Rent a Bus to the Red River Rivalry: The Complete Group Drop-Off, Parking & Game-Day Guide for the Texas vs. OU Cotton Bowl

There is no college football Saturday in America quite like Red River Rivalry weekend in Dallas. More than 92,000 fans pour into Fair Park, the State Fair of Texas is in full swing around them, Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs are hitting grills up and down the midway, and the Cotton Bowl gets split right down the middle — burnt orange stacking the south stands, crimson and cream filling the north. The question that decides whether your group glides into that atmosphere or spends its first hour fighting I-30 gridlock and hunting for a spot to park is simple: how are you getting there?

This guide answers it plainly, using Fair Park's own published information and the stadium's real parking rules, then walks your group through everything else that matters: which vehicle fits your headcount, what the price actually looks like, and exactly where the bus drops off so nobody is hiking a half mile from a remote lot before kickoff. The Red River Rivalry is one of our busiest single-day events all year, and we cover these pickups every October — so the logistics below come from doing it, not from guessing. For the full picture of how we handle sporting events across DFW, see our Dallas sporting event transportation service.

Why a Bus Changes the Red River Rivalry Entirely

Game day at the Cotton Bowl is not a normal stadium trip. Fair Park sits inside a dense residential grid just east of downtown Dallas, and on the Saturday of the Red River Rivalry — when 92,000-plus fans converge simultaneously with the full State Fair crowd — I-30 and I-35E slow to a crawl for miles in every direction. Traffic reporters consistently flag the I-30 corridor as one of the worst single-day backups in North Texas all year.

Most Fair Park lots run $30 per vehicle and fill hours before kickoff. The official rideshare drop-off at Gate 1 on Gurley Avenue handles thousands of cars, meaning wait times spike hard after the final whistle just when everyone wants to leave at once.

A Dallas charter bus rental to the Cotton Bowl cuts through all of it. Your group loads at one spot — a hotel, a parking garage, a bar in Deep Ellum — arrives together, and steps off near the gate while everyone else is still circling the Haskell Avenue entrance looking for somewhere to stash their car. There is no drawing straws for who has to stay sober, no five-car convoy that splits up somewhere on I-30, and no regrouping after the game in a lot where half the group forgot which row they parked on.

Call 903-421-9126 to lock in your group's spot.

Charter Bus Drop-Off at the Cotton Bowl: Gate 1 on Gurley Avenue

The Fair Park drop-off that matters for the Red River Rivalry is Gate 1, located at Gurley Avenue and South Haskell Avenue — specifically the 4200 block of Gurley. That is where Fair Park routes all rideshare and commercial vehicle drop-offs for Cotton Bowl events, per the official game-day transportation guidance published for the rivalry. It is also the closest curbside drop point to the Cotton Bowl's main entry, which means your group walks a short, direct path from the curb to the gate rather than hiking from a remote lot across the fairgrounds.

The approach that keeps your group moving: take I-30 to Exit 48A toward Haskell Avenue. Fair Park's own guidance specifically recommends that exit for quicker parking and drop-off access. Haskell Avenue runs directly south into the Gate 1 drop-off zone, and it is a far cleaner approach than trying to navigate 2nd Avenue or Parry Avenue when the fairgrounds grid locks up near kickoff.

Where the Bus Parks — Lot 15 and the Permit

Here is the detail that catches first-timers off guard: bus parking at Fair Park for Cotton Bowl events requires a pre-purchased bus parking pass, and it is not available at the gate. Per Fair Park's published event parking rules, oversized vehicles and charter buses are directed to Lot 15, and a bus parking pass runs approximately $150. That pass must be secured in advance — on Red River Rivalry day, with every lot at capacity and attendants directing traffic under time pressure, there is no improvising a spot for a 40-foot coach at the gate.

The math that makes the bus work in your favor: one bus parking pass at $150 covers your entire group, versus your crew each paying $30 for Fair Park's standard lot. Send 15 cars at $30 each and you have spent $450 before anyone touches a corny dog. One bus, one pass, one flat number split across however many people you brought.

We take care of the Lot 15 pass and the Gate 1 approach routing as part of the booking, so there is nothing to figure out on arrival morning. We recommend reviewing the official Fair Park parking page before game day to confirm current lot assignments and any event-specific changes.

