Pasadena, Texas Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
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Find Party Bus Rentals in Pasadena
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Here's how it works: enter your trip date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations into the quick online form, and within seconds you'll see vehicle options and pricing from bus companies serving Pasadena and the broader Houston-metro area. Compare party buses, minibuses, charter buses, and Sprinter vans side by side — pictures, amenities, and rates all in one place. No account required.
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Types of Buses Available in Pasadena
The network serving Pasadena covers everything from intimate Sprinter vans for small executive groups to full 56-passenger charter buses for large-scale events. In between, you'll find 15–35 passenger minibuses, 25-passenger party buses, 50-passenger party buses, and 14-passenger Sprinter limos. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 833-458-7001 to find the right fit for your headcount.
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Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 833-458-7001 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Pasadena Bus Amenities Built for Comfort
Not every group trip calls for the same setup. A corporate shuttle from Pasadena to the Texas Medical Center needs comfortable reclining seats, climate control, and maybe onboard WiFi — a 35-passenger minibus handles that without drama. A bachelorette night rolling through the Houston bar scene is a different story: party buses in the 15–50 passenger range typically come with color-changing LED lighting, a full-length bar area, Bluetooth sound systems, and flat-panel TVs that keep the energy going from the first pickup to the last stop.
For bigger groups heading to NRG Stadium or a convention at the George R. Brown, a full-size charter bus brings overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage bays for gear and luggage — no pit stops, no cramped overhead bins. Whatever combination of comfort and features your trip needs, the quick quote form surfaces the available options on your date. Call 833-458-7001 or see the full breakdown of party bus amenities before you choose.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 833-458-7001 before booking.
Get Your Pasadena Party Bus Price Online
Party bus and charter bus rental prices in Pasadena vary based on vehicle size, date, and how many hours you need. To give you a planning baseline: Sprinter limos (14 passengers) typically run $175–$350/hour; smaller party buses (15–20 passengers) run $200–$375/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $250–$425/hour; larger party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $300–$500/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or roughly $1,200–$2,500 for a full day.
Those are ranges to help you plan — pricing moves with the date, demand, vehicle type, and your specific itinerary. Houston-area peak periods (Texans home season, rodeo season in late February and March, prom season in April and May) push rates up and availability down fast. The fastest way to get a number for your actual trip is to use the online form or call 833-458-7001 — you'll have pricing in about a minute.
Check the party bus prices page for more detail on what affects the rate.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 833-458-7001. | |||
See Pasadena Party Bus Options in One Place
The traditional way to find a party bus goes like this: Google a few companies, call each one during business hours, describe your trip three or four times, wait two days for callbacks, and then try to compare quotes that aren't structured the same way. It's a headache, and it burns time you don't have when you're also planning the actual event.
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Party Bus Services Built for Pasadena Groups
From airport transfers and prom nights to sporting events, weddings, and corporate shuttles, the network serving Pasadena covers every occasion a group might have. Here's a look at the most common trips groups book through Partybus-rental.net — and the local logistics that make a bus the smarter call each time. Can't find your event type?
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Houston Airport Shuttles From Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena sits roughly 18 miles southeast of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) (2800 N Terminal Rd, Houston, TX 77032) and about 13 miles from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) (7800 Airport Blvd, Houston, TX 77061). Hobby is the closer option for most Pasadena residents, especially groups flying Southwest, and the route up the Gulf Freeway (I-45) is manageable — until it isn't. Morning and afternoon commuter traffic backs up significantly through the Wayside Drive interchange, and a 13-mile drive can run 40+ minutes at the wrong hour.
For a group heading to the airport together, a single minibus or charter bus handles everyone's luggage in the undercarriage bays and drops the group curbside at Hobby's departures level — no splitting into multiple rideshares, no one scrambling to find the right terminal door. At IAH, commercial ground transportation drop-off follows terminal-specific curbside access; confirm your terminal with your airline before departure day. The official Hobby ground transportation page has current commercial vehicle guidance.
Call 833-458-7001 to set up your Pasadena airport shuttle today.

