NTC 2027 · University of Houston · March 18–21
Getting here
Everything you need to travel to NTC 2027: flying into Houston, getting from the airport to the NTC hotel, and getting to the Moores School of Music on the University of Houston campus.
Your trip at a glance
1
Fly into Hobby (HOU)
The closest airport to the NTC hotel
About 2 miles from the Marriott
2
Shuttle to the hotel
Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport
The hotel runs an airport shuttle to and from Hobby
3
Drive to campus
About a 10-minute drive to the University of Houston
Moores School of Music · 3333 Cullen Blvd.
Flying in
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) · Recommended
Hobby is the closest airport to both the NTC hotel and campus.
- About 2 miles from the Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport
- The hotel offers an airport shuttle to and from Hobby. Call the hotel at 713-943-7979 to arrange pickup
- About 9 miles from the University of Houston (roughly 20–30 minutes by car)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Houston’s larger airport, with more nonstop flights, is on the north side of the city.
- About 25 miles from the University of Houston
- Allow 45 minutes or more by car, depending on traffic
- Plan on a rental car, rideshare or taxi to reach the hotel or campus
Hotel to campus
Driving directions
The Moores School of Music is at 3333 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77004, about a 10-minute drive from the NTC hotel. Directions from the University of Houston:
- From the NTC hotel (I-45 North toward downtown): Exit Elgin-Lockwood-Cullen → left on Elgin St → parking entrance on the left
- From downtown (I-45 South): Exit Cullen Blvd → right on Cullen → left on Elgin St → parking entrance on the right
Parking at UH
Elgin Street Garage
The closest garage to the Arts District. Use the visitor section: take a ticket when you enter and pay when you exit.
Lot 16B (Zone B)
Visitor spaces in the lot next to the Arts District. Pay by phone using the instructions posted in the lot.
Event-day parking
NTC will share event-specific parking instructions before the competition, so watch your email. UH game days and campus events can change what’s available.
Current rates and campus maps are on the University of Houston parking site.
Other ways to get around
Rideshare & taxi
Set your drop-off to Moores School of Music, 3333 Cullen Blvd. Rideshare is the easiest option from Bush Intercontinental (IAH) if you aren’t renting a car.
METRORail
The Purple Line stops on the south side of the University of Houston campus at the UH South/University Oaks station. Plan your trip at ridemetro.org.
Need a room? Book the NTC group rate at the Marriott Houston South at Hobby Airport.