Confirm Your Drop Point When You Book — Here's Why

Fair Park's event calendar is dense in October. The State Fair of Texas runs concurrently with the rivalry game — the 2026 fair runs September 25 through October 18, with game day landing squarely in the middle — and the combination of fair operations plus 92,000 football fans means traffic control, lot assignments, and drop-off routing can shift by year. Road closures in the residential streets east of Fair Park tighten each time the game draws a larger police presence.

Any guide quoting a fixed "pull up to this exact spot" instruction without a current-year confirmation is working from the last time someone checked.

Our team confirms your group's exact drop point, approach route, and bus parking assignment for your specific event date. We track the current-year transportation plan so you do not have to.

What Your Group Is Walking Into: The Red River Rivalry at the State Fair

The Red River Rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and the Oklahoma Sooners has been played at the Cotton Bowl every year since 1929, and it is the only major college football game in the country played inside an active state fair. That makes it unlike any other road trip in the sport. The game is contractually locked at the Cotton Bowl through 2036, per the standing agreement between Texas, Oklahoma, and Fair Park — so this is not going anywhere, and the crowd it draws reflects that permanence.

Game day at Fair Park means arriving early and staying long. Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs — invented right here in 1942 and still the single most iconic fair bite in Texas — have lines by 9 a.m. Big Tex, the 55-foot talking cowboy who greets every guest at the main entrance, is already working the crowd hours before kickoff.

The midway, the rides, and the State Fair's annual Big Tex Choice Awards food competition are all running full-tilt around the stadium. Groups that arrive 90 minutes before kickoff are often still on the fairgrounds at dinner, because the fair itself becomes the tailgate. That experience — corny dogs and rides and Big Tex and 92,000 football fans splitting the stadium down the middle — is the reason people fly in from Austin and Norman every October.

For your group, the bus is the infrastructure that makes all of it possible. You are not managing a caravan of cars, a designated driver rotation, and a post-game rideshare surge. You are on the midway eating something fried, and the bus is waiting when you need it.

Every Way to Get to the Cotton Bowl: An Honest Comparison

There are several ways to reach Fair Park on Red River Rivalry day, and we will be straight with you: a charter bus is not the automatic right call for every group. Here is an honest look at the options, scored on what actually matters when 92,000 people are all trying to get to the same place at the same time.

The honest read: for one or two people already near a DART Green Line station, the train is the smart, cheap call. DART runs the Green Line directly to Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue at the fairgrounds entrance, with trains every 15 minutes on game day and additional service added as crowds build. The agency also operates special express buses every 30 minutes from remote Park & Ride lots starting at 9 a.m., running directly into Lot 8 through the Midway Gate.

For solo fans or small groups near a rail stop, that is a genuinely good option — no parking, no surge pricing, no I-30 crawl.

The moment your party grows past a few cars' worth of people, though, the coordination math tips the other way. Multiple rideshare cars mean multiple ETAs, multiple fares, and a post-game pickup that runs 20–30 minutes after the game ends when every other Uber in East Dallas is already spoken for. Multiple cars mean $30 per vehicle in parking, a scattered caravan on I-30, and nobody able to have a drink.

One bus handles all of it for one flat number.

DART to the Red River Rivalry: What It Actually Looks Like

DART's Green Line is genuinely the best transit option for Dallas-area fans who live near the line — and it is worth understanding for out-of-town groups who might consider a hybrid approach. Fair Park Station sits on Parry Avenue at the fairgrounds entrance; MLK Jr. Station is one stop south on Robert B. Cullum Boulevard. Northbound Red and Blue Line riders transfer to the Green Line at Akard Station downtown.

On game day, DART adds capacity and runs trains every 15 minutes, with special express buses departing from Bachman Station, CityLine/Bush Station, EBJ Union Station, Pearl/Arts District, SMU/Mockingbird, Trinity Mills, and Victory Station every 30 minutes starting at 9 a.m.

The post-game reality, though: every transit route ends with a crowd. Fair Park Station platforms fill to capacity after a 92,000-person event, and wait times for the next available train can stretch 30–45 minutes when everyone exits at once. A bus group bypasses that entirely — you set your pickup window in advance, the bus is waiting nearby, and your group walks straight on.

Check DART's schedules and maps for current game-day service before your trip.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?

