Houston transit officials have rolled out what might be one of the tournament’s easiest wins: a special $32 FWC26 pass that lets riders hop on and off local buses, METRORail and METRO’s curb2curb on-demand service for ten consecutive days. The deal also includes the 500 Downtown Direct route, giving visitors and locals a way to move between downtown, fan zones and airport connections without watching the meter. Passes are being sold at METRO RideStores and at a METRO desk inside IAH Terminal E so travelers can grab one soon after they land.
How The FWC26 Pass Works
According to a post shared by City of Houston, the FWC26 10-day transit pass costs $32 and is valid for a consecutive 10-day period once activated. During that stretch, riders get unlimited trips on local bus and rail service, METRO’s curb2curb on-demand rides and the 500 Downtown Direct, turning one purchase into a single ticket option for getting around during the World Cup frenzy.
Where To Buy And Pickup Points
METRO’s store directory lists RideStores at the Downtown Transit Center (1900 Main St.) and Fannin South Transit Center (1604 West Bellfort Ave.), along with Main Street Square as another downtown spot where riders can buy passes and reload RideMETRO cards. For full addresses, business hours and services at each site, check METRO RideStores.
Who This Is For
The pass targets visitors staying in town for several days and locals planning multiple match-day trips, since the 10-day window lets riders skip paying single fares over and over. Because the pass includes curb2curb on-demand service, people staying in neighborhoods away from the rail lines still have a METRO option for last-mile links during the tournament.
Match-Day Tips
Transit officials suggest buying or reloading your card at a RideStore or the METRO desk at IAH before heading to a match to avoid extra lines on game days, then loading the FWC26 pass onto a RideMETRO card so it is ready to tap. Expect heavier crowds and give yourself more time to travel, and check for any route alerts in the RideMETRO and METRO On Demand apps before you head out.
