Houston NASA Space Center: Round-Trip Transport + NASA Tip-Sheet

5.0(2)8 hFree cancellationBy Astroville Tours & Houston Charter Transportation

About this activity

Travel from Downtown Houston to Space Center Houston with convenient round-trip transportation aboard our comfortable Mercedes Sprinter Shuttle. Our NASA shuttle service makes getting from Houston to Space Center Houston in Clear Lake easy and hassle-free. Located 25+ miles from Downtown Houston, Space Center Houston is typically a 45–60 minute drive.

Enjoy approximately 5 hours to explore NASA exhibits and attractions including Independence Plaza, Rocket Park, Mission Mars, Artemis, the International Space Station, immersive presentations, and available NASA tram tours, including the historic Mission Control experience.

Our helpful NASA Tip Sheet provides insider tips for navigating Space Center Houston, finding must-see attractions, maximizing your visit, and signing up for available tram tours. After your NASA adventure, simply board our shuttle for a comfortable ride back to Downtown Houston.

What's included

✓5 hours of free time to explore the NASA Space Center at your own freedom
✓Enjoy air-conditioned, spacious shuttle
✓NASA Tip-Sheet (+20 languages) for tram tours and efficiently exploring the NASA Space Center
✓Round-Trip Transport from downtown departure point to NASA Space Center in our Mercedes shuttle
✓Skip-the-line at entrance gate with your professional driver on busy long line days (as applicable)

Not included

✕NASA General Admission ticket

Meeting and pickup

Please meet for check-in outside the Bank of America Tower (Capitol St. side) about 5 minutes before your departure time. Look for NASA shuttle to arrive in front of the giant, colorful Miro sculpture

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NASA General Admission ticket can be pre-purchased online or at the box office gate upon arrival.
Tram Tours at the Space Center are subject to availability determined by NASA dependent on seasonal & staffing factors.
To book the optional Mission Control Tram add-on tour, please contact us at least 48 - 72 hours in advance to purchase tickets (LIMITED AVAILABILITY).
Failure to arrive on time may result in a postponed tour subject to tour availability or an abandoned tour if we do not hear from you in advance of the scheduled start time.
Children below age of 6 are welcome to join the tour but require their own valid ticket.
In the event of bad weather, travelers may opt to reschedule for another date free of charge at their own discretion.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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