Not every Red River Rivalry group looks the same — a 12-person watch party heading down from Plano looks nothing like a 50-person alumni crew flying in from out of state. We offer a wide range of vehicles so you never pay for seats you do not actually need.

The right pick depends on two things: your headcount and whether you want the ride itself to be part of the experience. For fan groups who want the pregame to start the moment the bus leaves the pickup spot, a 15- to 50-passenger party bus comes with a built-in bar, color-changing LEDs, and a Bluetooth sound system that keeps the energy up from Deep Ellum to Gate 1. For larger crews or groups making a longer haul from Fort Worth or Frisco, a full-size charter bus gives you deep undercarriage bays for coolers and gear, plus an onboard restroom for the ride home.

ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know before your departure date.

Red River Rivalry Bus Rental Prices

Party Bus Dallas provides all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever book. The quote is built from a handful of clear factors, not a mystery formula:

• Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo are different rates.
• Total hours — how long the vehicle is dedicated to your group, including early arrival for the fair and the post-game wait.
• Mileage and pickup origin — a Deep Ellum pickup is a short run; a Frisco or Fort Worth origin adds mileage both ways.
• Date — Red River Rivalry day is peak demand in the Dallas market. Book early or expect premium pricing or no availability.

For real ranges to anchor your estimate: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The bus parking pass at Lot 15 (~$150) is a separate, pre-purchased cost on top of your rental quote. Pricing depends on mileage, time of year, and vehicle type, but you will never be surprised by hidden costs.

Here is the per-person math worth knowing. A single 56-seat charter bus replaces about 14 cars, each needing its own $30 Fair Park parking pass. That is $420 in parking alone, before gas, before the post-game Uber surge, and before you figure out who is staying sober.

Split the bus across 40 or 50 people and the per-head number routinely beats that combination — and you get a built-in designated driver, a rolling pregame, and the bus ready and waiting after the final whistle. Call 903-421-9126 any time for a free, all-inclusive quote at no obligation.

A Real Game-Day Example

Here is how a recent Red River Rivalry run went. A 42-person alumni group booked a 56-passenger charter bus with a Dallas pickup at 10:00 AM from a hotel parking lot near Uptown. The bus pulled up to the Gate 1 drop-off by 11:15 AM, two and a half hours before the scheduled kickoff window.

The undercarriage bays held a cooler, team gear, and a folding table the group used on the fairgrounds. Everyone spent the pre-game hours eating Fletcher's Corny Dogs, walking the midway, and watching the Cotton Bowl split into burnt orange and crimson. Post-game, the bus was waiting on Haskell Avenue for a 6:30 PM pickup — an hour after the final whistle, once the worst of the exit backup had cleared.

The 9-hour all-inclusive rental came to $2,450 — roughly $58 per person, with the driving, the parking, and the post-game rideshare surge all solved in one number.

Book Early — Red River Rivalry Day Fills Fast

The Red River Rivalry is the single busiest college football day in the Dallas-Fort Worth market, full stop. It is not just the 92,000 fans inside the Cotton Bowl — it is the State Fair crowd already in Fair Park, the alumni groups flying in from Austin and Norman, and every bus operator in North Texas fielding requests for the same Saturday in October. Available vehicles in the right size go months in advance for this game.

Current market patterns: groups that book by July for the October game get the right vehicle at the best price. Groups that call in September find fewer options and higher rates. Groups that call the week of the game often find nothing available.

Book by July or expect premium pricing or no availability. If your crew does this game every year, the move is to lock in your date the moment the schedule drops. Call 903-421-9126 to confirm availability for October 10, 2026.

Getting to Fair Park: Routes, Traffic & Timing

Fair Park sits about two miles east of downtown Dallas, bounded by residential neighborhoods and accessible primarily via I-30 from the west or I-45 from the south. On Red River Rivalry day, both corridors see significant congestion starting 90 minutes before kickoff and running well past the final whistle. Approximate drive times from common pickup points (before game-day traffic):

Those times double on game day, particularly on the stretch of I-30 east of downtown and on South Haskell Avenue as it funnels into the Gate 1 approach. WFAA traffic reporters consistently flag the I-30 corridor near Fair Park as one of North Texas's worst single-day backups of the year on Red River Rivalry Saturday — the combination of stadium traffic, active State Fair operations, and a limited street grid around the park creates a bottleneck that clears slowly in all directions. The recommended approach — I-30 to Exit 48A toward Haskell Avenue — is faster than the 2nd Avenue approach but still requires patience close to kickoff.

