Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Map and Driving Directions

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Valet Parking for Veterans:  Valet parking at the MEDVAMC main entrance is free for veterans with a VA I.D. card or appointment letter.

Wheelchair Assistance and Escort Service:  Veterans needing wheelchair assistance or escort services should go to the Main Entrance where staff assistance is available.

Parking Area Shuttle Service:  A free shuttle service is available to and from parking area.  Two vans run continuously, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Veteran &Visitor Parking Lot I & part of Lot J Controlled Parking Lot A - Volunteers Lot E - Physicians Lot F - Residents Lot P - Service/Care Line            Executives Lot Q - Spinal Cord Injury General Parking All other lots Buildings on VA Complex VA Medical Center S VA Regional Office T Visual Impairment Services U Fisher House V Fee Basis & Patient Account Services W Commercial Property X Support Buildings Bus Stops MetroLift Stop

From the West

Take I-10 East towards Houston. Exit toI-45 South.  Continue and exit TX 288 South.
Exit Holcombe Blvd. The Medical Center is located approximately 1 mile on the left.

From the East

Take I-10 West towards Houston.  Exit I-59 South.  Continue and exit TX 288 South.
Exit Holcombe Blvd. The Medical Center is located approximately 1 mile on the left.

From the North

Take I-45 South or I-59 South towards Houston.  Continue and exit TX 288 South.
Exit Holcombe Blvd.  The Medical Center is located approximately 1 mile on the left.

From the South

Take TX 288 North.  Exit Yellowstone Blvd.  Continue to Holcombe Blvd. and turn left.
The Medical Center is located approximately 1 mile on the left.

Public Transportation

The MEDVAMC is serviced by the Houston METRO with METROLift stopping at the main entrance and all other METRO buses stopping at the Old Spanish Trail (TCC/Nursing Home) entrance. Information about routes and schedules may be found at HOUSTON METRO * or by calling Metro at 713-635-4000. 

The Houston METRO offers discount fares to persons with disabilities and senior citizens. These discounts are available for both local and commuter fixed-route buses, which are all wheelchair accessible. Riders age 62 through 69 may apply for the senior citizen discount. Riders age 70 and over may travel for free using the 70+ lifetime pass if eligible. METRO’s RideStores are located downtown at 1001 Travis and 1900 Main St., open Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call METROLine at 713-635-4000 for more information on discounts or METRO RideStores.

Veteran Transportation

Transportation to and from the MEDVAMC in Houston from outlying areas is available by way of vans operated by various veteran service organizations and local government offices. The vans are operated as a free service for veterans seeking medical care at the MEDVAMC. Veterans are advised to call at least a week before their appointment, as several vans require reservations. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Call for availability, pick-up points, and schedule information:

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