bayou shuttle service
713-538-RIDE (7433)

Q: Will you transport my kayak along with myself to the launch point?
A: YES! Our shuttle bus has plenty of room for you and our trailers can hold up to 12 kayaks or 6 canoes.

Q: I am planning a kayaking trip down the bayou and want to use your shuttle service, do I need to make an appointment?
A: Your Choice! If you want to park at your destination and get shuttled to your starting point, simply call us in advance and make a reservation so we are ready for you. Otherwise, simply call us when you are starting your trip and tell us where you want to end and we will meet you there and take you back to your vehicles. Remember, we don't start answering phones until 9am, so if you are taking an early start you should call us the day before to arrange pickup for when you are done.

Q: What if I want to Launch from a place that isn't one of the official launches on the Buffalo Bayou Paddling trail?
A: As long as it is a safe place to drive our shuttle bus and trailer we have no problem taking you to a launch facility of your choice.

Q: I live on the Buffalo Bayou and will finish my trip at my house. Will you pick me up from my house and take me to my launch point?
A: YES! As long as you are not out of the way from our route and our shuttle bus and trailer can easily navigate the streets, we have no problem picking you up from your location. 

Q: Can I ride the shuttle more than once in a single day?
A: YES! You can ride the shuttle as many times as you wish, as long as you are a valid member.

Q: Can I bring my bicycle on the shuttle to explore a different part of the bayou?
A: YES! Our shuttle has bike racks plus we have room inside the shuttle for additional bikes.

Q: I noticed you go to the unofficial dog park on Allen Parkway. Does this mean I can bring my dog onto the bus?
A: YES! All we ask is that you keep control over your pets, so they don't bother other guests or the driver. Also, should your pet have an accident on the bus, be courteous and help clean it up. Thank You!!!

Q: When does the season end if I get a season pass?
A: The season ends on September 30th of each year. The shuttle service will continue to run for the rest of the year by advance reservations and private bookings. We will also continue to offer rentals all year long.

Q: What is the weight capacity of the kayaks as I am a large individual?
A: The average kayak will support 425 pounds (total of all people and gear in the kayak). If you need a kayak that can support more, please let us know and we can arrange for a kayak that can support up to 500-520 pounds. Exceeding or coming close to the weight limit on a kayak will greatly increase your risk of the kayak becoming unstable and causing the kayak to tip over.

Q: What is the chance that the kayak will flip over and I will end up in the water?
A: You are embarking on a water adventure on a moving body of water. We provide skillfully trained guides to go along with all of our tours. Their job is to make sure you have a fun and safe journey down the Buffalo Bayou. If you have not paddled before we provide a basic paddling clinic before every tour. However, although it is rare, there is always a chance that nature will provide an obstacle that can cause your kayak to flip.