The upside of a bus: that headache is handled for your group. We work around the known congestion points, factor in the State Fair pedestrian traffic on the streets immediately surrounding the park, and set the bus's post-game pickup time in advance so your group is not standing on Gurley Avenue refreshing a rideshare app while 40,000 other fans try to do the same thing.

Flying In for the Rivalry? Airports, Hotels & Multi-Stop Runs

The Red River Rivalry draws out-of-town groups every year — Texas alumni flying in from Houston, OU fans coming down from Oklahoma City, and neutral fans just there for the spectacle of the game inside the fair. A bus solves the airport-to-game leg cleanly. The two main DFW airports are both easy single-pickup origins:

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), about 25 miles northwest of Fair Park, handles the majority of out-of-town arrivals. A charter bus picks your group up curbside at the international pickup zone, runs them to the hotel for check-in or straight to Fair Park, and has everyone at Gate 1 well before kickoff. This is the same service we cover year-round as part of our DFW airport transportation service — the Red River Rivalry pickup is the same operation, just with burnt orange luggage tags.

Dallas Love Field (DAL), about 8 miles northwest of Fair Park, is the closer option for Southwest Airlines travelers. Love Field pickups run directly down Mockingbird Lane or Harry Hines Boulevard to I-30 East, and the shorter distance makes timing clean for game-day arrivals.

For groups booking hotel blocks near Uptown, Victory Park, or the Design District, a single bus can sweep multiple hotel stops on the way to Fair Park, consolidate the group, and deliver everyone to Gate 1 together. On the return trip, the same loop in reverse means nobody gets stranded in an East Dallas neighborhood waiting for a rideshare that does not exist yet.

The State Fair of Texas on Game Day: What Your Group Needs to Know

The Red River Rivalry is the only college football game in the country played inside an active state fair, and that context shapes the entire day. Here is what your group should know before you arrive:

• The fair opens before the game, and your group should too. Fletcher's Original Corny Dogs — the fair's most iconic food, made right there in Fair Park since 1942 — start selling hours before kickoff and lines grow fast. Groups that arrive 90 minutes early eat, ride the midway, and stroll the grounds before the football crowd peaks. Groups that arrive at kickoff time walk straight into a wall of people on every path to the stadium.
• Big Tex is at the main entrance on the west side of the park. The 55-foot talking cowboy is the fair's signature landmark and the photo stop every out-of-town group wants. He is near the gate closest to DART's Fair Park Station and the State Fair's main pedestrian entry, not near the Cotton Bowl's Gate 1 drop-off on Gurley Avenue. Plan the walk accordingly.
• Food and fair admission are separate from game tickets. State Fair admission costs extra beyond the football ticket, and fair food is purchased separately at fair prices. Corny dogs, turkey legs, and the Big Tex Choice Awards finalists are the draws — budget accordingly and bring a fair-sized appetite.
• The stadium splits 50/50. Texas fans fill the south stands; Oklahoma fans fill the north. Both schools get equal ticket allocations at Cotton Bowl capacity. Your group should know which half they are in before they try to enter the stadium, because the gates are not interchangeable for the Rivalry.
• The fair midway stays open during the game. Groups that are not in the stadium for all four quarters often split their time between the fair and the football. The midway, vendors, and pavilions keep operating throughout game day.

Cotton Bowl Stadium Bag Policy

Per Cotton Bowl Stadium's current clear-bag policy, here is what you can and cannot bring into the stadium:

• Permitted: Clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags not exceeding 12″ × 6″ × 12″; one-gallon clear resealable plastic storage bags; small clutch bags or purses (not required to be clear) not exceeding 4.5″ × 6.5″.
• Prohibited: All other bags and containers, including coolers, cans, plastic bottles, thermos containers, and hard-sided bags.
• Medical device bags are permitted but subject to inspection at the gate.
• Express lanes are available at each gate for guests who do not bring bags into the stadium.

Bag policies can change by event, so confirm against the official Fair Park Cotton Bowl page before game day. Coolers and hard-sided containers belong in the bus's undercarriage bays during the game — another practical reason to have your group's gear stored in a vehicle rather than hauled in by hand.

