Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) makes getting to the 2023 State Fair of Texas quick and easy. Enjoy your ride in air-conditioned comfort September 29 through October 22 without having to find parking or battling traffic and get dropped off at one of two gates on the fairgrounds.

Save up to $7 on fair admission with DART GoPass^®

DART takes you straight to the gate – and straight to the savings. Using the promo code provided in the DART GoPass app to receive $5 off fair admission Monday-Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, save $7. To enjoy this special pricing, simply enter the code 23DART when purchasing your fair admission on the State Fair of Texas website.

Green Line service

To get to the Fair, ride DART’s Green Line to Fair Park Station, located on Parry Avenue at the entrance to the fairgrounds, or to MLK, Jr. Station, located south of R.B. Cullum Boulevard and convenient to the Gate 6 entrance and the Cotton Bowl Stadium.

Service changes

Fair days are always busy days on DART rail and buses. Please visit DART.org/statefair to view the special DART Rail schedules.

Making the connection

DART Light Rail and Trinity Railway Express (TRE) passengers can easily transfer to the Green Line. Just look for trains saying, "Fair Park," "Buckner," or "Lawnview." To get to the Green Line:

• Southbound Red, Blue, and Orange Line passengers – transfer to the Green Line at Pearl/Arts District Station.
• Northbound Red and Blue Line passengers – transfer to the Green Line at Akard Station.
• Eastbound Orange Line passengers – transfer to the Green Line at Bachman Station.
• Extra Green Line trains will run between Victory Station and Lawnview Station from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. During those hours, trains on that portion of the Green Line will run approximately every 10 minutes.
• Every day during the fair’s 24-day run, all Orange Line trains will offer extended service to Parker Road Station.
• All rail lines will operate on a 20-minute frequency until 10:00 p.m. daily.
• Customers using the Denton County Transportation Authority should check DCTA.net for departure and arrival times to connect at Trinity Mills Station to DART's Green Line.
  

Riding the 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
  

Stay on the move with contactless payments

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

1. 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.
2. 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.)
3. 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.
4. 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.
   

Purchase a Local Day Pass for $6, good for DART Rail, local buses, and riding the TRE between DFW Airport/CentrePort Station and EBJ/Union Station. Tarrant and Denton County customers need a Regional Day Pass for $12. Details are available at DART.org/StateFair or by calling DART Customer Service at 214-979-1111.

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Two football games

Ride DART to the State Fair Classic between the Grambling State Tigers and Prairie View A&M Panthers on September 30. The Allstate Red River Rivalry game between The University of Texas Longhorns and the University of Oklahoma Sooners is on October 7.