Kansas City expands public transit for FIFA World Cup matches
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)
As Kansas City prepares to host six FIFA World Cup matches, officials are expanding public transit and launching shuttle services to help move hundreds of thousands of expected visitors throughout the region.
Argentina and Algeria will play the first match at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Arrowhead Stadium, which is being called Kansas City Stadium for the World Cup.
ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct
For fans attending matches, ConnectKC26 has a direct bus service to Arrowhead Stadium on match days from the FIFA fan festival, the Plaza or designated park-and-ride locations.
Park-and-ride locations include North Kansas City, Independence Center, Graceway and Oak Park Mall.
- $15 per rider, per match (round-trip)
- Service begins 3 hours before kickoff and runs 2 hours after a match ends
- A valid ConnectKC26 pass and valid match-day ticket are required
Exploring the Kansas City Metro area
To explore attractions, dining and shopping in the Kansas City area, ConnectKC26 is also offering visitors a "Region Direct" service. The service offers rides to 15 major attractions throughout the city, including:
- North Kansas City
- Boardwalk Square
- Liberty
- Worlds of Fun
- Independence Square
- Independence Center
- Lee's Summit
- 3-Trails Transit Center
- KC Zoo & Starlight Theatre
- Mission
- Oak Park Mall
- Overland Park Convention Center
- Lenexa City Center
- Lawerence
- The Legends
Rides will run about every 20 minutes, with the Lawrence stop running approximately every 30 minutes, according to ConnectKC26.
- 1-Day Pass per rider: $5
- 7-Day Pass per rider: $25
- Full Tournament Pass per rider: $50 June 11-July 13
Weekday hours are from Sunday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to midnight. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.
KC StreetCar
Kansas City's free two-mile route through Kansas City is also a way of getting around the city.
The streetcar provides level boarding and priority seating with several routes running from the River Market to the University of Missouri-Kansas City. The streetcar connects to the River Market, Power and Light District, Union Station and the Country Club Plaza neighborhoods.
Operating hours
- Monday-Thursday: 5 a.m. to midnight
- Friday-Saturday: 5 a.m. to 1 a.m.
- Sunday: 5 a.m. to midnight
No passes are required.
RideKC Bus
A public bus service that runs throughout the Kansas City metro area is another option available for those wanting to experience World Cup 2026 festivities and matches.
Fares start at $2 for a single ride, with daily and weekly passes available.
RideKC Bus runs daily from 5 a.m. to midnight.
For detailed routes, RideKC recommends downloading the RideKC mobile app or visit the transit app.
One of two RiverRunner rides from Jefferson City to Kansas City is sold out on Tuesday, according to Amtrak.