Bachelor and Bachelorette Party Buses in Pasadena
The Houston entertainment corridor is close enough from Pasadena to make a full night out very doable — and complicated enough in terms of parking and late-night rideshare availability to make the bus the obvious call. Midtown Houston along Main Street and lower Westheimer has some of the densest bar and club density in the metro, and trying to coordinate a group of 15 or 20 back to Pasadena at 2 a.m. via rideshare is an exercise in frustration: surge pricing, split cars, and someone always getting separated.
A Pasadena bachelorette party bus rental keeps the whole group together from the first stop to the last. Party buses in the 20–40 passenger range come with LED lighting, a bar area, and Bluetooth sound — the celebration is rolling from the moment you leave the driveway. Build your own itinerary: start with rooftop drinks in Midtown, hit a club on Washington Avenue, and end the night wherever you want with transportation back already planned.
Call 833-458-7001 to check what's available on your date.

Birthday, Sweet 16, and Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals in Pasadena
Pasadena has one of the most vibrant quinceañera and Sweet 16 cultures in the Houston metro, and a party bus arrival is genuinely one of the most memorable parts of the celebration. The city has no shortage of banquet halls and reception venues — from spots along Fairmont Parkway to halls near Spencer Highway — and getting the guest group together for the ride is an easy win with a 20–40 passenger party bus that matches the event's energy.
For adult milestone birthdays heading into Houston for a dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse or a night at a rooftop bar in the Galleria area, a Pasadena birthday party bus rental means nobody has to be the designated navigator on I-45 and everyone arrives together. Bus colors can sometimes be requested to match a theme — white, black, or silver options are worth asking about when you call.
Use the online form or call 833-458-7001 to check availability for your date.

Concert and Event Bus Rentals Out of Pasadena
Most of the Houston area's biggest concert and event venues sit 15–25 miles northwest of Pasadena, which puts your group squarely in the middle of post-show I-45 and I-610 gridlock if you're driving back. Toyota Center (1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002) hosts touring artists year-round in a 19,000-seat arena right in downtown Houston, where parking garages near the venue can top $40 on event nights and rideshare surge pricing after a sold-out show is predictably brutal. NRG Park (1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054) — home to NRG Stadium and the Toyota Tundra Texas Size Tailgate — draws stadium-level crowds where post-event exits onto Kirby Drive and Main Street routinely take 45 minutes or more.
A Pasadena concert bus rental takes all of that off your plate. Your group loads together in Pasadena, arrives at the venue without the parking scramble, and has transportation planned for the ride back — no surge pricing, no splitting up at the end of the night. Call 833-458-7001 or use the concert transportation page to check availability on your date.

Corporate Event Transportation for Pasadena Businesses
Pasadena is home to a significant concentration of petrochemical and industrial facilities along the Houston Ship Channel — companies like LyondellBasell, Chevron Phillips Chemical, and numerous refining operations employ large workforces that move between sites, training centers, and corporate events in downtown Houston on a regular basis. The Ship Channel corridor along TX-225 and the Pasadena Freeway (I-610 South Loop) carries heavy industrial traffic that slows predictably during shift changes and Houston's peak commute windows.
A Pasadena corporate event charter bus solves the coordination problem: employees load at one pickup point, the route is handled, and everyone arrives at the George R. Brown Convention Center (1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010) or a corporate venue in the Energy Corridor without anyone navigating unfamiliar roads or hunting for downtown parking. For smaller executive groups transferring between sites or heading to client meetings, a Sprinter van fits tighter schedules and urban streets. Call 833-458-7001 to discuss a recurring shuttle contract or single-event rate.

Private Event Transportation in and Around Pasadena
Not every group trip fits a named event category — and that's fine. Family reunions, church outings, graduation parties, holiday parties for local businesses, and weekend day trips to Galveston Island all fall under the umbrella of private group transportation, and the network serving Pasadena covers all of it. Galveston is only about 35 miles south via I-45 and the Gulf Freeway, and on a summer weekend that drive can stretch to 90 minutes in post-beach traffic — a charter bus turns that into a comfortable, coordinated group trip instead of a caravan that always loses someone.
For larger private events with guests coming from different Pasadena neighborhoods, a pickup-loop itinerary on a 40–56 passenger charter bus keeps everyone on one vehicle instead of juggling multiple departure points. Browse the private event transportation page for more on what the network covers, or call 833-458-7001 to talk through your specific itinerary.

