to Los Angeles, via Dallas and San Antonio. Depending on how far ahead you are on tickets and how far you're looking to travel, you can find train tickets for under US$40. Amtrak offers temporary promotions on their website, for students among others, or round-trip vacation packages between US$300 and US$500.

Public transport Texas

As far asprivate bus companies are concerned, the two most popular are Greyhound (www.greyhound.com) and Flixbus (www.flixbus.com). Both offer fairly similar prices, but we recommend Flixbus for a little more comfort. That said, there are often delays, so don't take this means of transport if you have an appointment on the same day.

There areno subways in Texas cities, except for the Trinity Railway Express between Dallas and Fort Worth, and the DART, which only serves stops in Dallas. Houston also offers a tramway (METROrail) downtown only, through the same bus company: Metro.

Public transport fares generally range from US$1.25 to US$2.50 each way. All public transport companies offer daily, weekly, monthly or annual passes, at varying prices. For example, Dallas' DART offers monthly passes for US$96.

In town. To use the city buses, it's advisable to bring quarters (25 cents). This is also a very inexpensive way of covering very long distances in the sprawling cities of Dallas and Houston. The frequency of passage remains fairly low. Under normal circumstances, it often takes much, much longer to complete a journey by bus than by car. For Austin, a weekly bus pass costs US$11.25 and a single ticket US$1.25.

Bike, scooters & co Texas

All major Texan cities have local bike rental companies. Electric bikes are increasingly popular, and can be rented by the day or half-day (costing between US$25 and US$80). Some Texan cities also have their own network of public bicycles, which can be rented using a mobile app, with the price changing according to the length of use (like the Vélibs in Paris). In Houston, for example, you can rent a BCycle bike, which costs US$3 for every 30 minutes of use. With a US$13 monthly subscription, you're entitled to unlimited 60-minute rides.

With a driver Texas

For Houston, the basic cab fare is US$2.75, and the price per kilometer is US$1.38. For Austin, the basic fare is US$2.50, and the price per kilometer is US$1.50. For San Antonio, the base fare is US$2.50, and the price per kilometer is US$1.62. For Dallas, the base fare is US$2.25, and the price per kilometer is US$1.18. Uber is a cheaper option, generally between US$18 and US$25 in most cities.

By car Texas

Texans generally take their cars for any journey, however short. The traveler is often struck by the poor condition of the roads, testimony to the state's lack of infrastructure policy until now. We strongly advise you to respect the speed limits, 30 to 45 mph (miles per hour) in the city, 50 to 65 mph on the outskirts of the cities, 65 mph on the national highways and 80 mph maximum on the freeways.

Houston probably suffers most from city traffic jams. Avoid the Houston freeways at all costs between 3pm and 6.30pm daily; traffic jams can last for several hours. In Dallas, it's also between 3pm and 6.30pm. For Austin, it's between 3pm and 5pm, and for San Antonio, between 5pm and 6pm.

In terms of parking, several rules apply. Firstly, you can't park within 20 feet of a driveway entrance (6 m). You can't park on a sidewalk, too close to a street corner or a fire hydrant. You are also requested to park in the direction of the road. Parking is generally charged in city centers. Numerous parking lots are available. In Dallas, for example, you have to pay US$4 for two hours. Public parking lots may seem expensive (from US$12 to US$20 per day), but it's sometimes the best solution to avoid fines and wasted time. Hotel parking lots often charge exorbitant rates.

Accessibility Texas

Public transport is generally equipped for disabled access and children's strollers. However, most private buses are not. If you want to rent a car, you'll need to request a special car. That said, parking lots are often easily traversable by wheelchair or baby carriage, as are most restaurants, shopping centers, etc.