Routes & Schedules
View routes, schedules and holiday service information for The Woodlands Express in one convenient place. Find detailed route maps, departure times and any holiday schedule adjustments to help you plan ahead and stay informed for a smooth and reliable commute.
Routes
Access route information for Downtown, the Texas Medical Center, Greenway Plaza and the Energy Corridor, available in both English and Spanish, with downloadable PDF maps for easy reference.
The Museum District is now included in the Texas Medical Center Route
Commuters from The Woodlands Park and Ride locations now have the option to access the Houston Museum District via any bus traveling the Texas Medical Center route, with eight morning trips to the heart of the Museum District and nine afternoon trips returning to The Woodlands.
Weekday Schedule
View weekday schedules for The Woodlands Express, with service operating Monday through Friday except on select holidays. Schedules are available to download in PDF format for easy access, and the holiday schedule provides full details on service availability throughout the year.
Departure times for the Texas Medical Center and the Museum District route:
- Sawdust: 6:10 a.m., 7:15 a.m.
- Research Forest: 5:45 a.m., 6:15 a.m., 7:15 a.m.
- Sterling Ridge: 5:25 a.m., 6:45 a.m.
Holiday Schedule
The Woodlands Express runs regular hours Monday through Friday, except on the following holidays.
- New Year's Day | January 1, 2026
- Good Friday | April 3, 2026
- Memorial Day | May 25, 2026
- Independence Day | July 3, 2026
- Labor Day | September 7, 2026
- Thanksgiving | November 26, 2026
- Black Friday | November 27, 2026
- Christmas Eve | December 24, 2026
- Christmas Day | December 25, 2026
- New Year's Day | January 1, 2027
In addition to these holidays, weather or other unforeseen events may impact service. Sign up for Transit Alerts to receive timely notifications and updates.
Sign Up for Alerts
Express Bus Tracker Map
Wondering where your bus is? Meet The Woodlands Express GO—the official app for tracking The Woodlands Express buses. With real-time updates and complete route details, the app makes it easy to plan your ride and stay on the move. Designed to give passengers instant access to reliable travel information, it’s your go-to tool for navigating The Woodlands Express system. Download today!
Don’t have the app? No problem—use the Tracker map below to follow your bus in real time. View color-coded routes from all the Park and Ride locations!
Explore the Express Bus Tracker Map
Alerts
For the most reliable transit updates, sign up for Transit Alerts to receive emails and notifications about weather impacts, service interruptions, route changes and more. We also encourage you to follow Township social media channels.
Sign Up for Alerts