Prom and Homecoming Party Bus Rentals in Pasadena
Pasadena ISD — which includes Sam Rayburn High School, Pasadena High School, Dobie High School, and South Houston High School — runs proms in the April–May window, and Pasadena sits right in the Houston metro's overall prom rush. Demand for party buses across Harris County spikes sharply during that 6-week period, and vehicles in the 15–30 passenger range — the right size for most prom groups — are the first to go.
Book by December or January for a May prom. Waiting until February or March typically means fewer vehicle choices and noticeably higher rates. A Pasadena prom party bus takes care of coordinated transportation for the whole friend group — parents get reassurance, and students get a memorable start to the night without anyone worrying about the ride home.
Call 833-458-7001 to request your date now, before the spring availability window closes.

School Field Trip and Event Bus Rentals in Pasadena
For teachers and administrators in Pasadena ISD, coordinating field trip transportation is one of the most logistically demanding parts of the school year. A charter bus or minibus found through Partybus-rental.net is often a more comfortable option for students and chaperones than a standard yellow school bus — climate control, reclining seats, overhead storage for backpacks, and onboard restrooms on select vehicles keep the ride manageable on longer routes.
Popular Pasadena ISD field trip destinations include the Houston Museum of Natural Science (5555 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030) in Herman Park, the Space Center Houston (1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058) — which is only about 10 miles from central Pasadena and a natural fit for science-focused groups — and the Houston Zoo (6200 Hermann Park Dr, Houston, TX 77030). ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network; mention that requirement when you request your quote. Call 833-458-7001 or check the school event transportation page to get started.

Sporting Event Transportation From Pasadena, Texas
Pasadena sports fans have a lot to choose from in the Houston metro — and the commute to most of it runs straight into some of Houston's worst congestion. NRG Stadium (1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054), home of the Houston Texans, sits about 20 miles from central Pasadena. After a Sunday afternoon game, the exits from the NRG complex onto Kirby Drive and S. Main Street back up significantly — rideshare pickup at NRG can run 30–45 minutes post-game during a sellout.
A charter bus or party bus drops your group at the stadium and stages nearby for the return trip, so you're moving while the parking lot is still gridlocked.
Toyota Center (1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002) hosts Houston Rockets games downtown, where the nearest parking garages run $25–$40 on game nights. Minute Maid Park (501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002) — home of the Houston Astros — is walkable from Toyota Center and faces similar downtown parking constraints. A Pasadena sporting event charter bus handles the full round-trip without the parking math.
Call 833-458-7001 to set up your game-day bus.

Wedding Transportation and Shuttle Service in Pasadena
Wedding logistics in the Houston area almost always involve moving guests between a hotel room block, a ceremony venue, and a reception space — sometimes all three in different ZIP codes. Pasadena reception venues, downtown Houston ceremony spaces, and hotel blocks along I-45 near Clear Lake or along the Gulf Freeway corridor can be 15–25 miles apart, which is manageable on a normal day and a coordination nightmare when you're also running a wedding timeline.
A Pasadena wedding shuttle bus turns that into a non-issue. Guests load at the hotel block, arrive at the ceremony together, and shuttle to the reception without anyone navigating in formal attire. For the bridal party itself, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the wedding-day getting-ready-to-ceremony route in style.
Clear pickup windows and staged departures keep your timeline tight. Because Partybus-rental.net makes it easy to compare details up front, the transportation piece stays off your plate entirely. Call 833-458-7001 to put a wedding shuttle package together.

Pub Crawl and Night-Out Bus Rentals in Pasadena
Pasadena's own bar scene runs along Red Bluff Road and Spencer Highway, with a cluster of local bars, honky-tonks, and neighborhood spots that make for a solid local pub crawl. For groups wanting to range further, the Houston bar corridor along Washington Avenue — sometimes called the "Washington Corridor" — is roughly 20 miles northwest and home to dozens of bars and clubs in a walkable stretch, where parking is limited on weekends and inconsistent throughout the night.
A Pasadena pub crawl party bus stages outside each stop while your group is inside, so there's no regrouping in a parking lot between bars and no one trying to figure out a rideshare at midnight. For wine-focused groups, the Texas wine country around Brenham and Fredericksburg is a longer day trip — a charter bus makes that distance comfortable and keeps everyone together for a full day of tasting without anyone watching their consumption. Call 833-458-7001 to put your route together.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Pasadena & Beyond

