Car-free options for reaching the popular event.
Attendees to the Texas State Fair have multiple non-driving options for getting to the event grounds, according to an article by Ileana Garland in Lone Star Live.
Rather than paying $30 for a parking spot, people visiting the fair can use the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) system to access the fairgrounds. “DART is increasing train frequency and extending operating hours throughout the fair’s 24-day run. It also has a special schedule on Saturday, Oct. 12, for the Red River Showdown at Fair Park’s Cotton Bowl Stadium.”
The Denton County A-Train and Trinity Railway Express also connect with DART lines that can reach the fair.
Garland notes that the fair also has designated drop-off areas for rideshare services and bike racks at several entrances.
Read the full story: How to reach the State Fair of Texas without driving: public transit, Uber and more
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