Transportation

Explore convenient travel options between The Woodlands, Houston, and Dallas.

Transportation

The biggest soccer championship in the world is coming to Texas, which includes more than a dozen matches in Houston and Dallas. If you're staying in The Woodlands, relax before a match with convenient transportation services like the Soccer Shuttle and Vonlane. You can even explore The Woodlands between events on a complimentary Town Center Trolley!

Soccer Shuttle Service

Headed to a match in Houston? Plan an effortless round-trip experience with the Soccer Shuttle service, courtesy of a partnership between The Woodlands Township, Visit The Woodlands, First Class Transportation, and the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC). Designed to provide a convenient and stress-free travel option for both residents and visitors, the Soccer Shuttle will operate on all seven Houston match days.

 
SHUTTLE RESERVATIONS

Shuttle reservations are required in advance, and riders must present proof of their gameday ticket to board. Reservations are free and will be available beginning May 1, 2026. Please note, a non-refundable administrative fee of $8.50 (plus processing fees) will apply. Riders are encouraged to book early, as seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

At check-in, riders receive a color-coded wristband corresponding to their selected departure location, which must be presented for both departure and return trips.

A net full of soccer balls rests on a bright green field. The soccer balls are mostly white with swaths of metallic red and blue.

The Woodlands Express (aka Rodeo Shuttle) is a white city bus branded with "The Woodlands Township" and " THE WOODLANDS EXPRESS" along the side.

SHUTTLE DEPARTURE LOCATIONS

This dedicated transportation service connects The Woodlands directly to Houston Stadium (NRG) for all Summer 2026 soccer matches. Passengers may choose from three convenient departure locations in The Woodlands:

 
TOURNAMENT DATES & SHUTTLE SCHEDULE

Shuttle departure times are selected during the booking process and are scheduled to align with match times. Return service from the stadium will begin immediately after each match, with buses departing as they fill. All shuttles leave within one hour after the game concludes.

The Houston match schedule includes:

MATCH
DATE
MATCH TIMES
Germany vs. Curaçao Sunday, June 14 Noon
Portugal vs. Congo DR Wednesday, June 17 Noon
Netherlands vs. Sweden Saturday, June 20 Noon
Portugal vs. Uzbekistan Tuesday, June 23 Noon
Cabo Verde vs. Saudi Arabia Friday, June 26 7:00 p.m.
Round of 32 match Monday, June 29 Noon
Round of 16 match Saturday, July 4 Noon
 
Vonlane

When your favorite soccer teams come to Texas, travel in style to meet them! Vonlane offers luxury motor coach services connecting The Woodlands to Dallas and Austin. Skip the long security lines and relax with a reclining leather seat, complimentary Wi-Fi, and premier snack and beverage service. Designed for productivity and comfort, this private jet on wheels is ideal for travelers seeking a safe, stress-free alternative to flying or driving.

 
Town Center Trolley

Hop on a Town Center Trolley for a ride to the best hotspots in The Woodlands. This complimentary service provides transportation along a 4.1-mile route connecting you to Market Street, The Woodlands Mall, Waterway Square, and Hughes Landing. You can even plan your trip with the Passio GO! digital map, which includes stop locations and live tracking of all operating trolleys. Enjoy all the best shopping, restaurants, and attractions just steps from your hotel room!

Visit The Woodlands' 2025 Map of The Woodlands. The texture and coloring are like a watercolor painting, with a soft cream for business centers, blended greens for parks and nature centers, and blended blues for Lake Woodlands and The Waterway. Important businesses and/or attractions stand out with realistic black-and-white sketches of the primary buildings. Highlights include: Hughes Landing (with the Lakes Edge Boat House and Northshore Park), Market Street, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Town Green Park, Riva Row Boat House, Waterway Square, The Woodlands Mall, Pinecroft Center, George Mitchell Nature Preserve, and Texas TreeVentures. Other key attractions (with no set location) are also marked drawn attention to with sketches, including: a mounted patrolperson, shopping bags, tacos (restaurants), a stag (wildlife), a female jogger, a female kayaker, a man walking a dog, waterfowl, a golf cart, etc. Hotels are marked with light orange icons featuring a single bed. Parking is identified with a bright orange icon with the letter "P." On the left of the map, there is an orange outline of Texas and the "The Woodlands Texas" written across it in the Visit The Woodlands font. Below that is a compass with the VTW "W" logo inside it.

 
Parking

In The Woodlands, the days of circling the block for parking are long gone. Leave your vehicle in one of the many parking lots or garages near Town Center while you explore the area on foot or hop on a complimentary trolley for a tour of all the local hotspots. Most lots are free on a first-come, first-served basis, though some offer paid and valet options for an elevated experience.

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