Leaving Fair Park After the Game

Getting out of Fair Park after the Red River Rivalry is the single hardest part of the day for anyone who did not pre-arrange their exit. When 92,000 fans leave the stadium at once while the State Fair continues operating, the streets immediately surrounding the park back up in every direction. The Gate 1 rideshare pickup zone on Gurley Avenue handles enormous post-game demand — Uber and Lyft surge pricing typically runs two to four times standard rates in the 30-45 minutes immediately after the final whistle, and confirmed pickup times stretch long.

DART's Green Line and Fair Park Station see their heaviest platform crowds of the year post-game, and the first few trains that arrive after the final whistle fill to capacity.

With a bus, you sidestep all of it. Your group agrees on a pickup window with our team before the game — typically 45 to 60 minutes after the scheduled final whistle, enough time for the crowd to clear from the stadium gates to the Haskell Avenue pickup spot. The bus is right there when your group walks out.

No surge pricing, no platform crowding, no standing on Gurley Avenue watching a map refresh. The group loads up, recaps the game, and rides home while everyone else is still trying to get an Uber confirmed.

Trip Types We Cover to the Cotton Bowl

Different groups, same goal: everyone arrives at Fair Park together, energized, and with a plan. A few of the Red River Rivalry runs we handle most often:

• Alumni fan buses. Texas and OU alumni groups coming from across DFW or flying in from out of state. One bus collects everyone from their hotel, runs them to Gate 1, and reunites the group after the game — no caravan, no lost members, no designated driver.
• Corporate tailgate groups. Companies hosting clients or employees for the rivalry experience, often combining a pre-game State Fair visit with suite-level or premium tickets inside the Cotton Bowl.
• Out-of-town fan groups. Groups flying into DFW or Love Field who need a coordinated airport-to-fair-to-hotel loop. We handle all three legs in one booking.
• Party buses for the ride. Groups who want the pregame experience to start at pickup — built-in bar, sound system, LED lighting — and arrive at Gate 1 already in game-day mode.
• Mixed-fan buses. Some of the best Red River Rivalry buses we send out are half Longhorns, half Sooners, because the group is a family or an office that split down rivalry lines. The bragging rights determination starts before the fair gates even open.

Headed to another Dallas stadium on a different trip? We offer the same group service to AT&T Stadium in Arlington for Cowboys games and to American Airlines Center for Mavericks and Stars events — and we coordinate multi-stop itineraries through our Dallas group transportation services for groups hitting more than one venue.

Booking Your Red River Rivalry Bus

Booking is the easy part. Have these details ready and we can turn a quote around fast:

1. Group size and vehicle preference. Headcount determines which vehicle fits without overpaying for empty seats.
2. Pickup location and time. Hotel, parking garage, Deep Ellum bar — wherever the group is gathering before the fair.
3. How much fair time you want. Groups arriving 90 minutes before kickoff get the full corny dog and midway experience; groups arriving at kickoff walk into full stadium traffic. Tell us the vibe you want and we will plan your arrival time around Gate 1.
4. Post-game pickup window. Set this before the game, not after. We confirm your pickup spot so your group has a plan the moment they walk out of the stadium.

A few things that come up constantly: yes, the bus can wait during the game — it is booked as a block of hours, so the vehicle is yours for the day. Yes, ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just let us know before your departure date so we can reserve the right vehicle. And yes, October 10 books up fast — the earlier you lock in, the better your options on vehicle size and pricing.

Call 903-421-9126 to check availability and get your group's quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does a charter bus drop off at the Cotton Bowl for the Red River Rivalry?

Drop-off for commercial vehicles and rideshare at Cotton Bowl events is at Gate 1, located at Gurley Avenue and South Haskell Avenue — specifically the 4200 block of Gurley. The best approach is I-30 to Exit 48A toward Haskell Avenue, per Fair Park's own game-day guidance. Gate 1 is the closest curbside drop point to the Cotton Bowl's main entry, putting your group steps from the stadium rather than on a long walk across the fairgrounds from a remote lot.

Where do buses park at Fair Park for the Red River Rivalry?

