Transportation in Spring, TX
Spring, TX has seen substantial growth over the past decade in terms of its population. We are proud to have a footprint in this area and to serve its residents. As a result of this growth, the local transportation system in north Harris County has needed to expand along with the population of this area. Whether you live in Spring, are planning to move here or are visiting for a short period here is some information that you can use to help you stay mobile in this community. With many people relocating to Spring you will find that it is extremely important to know how to travel efficiently especially in public transit. The need to travel to court dates, mediation sessions and other appointments only increase the need to be able to travel smart and with a plan in mind.
Airports
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)is the largest airport in southeast Texas and is located in the middle of Spring, TX. In the event that you have recently gotten divorced the decision to move to Spring may have been brought about by the easy access you will have to this airport. The Houston metropolitan area is home to thousands of small businesses and corporations. Air travel has increasingly become important to our diverse and growing city. Hence, IAH offers direct flights to many domestic and international destinations and cities.
IAH airport is located directly adjacent to the Sam Houston Tollway and the Hardy Toll Road in Northeast Houston. In fact, you can reach the airport by car from the city of Houston by travelling north in Interstate 45. Residents of Spring have no trouble driving into the Airport via our area’s functional and safe beltway and toll roads.
Most every domestic and international carrier offers flights to and from IAH airport daily. Numerous park and ride lots, parking lots and daily parking lots are available in and around the grounds of the airport. The website for IAH details the specifics of each lot, their location and their cost. Determining your plans for travel to and from the airport ahead of time is a great way to familiarize yourself with this area and to ensure that you experience no problems once you arrive in Spring.
Rental Cars
Spring offers rental car locations both within the grounds of IAH airport as well as on private lots located across the Houston metropolitan area. Major rental car companies like Enterprise, Hertz, Alamo and Budget will rent you a vehicle for your stay in Spring whether you will be here for a single day or are planning to spend an extended period of time here. A full list of Spring-area locations for each of these rental car companies can be found on their websites.
Taxicab Service
Once you arrive in Spring, TX by plane you may be interested in accessing the city by cab. IF so, then you can look to companies like Yellow Cab Houston, Houston VIP Taxi or Sam Houston Taxi and Limousine for tax services in and around Spring and the Houston Metropolitan area. It is possible for you to arrange a pick-up from the airport in advance of your arrival by phoning or emailing the company prior to departing for Spring. Taking the time to plan ahead can prevent logistical problems upon your arrival.
Purchasing a New Car in Spring, TX
Spring, TX is home to many of the state of Texas’ largest car dealerships. Randall Reed’s Planet Ford, Fred Haas Toyota World and AutoNation- Chrysler, Dodge Jeep and Ram are local dealerships with a national reputation for good service and fair prices. While it is possible to live and work in Spring without a vehicle, having reliable transportation can improve the quality of your life a great deal. Depending on the stage of your life you may be interested in purchasing a new car, a used car or trading in your current vehicle.
Accessing the Harris County Courthouse for Family Court Proceedings
If you are in Spring for a family court hearing, then you need to know that the courthouse for Harris County is located south of Spring in Houston, TX. When traveling from George Bush International Airport to the district Courthouse in Houston, simply access interstate 45 and travel south. Once you arrive in downtown Houston signs will direct you to the courthouse. The courthouse is a large building with a domed roof adjacent to the major league baseball stadium, Minute Maid Park.
The Marriott Marquis Houston, Hilton Americas, Hyatt Regency and Aloft Houston Downtown are examples of hotels that are within walking distance of the courthouse. Indeed, these hotels offer full concierge service, in-hotel dining options, room service, workout facilities on site and wireless internet access throughout the hotel grounds. You can stay extremely close to the courthouse, not fall behind on work and enjoy everything that downtown Houston has to offer as far as recreation, dining and business are concerned.
Additionally, the courthouse is located at 201 Caroline St. in downtown Houston. Depending on the day of the week, the weather and the time of day you should know in advance that the courthouse can become quite congested. You will be required to go through security just as you would at the airport. Be prepared to remove jackets and shoes in order to pass through the metal detector. This means you should plan ahead and leave your home, hotel or other venue with enough time to pass through security in order to make it to your courtroom prior to the time of your hearing.
Lastly, a guide to the courthouse is located on the wall directly in front of the elevators. You can and should familiarize yourself with the floor your courtroom is located prior to attending your hearing. If you are planning on staying downtown in advance of your hearing you could even take a walk to the courthouse the day before the hearing in order to determine how long of a. walk it is. Either way, downtown Houston offers a great degree of convenience as far as proximity to the courthouse and comfort during your stay in Spring and the Houston metropolitan area.
