Shuttles & Transit
Please note this information has not yet been updated for 2027.
Looking to avoid traffic around the State Fair Park? From local transit system routes to the bar & restaurant shuttle program, choose from one of these great options below to save the hassle.
Private shuttles are more than welcome but are recommended to coordinate with State Fair in advance. See the Bus Groups section below for more information.
State Fair Bar & Restaurant Shuttle Program
Making transportation easy and safe for our Fairgoers is a priority and we’re excited to introduce this program with local establishments. See our list of participating bars and shuttles here!
Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS makes it easy to get to State Fair Park using regular bus service:
Route 18:
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- Route 18 has multiple bus stops along Greenfield Avenue on the southern side of State Fair Park. The bus stops closest to State Fair Park on Greenfield Avenue are at S. 84th (Expo Center), S. 81st (Gate 1 – Milwaukee Mile Track or Gate 2 – Milwaukee Mile Grandstand).
- Route 18 operates every 15-20 minutes between the hours of 4:03am and 1:41am on weekdays, between 4:33am and 1:02am on Saturdays and between 6:00am and 1:41am on Sundays/Holidays. See the full schedule and view a map of the routing here.
- Route 33:
- Route 33 has multiple bus stops along S. 84th Street on the western side of State Fair Park. The bus stops closest to State Fair Park on S. 84th Street are at Greenfield (Expo Center), Washington (Gate 4), Schlinger (Gate 5) and Adler (Pettit National Ice Center).
- Route 33 operates between the hours of 5:43am and 6:06pm on weekdays, between 10:27am and 5:29pm on Saturdays and between 10:53am and 5:36pm on Sundays/Holidays. See the full schedule and view a map of the routing here.
Pay your fare with just about anything in your wallet!
- WisGo Card (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
- Umo App (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
- New! Contactless payment for regular route service makes it even easier to pay, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards or debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, smartwatches and smartphones. Simply tap and pay!
- Cash (full fare)
Transit Plus paratransit service is available for 2026 State Fairgoers. Eligible clients may contact Transdev at: 414-817-9860, to schedule a ride to the fun! Drop off and pick up location is adjacent to the large Ferris wheel. Vans enter the Gate 2 Entrance located on 84th Street just north of Greenfield Avenue.
Waukesha County Shuttle Service
The State Fair Shuttle between Waukesha County and the Wisconsin State Fair will not be operating for the 2026 Wisconsin State Fair due to a driver shortage.
Bus Groups
We make it easy to bring your bus group to State Fair!
When arranged in advance, you can enjoy FREE bus parking and FREE admission for your bus driver.
Contact the Group Sales Department at groupsales@wistatefair.com to plan your trip.