Weekend Service Enhancements: 

DART Light Rail 

DART will operate a modified service for Orange Line trains on Saturdays, Sundays, and on October 12 during the State Fair. Orange Line trains will operate between DFW Airport and Buckner Station. To reach the Fair, take the DART Green or Orange Line (weekends and Oct. 12 only) to Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue, which is at the fairgrounds entrance. Alternatively, ride to MLK, Jr. Station, situated south of R.B. Cullum Boulevard, which provides easy access to Gate 6 and the Cotton Bowl Stadium. 

Additionally, passengers can expect: 

• Trains to Fair Park will have increased capacity with more rail cars 

• Increased service frequency, with all train lines running every 20 minutes 

Trinity Railway Express (TRE) 

• Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will operate on all four Sundays during the Fair on a Saturday schedule 

• TRE passengers can transfer to the Green Line at Victory Station. Details are at TrinityRailwayExpress.org/StateFair 

DART "State Fair Flyer" Shuttles 

DART will operate special weekend bus shuttles called the "State Fair Flyer" on Saturdays, Sundays, and October 12 during the State Fair. Bus shuttles will be provided from transit centers to transport passengers directly to Lot 8 at Fair Park, departing hourly beginning at 9:30am until 5 pm.  

• Addison Transit Center 

• Glenn Heights Transit Center 

• Downtown Rowlett Station 

• Lake Ray Hubbard Transit Center 

The shuttles will leave the transit centers hourly and begin departing Lot 8 at 12pm. The last shuttle will depart Fair Park Lot 8 at 8pm. DART will have additional staff at each of these transit centers to assist riders with connections.   

Red River Rivalry Service Modifications 

On game day, DART will operate additional "State Fair Flyer" bus shuttles from City Line Bush, SMU/Mockingbird, and the transit centers referenced above to take fans directly to Lot 8 inside Fair Park. DART rail lines will run every 20 minutes throughout game day, with additional trains added to meet demand.  

Stay on the move with contactless payments 

DART offers four great contactless options that make buying your pass fast, safe, and convenient: 

• GoPass® app: Download the latest version of the app for free from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Just be sure to activate your DART pass before you board. 

• GoPass Tap card: Available at hundreds of participating retailers, GoPass Tap is the reloadable transit card that automatically gives you the best fare every time you ride. Simply tap your card to a reader on a DART rail platform or bus prior to boarding, and your fare is deducted automatically. (Note: GoPass Tap cards are valid for local fares only. GoPass Tap cards are not valid for travel on TEXRail, DCTA, or Trinity Metro.) 

• Credit or debit card: Buy your DART pass with any contactless credit or debit card. Just tap your contactless card to a reader on a DART rail platform or bus prior to boarding – and you're on your way to all the fun of the Fair. 

• Mobile device: Using your preferred mobile payment app – such as Apple Pay, Google Pay or Samsung Pay – simply tap your mobile device to a reader on a DART rail platform or bus to buy your pass. 

For extra savings, enter DART’s promo code, available on GoPass, when purchasing your ticket on the State Fair’s website to receive $5 off admission. Offer valid September 1- October 18, 2026 for online purchases only at bigtex.com. Limit four tickets per order. 

For more details, schedules, and updates, visit please visit DART.org/StateFair or download the GoPass® app.