Visiting the Department of Computer Science
at Rice University

This page aims to facilitate short-term visits from individuals and groups interested in our department. We welcome your interest and encourage you to contact Donna Jares, External Relations Coordinator, to schedule an official visit.

Houston Airport System

George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport provide air service for the greater Houston area.

Directions from airports to Rice (with maps)

Transportation

• Taxi
• United Cab Company: (713) 699-0000
• Yellow Cab Company: (713) 236-1111

• Limousine Service
• Samir's Transportation & Limousines - (713) 851-1210
• First Choice Limousines: (713) 977-5466

• Shuttle
  
• Coach USA / Express Shuttle USA: 713-523-8888
  Coach USA / Express Shuttle USA leaves both the Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport every half hour, operating daily from 5:25 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Service is provided to various locations throughout the Houston area, including most (but not all) of the hotels near Rice campus. The hotels recommended below provide van service to campus. Check with the concierge/front desk to schedule use of the van service.
  • Shuttle Fares:
    
    • Hobby Airport: $15.00 one way or $28 round trip
    • Intercontinental Airport: $20.00 one way or $36 round trip

Parking

Campus Map and Parking

Visitors may park in the Rice Stadium Lot and ride the shuttle to Duncan Hall, home of the Department of Computer Science.

• From University Blvd enter campus via Entrance #8.
  
• Pass the Police Department (on your left), and park in the visitors' section.
  
• Go to the nearest bus stop to catch the Inner Loop shuttle to Duncan Hall.
• Ask the driver to let you off at Duncan Hall. He/she will notify when you have reached the building.

Alternative parking information is available on an interactive campus map.

Finding the Department of Computer Science

• Upon entering Duncan Hall, take the east wing elevator or stairway to the third floor.
  • Via the stairway, take a left at the top of the stairs, and another left at the elevator. The department office is in the third hallway on your right, Room 3122.
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  • Via the elevator, turn right. The department office is in the third hallway on your right, Room 3122.

Recommended Hotels within 1 mile of Rice campus (ask for Rice discount)

The Warwick Hotel, 5701 South Main, Tele: 800-298-6199

Hilton Houston Plaza Hotel, 6633 Travis, Tele: 800-345-6565

Best Western Plaza Hotel and Suites at Medical Center, 6700 S. Main, Tele: 800-937-8376

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, 6800 Main, Tele: 800-465-4329

Hotels within 5 miles of Rice campus

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