Types of Transportation Available to Campus
The University of St. Thomas is accessible not only by car, but by various forms of mass transportation. The university is on or near several routes on the Houston METRO system, within two miles of a passenger bus (Greyhound) station, within five miles of an Amtrak station, and serviced by two airports. The closest airport is William P. Hobby Airport (12 miles). The university is within 25 miles of George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Intercontinental Airport:
As you exit the airport, follow the signs to US 59. Take US 59 South, which is also marked as "Downtown," and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the university will be on your right.
From Houston Hobby Airport:
As you exit the airport, turn right on Airport Blvd. And drive two miles to I-45. At this intersection, proceed under the bridge, turn left, and get on I-45 headed north. Take I-45 north to US 59. Take US 59 South, and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the university will be on your right.
From I-10 East:
Head west on I-10 towards downtown Houston, until you hit US 59. Take US 59 South, which is also marked as "Downtown," and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the University will be on your right.
From I-10 West:
Head east on I-10 towards downtown Houston, and exit Studemont. Turn right on Studemont, and drive until the same street becomes Montrose Blvd. The University of St. Thomas is at 3800 Montrose Blvd.
From US 59 North:
Head south on US 59 towards downtown, and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the University will be on your right.
From US 59 South:
Head north on US 59 towards downtown, and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn left at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the University will be on your right.
From I-45 North:
Head south on I-45 towards downtown, and exit onto US 59. Take US 59 South, and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the University will be on your right.
From I-45 South:
Head north on I-45 towards downtown, until you reach US 59. Take US 59 South, and exit at Shepherd Street. Turn right at the light on Shepherd Street, and proceed to the second street light, which is West Alabama. Turn right at West Alabama. Drive one mile on West Alabama to Yoakum, and the University will be on your right.
Local Accommodations
The University of St. Thomas has many nearby hotels including Hotel Derek, and various hotels in the Galleria and Greenway Plaza areas.