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STAR Transit Provides Transportation Connections to State Fair of Texas

Posted on by Kim Britton

For Immediate Release

STAR Transit Provides Transportation Connections to State Fair of Texas

TERRELL, TX — September 29, 2025 — STAR Transit, a regional public transit agency, is proud to provide transportation connections to the State Fair of Texas.  Riders can conveniently take STAR Transit to a variety of DART stations to connect to Fair Park.

“STAR Transit is proud to connect residents and visitors to the State Fair,” says Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit executive director.  “For just a few dollars, you can connect to the State Fair with STAR Transit and DART, saving the expense, time, and headache of finding parking near the fairgrounds.”

STAR Transit conveniently connects to DART at seven southeast Dallas County locations:

  • Buckner Station via Balch Springs Midtown Express 101; STARNow
  • Camp Wisdom Station via STARNow
  • Glenn Heights Park & Ride via STARNow
  • Lake Ray Hubbard Transit Center via STARNow
  • Lawnview Station via STARNow (Operates in Mesquite/Balch Springs on Saturdays, 8 am – 5 pm)
  • Red Bird Transit Center via STARNow
  • UNT Dallas Station via STARNow

“Whether you take on-demand STARNow service or the fixed-route, STAR Transit connects you to where you want to go,” adds Henricks.

STAR Transit provides public transit in Kaufman County, Rockwall County, Balch Springs, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Hutchins, Mesquite, Seagoville, Lancaster, Hutchins and Wilmer.  For more information on how to use STAR Transit to connect to the State Fair of Texas, visit STARtransit.org/how-to-ride/connections-to-DART, or call 877-631-5278.

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About STAR Transit.  Founded in 1988, STAR Transit is the fourth-largest transit agency in the North Central Texas region—and the largest not funded by sales tax.  Revenues are derived from federal and state grants as well as local partnerships with cities, counties, and businesses.  STAR Transit provides safe, affordable, and convenient transportation to the general public, persons 60 and older, veterans, and individuals with disabilities for access to jobs, healthcare, personal services, retail, entertainment, and more.  Over 100 employees are responsible for providing more than 215,000 rides annually.  The agency is headquartered in Terrell, TX.  For more information, visit STARtransit.org.