Express Service - Airport To Downtown
ConnectKC26 Airport Direct is your free, no-hassle ride between Kansas City International Airport (KCI) and downtown Kansas City, MO.
- Cost: FREE (roundtrip).
- Route: Direct service between KCI and the ConnectKC26 Bus Mall (27th Street and Main Street), just two blocks from the FIFA Fan Festival™.
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- How to Ride: A valid ConnectKC26 Pass is required. Service will run approximately every 15 minutes.
Comfort & Convenience For Ticketholders
ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct is the best way to get to Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) on match day. Skip the traffic and stress.
- Cost: $15 per rider, per match (round-trip).
- Route: Service for ticketholders from the FIFA Fan Festival™, the Plaza, or designated park-and-ride locations directly to the stadium.
- Hours: Service begins 3 hours before kickoff and runs until 2 hours after the match ends.
- How to Ride: A valid ConnectKC26 Pass and a valid match-day ticket are required.
Bus Service To Explore The Region With Ease
ConnectKC26 Region Direct is your pass to adventure. Enjoy unlimited rides between the FIFA Fan Festival™ and destinations across the region for dining, shopping, entertainment and more!
- Cost: 1-Day Pass $5 | 7-Day Pass $25 | Full Tournament Pass $50 (unlimited rides).
- Route: Connects the FIFA Fan Festival™ with stops across the region.
- Hours: Weekdays Sun–Thurs: 10 a.m. - Midnight | Weekends Fri–Sat: 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
- How to Ride: A valid ConnectKC26 Pass is required. Service will run approximately every 20 minutes. The Lawrence stop will run approximately every 30 minutes.
*Extended hours will accommodate FIFA Fan Festival™
Region Direct to the K
Service connects Kauffman Stadium to the FIFA Fan Festival™ and Independence Center on all 13 Kansas City Royals home game days (June 11-July 6).
- Cost: Included with a valid ConnectKC26 Region Direct Pass. 1-Day Pass $5 | 7-Day Pass $25 | Full Tournament Pass $50 (unlimited).
- Route: Service from the FIFA Fan Festival™ bus mall or Independence Center stop to Kauffman Stadium Lot L.
- Hours: Buses run every 20 minutes, starting two hours before the first pitch and running one hour past the final out. View the Royals game schedule and more.
Johnson County United Link offers convenient, unlimited rides connecting Johnson County, KS neighborhoods with the ConnectKC26 Region Direct service.
- Cost: 1-Day Pass $5 | 7-Day Pass $25 | Full Tournament Pass June 9-July 13 $50 (unlimited).
- Route: Circulates between Johnson County neighborhoods and connects to select Region Direct locations.
- Hours: Standard service hours 10 AM–10 PM. Click here for information on expanded operating hours.*
*Extended hours will accommodate FIFA Fan Festival™ and match days. - How to Ride: A valid pass is required. Visit Johnson County United Link for more information.
Two tournament services are available for fans with accessible transportation needs: KC2026 Accessible Transportation Services (following ConnectKC26 routes) and RideKC Freedom On-Demand (ride-hailing).
Complete a one-time registration, then book and pay for your trips directly in the RideKC Freedom app.