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pasadena Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Partybus-rental.net helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
How much does a party bus cost in Pasadena, Texas?
Party bus rental prices in Pasadena vary with vehicle size, the date, and how many hours you need. Rough planning ranges: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $175–$350/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $200–$375/hour; 20–30 passenger buses run $250–$425/hour; 35–50 passenger buses and minibuses run $300–$500/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Houston-metro peak periods — rodeo season (late February through March), prom season (April–May), and Texans home games — push rates up.
Call 833-458-7001 or use the online form and you'll have pricing for your specific trip in about a minute. The party bus prices page has more detail on how rates are structured.
What is Partybus-rental.net?
Partybus-rental.net is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation — not a bus company and not a motor carrier. It doesn't own vehicles or operate trips. What it does is connect you with pricing and availability from a large network of bus companies serving your area, so you can compare options in one place instead of calling around.
It's free to use, no account required, and a support team is available at 833-458-7001 every day of the year.
What's the best vehicle size for a group of 20–25 people heading to a Houston Texans game?
A 25-passenger party bus or a 28-passenger minibus is the right size for a group in that range. Both fit everyone comfortably with room for gear, and either can handle the I-45 run from Pasadena to NRG Stadium without issue. If your group is closer to 30 or you want extra seat space for everyone, a 30-passenger party bus gives you a comfortable buffer.
Call 833-458-7001 to confirm sizing for your exact headcount and check availability on the game date.
Can I book a one-way trip — for example, from Pasadena to IAH or Hobby Airport?
Yes, one-way packages are available through the network. Airport transfers are one of the most common one-way use cases — a single pickup in Pasadena and a curbside drop at Hobby or IAH, with no return leg required. Round-trip packages are also available if your group is flying in and needs pickup on both ends.
Mention your trip type (one-way, round-trip, or multi-stop) when you call 833-458-7001 or fill out the online form, and a support team can build the right package.
What's the difference between a party bus and a charter bus — and which one should I book?
A party bus is built for social group travel — perimeter seating, LED lighting, a bar area, and sound systems are standard. A charter bus is configured more like a motorcoach: forward-facing reclining seats, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays. Party buses top out around 50 passengers; charter buses go up to 56.
If the ride itself is part of the celebration, the party bus is the call. If you're moving a large group comfortably over a longer distance — say, Pasadena to San Antonio or a full-day corporate event shuttle — the charter bus makes more sense. The bus types guide breaks this down in full detail.
Is Space Center Houston close enough from Pasadena for a day trip by bus?
Space Center Houston (1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058) is approximately 10 miles from central Pasadena via TX-225 East and NASA Parkway — one of the closest major attractions to the city. On a weekend or school-day morning, the drive typically runs 20–25 minutes. Space Center Houston has a large surface parking lot with space for oversized vehicles; confirm group bus parking arrangements directly with their group sales team at (281) 244-2100 before your visit.
For school groups specifically, Space Center Houston offers structured educational programs — contact them directly to coordinate group arrival logistics.
How far in advance should I book?
At least two to three months out for most events, and earlier is always better. Houston-metro peak demand periods eat up availability fast: the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (late February through late March) is one of the largest events in the country and drives a significant spike in bus demand across the entire metro. Prom season (April–May) across Harris County is another crunch — Pasadena ISD alone has multiple high schools running proms in the same 6-week window.
For either of those, book by January at the latest to get the vehicle you want at a reasonable rate. For weddings, 4–6 months out is the standard. For lower-demand dates and smaller groups, 3–4 weeks of lead time can work — but earlier means more options and better pricing.
Call 833-458-7001 now to request your date.
Popular Pasadena Party Bus Destinations
Groups booking out of Pasadena head all across the Houston metro and beyond. Below are some of the most common destinations — along with the logistics you actually need to know before you go. Your destination doesn't have to be on this list.
Transportation can be requested to locations throughout the area; call 833-458-7001 and a support team will put together a package for wherever you're headed.

