Johnson County announces schedules for World Cup transit routes

White bus with black windows with Johnson County United logo on the side

Johnson County has released its schedule for bus services in support of FIFA World Cup 2026™, including anticipated dates and times of operation for each service.

Johnson County will operate two services this summer during the soccer tournament: an airport drop-and-ride service and circulator routes connecting Johnson County cities.

Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride

Map of Johnson County United Drop and Ride routes in Johnson County

Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride will provide direct, free shuttle service from Kansas City International Airport to Lenexa City Center and the Overland Park Convention Center.

This service will be drop-off service only, with no long-term parking available at the Overland Park Convention Center or Lenexa City Center. This service will be available for all airport-related travel during its operation, and is not solely for trips related to FIFA World Cup 2026™.

Dates/Times of Operation

The Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride service will operate with 30-minute frequencies daily between June 1 and July 16. It will operate with 60-minute frequencies daily beginning on July 17, running as long as funding is available.

  • Mondays-Fridays: 4 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Sundays: 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Johnson County United Link

Map of Johnson County United Link routes in Johnson County

The Johnson County United Link bus service will provide a connection for residents and visitors looking to travel among Johnson County cities. It will also link riders to the ConnectKC26 Region Direct and ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct, which provide public transportation to the stadium on match days, regional attractions and FIFA Fan Festival™.

The service will include three routes overlapping at Oak Park Mall and will connect the cities of Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Overland Park and Shawnee.

Rates for the Johnson County United Link service will include $5 for a day pass, $25 for a seven-day pass and $50 for a tournament pass. In partnership with KC2026, Johnson County set these rates to match those being offered by the ConnectKC26 transit system.

Dates/Times of Operation

The Johnson County United Link service will operate from June 9 to July 13, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.

Dates with standard service, with buses running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.:

  • June 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
  • July 2, 7, 8, 9, 13

Dates with late night service, with buses running from noon to 2 a.m.

  • June 12, 13, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26
  • July 1, 4, 12 

Dates with maximum service, with buses running from 2 p.m. to 4 a.m.

  • June 27
  • July 3, 11

Dates with extended service, with buses running from 10 a.m. to midnight.

  • June 14, 19
  • July 5, 6, 10

Times are approximate and may change due to traffic or weather. Timetables with scheduled arrival and departure times are available at jocogov.org/transit. Riders are encouraged to download the Transit app for route mapping, locations of buses and other critical system information. Additionally, please check johnsoncountyunited.com for the latest information on transit service, community events and more.

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