Charter buses park in Lot 15 at Fair Park, and a bus parking pass is required — approximately $150, purchased in advance. Standard vehicle lots ($30 per car) do not accommodate oversized vehicles, and no bus parking passes are sold at the gate on game day. We take care of the Lot 15 pass and the correct approach routing as part of your booking.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to the Red River Rivalry?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including fair time and post-game wait), your pickup origin, and the game date. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour. The Lot 15 bus parking pass (~$150) is a separate pre-purchased cost.

We provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds — call 903-421-9126 or use our online quote tool.

How early should we arrive at Fair Park for the Red River Rivalry?

Plan to arrive at least 90 minutes before kickoff if you want any time on the State Fair midway — and two hours early if your group wants Fletcher's Corny Dogs, a walk past Big Tex, and a drink before the game. Fair Park lots fill and traffic on Haskell Avenue backs up significantly in the final 60 minutes before kickoff. Groups on a bus can time their arrival without worrying about lot availability.

What is the bag policy at Cotton Bowl Stadium?

Each guest may bring one clear plastic bag no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear resealable bag, plus a small clutch no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Coolers, cans, hard-sided containers, and non-clear bags are prohibited. Express lanes are available at each gate for guests arriving without bags.

Confirm current policy at the official Fair Park Cotton Bowl page before game day.

Is DART a good option for the Red River Rivalry?

DART's Green Line is a solid option for individuals or small groups already near a station. The Green Line stops at Fair Park Station on Parry Avenue directly at the fairgrounds entrance, with trains running every 15 minutes on game day. DART also operates special express buses from multiple Park & Ride locations.

The post-game platform crowds at Fair Park Station are heavy — expect a wait after the final whistle. For groups of 10 or more, a private bus is almost always the faster and simpler post-game exit.

How far in advance should we book a bus for the Red River Rivalry?

By July at the latest for October 10, 2026. The Red River Rivalry is the busiest single college football day in the DFW market, and right-size vehicles go months in advance. Groups that wait until September frequently find limited availability and higher rates.

Groups that call the week of the game often find nothing. Lock in your date early — call 903-421-9126 now to check availability.

Can the bus wait for us during the game and fair?

Yes. The bus is reserved as a block of hours, so it can wait during your time in the stadium and on the fairgrounds. You set a post-game pickup window with our team before you leave for the gate, so the bus is right there when your group walks out — no surge pricing, no platform wait, no Gurley Avenue rideshare scramble.

Do you pick up groups from DFW Airport or Dallas Love Field for the game?

Yes — airport pickups to the Cotton Bowl are a common booking for out-of-town fan groups. One bus collects your group at baggage claim at DFW (about 25 miles from Fair Park) or Love Field (about 8 miles), runs them to their hotel and then to Gate 1, and reunites everyone after the game for the return trip. Tell us your arrival details when you book and we will build the full-day itinerary around your flights.

Book Your Red River Rivalry Bus Today

The Cotton Bowl on Red River Rivalry day is one of the great college football experiences in the country — 92,000 fans, the State Fair of Texas in full swing around them, Fletcher's Corny Dogs and Big Tex and the midway before kickoff, and a stadium split perfectly down the middle between burnt orange and crimson. Party Bus Dallas has access to a wide fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos across the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and we drop your group at Gate 1 while everyone else is fighting I-30. Give us a call any time at 903-421-9126 for an all-inclusive price quote — or use our online tool for instant availability. October 10 fills fast.

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Sources & Last Verified

Parking rules, drop-off zones, bag policies, and transit schedules at Fair Park and Cotton Bowl Stadium change by event and season. Details in this guide were verified against official sources in June 2026. Confirm event-specific figures against the official pages below before your trip.

• Fair Park — Cotton Bowl Stadium (venue address, event policies, drop-off zones)
• Fair Park — Parking (lot assignments, bus parking, oversized vehicle rules)
• DART — Make DART Your Ride to the Red River Rivalry (Green Line service, express buses, Park & Ride)
• WFAA — Texas-OU Red River Rivalry: How to Get to the Game (parking, rideshare drop-off, approach routes)
• WFAA — Traffic Tips for the Cotton Bowl (I-30 congestion, approach road guidance)
• State Fair of Texas — Fair Time Sports / College Football (game-day fair operations, Big Tex, food)
• Red River Showdown — Official Game Information (tickets, traditions, 2026 date)