Space Center Houston
Space Center Houston (1601 E NASA Pkwy, Houston, TX 77058) is the official visitor center of NASA's Johnson Space Center and one of the most popular group destinations in the greater Houston area — and it's only about 10 miles from central Pasadena, making it unusually close for a venue of this scale. The surface parking lot is large and accommodates oversized vehicles, which makes bus logistics considerably simpler here than at many downtown Houston venues. Groups should contact Space Center Houston's group sales department at (281) 244-2100 to coordinate arrival windows and bus parking in advance, especially on busy summer and spring break dates when the facility sees its highest attendance.
Admission pricing varies by date; the site previously listed $34.95 for adults and $24.95 for children (ages 4–11) as of 2024, so check the official site for current prices and group rates. Phone: (281) 244-2100

NRG Stadium
NRG Stadium (1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054) is home to the Houston Texans and hosts the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo each spring — one of the largest annual events in the country, drawing more than 2.6 million attendees in 2026. From Pasadena, the route runs roughly 20 miles up I-45 North and the South Loop (I-610). Post-game and post-rodeo exits are notoriously slow; Kirby Drive and S. Main Street back up for 45 minutes or more after major events.
Prepaid parking is standard for Texans games; the official NRG Park parking page lists lot assignments and current pricing. A charter bus drops your group and stages nearby, so the return trip is planned before you even walk through the gates. Phone: (832) 667-1400

Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park (501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002) sits in downtown Houston's East End, about 21 miles from central Pasadena via I-45 North. It's one of the most centrally located ballparks in Major League Baseball — which also means parking is downtown-priced and downtown-limited. The nearest surface lots and garages run $20–$40 on game nights, and street parking in the surrounding blocks fills quickly for evening starts.
The stadium's official ground transportation and parking guidance is available on the Astros transportation page. A party bus or minibus rental from Pasadena means your group loads together, gets dropped near the Crawford Street entrance, and has the return leg handled — no one splitting off to different garages after the final out. Phone: (713) 259-8000

Toyota Center
Toyota Center (1510 Polk St, Houston, TX 77002) is a 19,000-seat arena in downtown Houston hosting Houston Rockets games, major touring concerts, and large-scale events throughout the year. It's about 20 miles from Pasadena via I-45, right next to Minute Maid Park in the dense downtown core. Parking in the Toyota Center district runs $25–$40 on event nights, and the blocks around the arena fill up quickly for evening concerts and weekend games.
Post-show rideshare demand downtown spikes sharply — expect surge pricing and 30+ minute waits after a sellout. The official Toyota Center parking page has current lot information. A bus from Pasadena drops your group at the arena entrance and has the return handled, so the surge pricing problem is simply not yours.
Phone: (713) 758-7200

Galveston Island
Galveston is 35 miles south of Pasadena via I-45 South — a completely reasonable day trip that turns into a significant traffic headache on summer weekends. The I-45 causeway narrows to a two-lane bottleneck at the Galveston approach, and Sunday afternoon northbound traffic returning from the island regularly backs up through Texas City and beyond. The Strand Historic District (Strand St, Galveston, TX 77550) and Pleasure Pier (2501 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX 77550) are the anchor destinations for most group day trips.
Galveston's Seawall Boulevard has on-street parking metered zones, and parking closer to the beach during peak summer dates sells out. A charter bus drops the group at Pleasure Pier or the Strand and stages nearby, so no one has to track down a parking space in a beach crowd. Book summer Galveston dates at least 6–8 weeks out.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (NRG Park, 1 NRG Pkwy, Houston, TX 77054) runs in late February and March; the 2026 event ran March 2–22 and drew more than 2.6 million attendees over its three-week run — making it the single largest annual event in the Houston metro by attendance. It is also, not coincidentally, the period when charter bus and party bus availability across Harris County gets tightest. Concert headliners during RodeoHouston pack NRG Stadium, which can seat 72,000–80,000 depending on configuration, and parking and I-610 access become a full logistical operation.
Groups heading from Pasadena to the Rodeo should plan to request transportation by January at the latest — available vehicles in the 20–50 passenger range go quickly once the rodeo lineup drops. The official RodeoHouston transportation page covers current shuttle and parking guidance. Phone: (832) 667-1000