Reedy Creek Parking with Shuttle!
The N.C. State Fair offers FREE off-site parking at the corner of Edwards Mill and Reedy Creek! With quick access to I-40 via Wade Avenue, this is the easiest lot to access as you make your way to the Fair!
Address: 4501 Reedy Creek Road, Raleigh, NC 27607
Reedy Creek Parking Hours Thursday, Oct. 17: 11 a.m. until one hour after gates close Friday, Oct. 18 - Sunday, Oct. 27: 8 a.m. until one hour after gates close |
Get to the Fair - Parking
Free parking is available on State Fair, Carter-Finley Football Stadium and PNC Arena properties.
Fairgoers are encouraged to take Wade Avenue to the Edwards Mill Extension to park in these lots. There may be exceptions if events are scheduled at Carter-Finley or PNC Arena. |
Get to the Fair - Park and Ride
Skip the parking hassle, and take advantage of our convenient Triangle-area Park and Ride options.
Park and Ride buses will drop you off at Gate 1 on Hillsborough Street, the perfect starting point for your fun-filled day. When you are ready to leave, just head back to the Gate 1 transit zone to head back to your car. Make note of the last pick-up of the night!
Raleigh / Cary | Durham | Garner | Chapel Hill & RTP
The State Fair Shuttle uses a special pass that contains a round-trip (2 rides). State Fair Shuttle Passes may be purchased at the shuttle stop. Service to the N.C. State Fair. Round trip fare is $5. Exact change, cash only.
*October 17th: GoRaleigh shuttles will operate from noon.-midnight on the first day of the fair.
For more information: Call 919-996-FAIR (3247) or visit
Shuttle Service begins at 3 p.m. on Opening Day, Thurs., Oct. 17th, and runs through Sun., Oct. 27. Buses depart hourly from the Durham Station.
Where do I catch the shuttle?
Free Park & Ride option on W Chapel Hill St (close to intersection with N Duke St) across from the NC Mutual Life Insurance Company.
How much does it cost? The State Fair Shuttle uses a special pass that contains a round-trip (2 rides). State Fair Shuttle Passes may be purchased at Durham Station or on the State Fair Shuttle. You may also pay a cash fare. Exact change required.
GoDurham ID, Medicare card, or government-issued identification is required for discounted or free fares. Multi-day pass or GoPasses will not be accepted.
*Fair Shuttle will drop off and pick up at Gate 1 of the fairgrounds.
Service provided Saturday, Oct. 19, Sunday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 26 and The State Fair Shuttle uses a special pass that contains a round-trip (2 rides). State Fair Shuttle Passes may be purchased at Regional Transit Center (RTC) or on the State Fair Shuttle. You may also pay a cash fare. Exact change required.
Fair Shuttles will use the 105 Bus Stop at RTC. |
Get to the Fair - Take the Train
For a real adventure, visit via North Carolina's AMTRAK with our special stop right in front of the North Carolina State Fair Oct. 17-27. The train stop is located just outside Gate 1 at the corner or Hillsborough St. and Blue Ridge Rd.
Getting to the N.C. State Fair Simply take the morning Carolinian 80 train that departs Charlotte at 6:45 a.m. The train stops in Kannapolis, Salisbury, High Point, Greensboro, Burlington, Durham and Cary before reaching the State Fairgrounds at 9:53 a.m.
Departing the N.C. State Fair To get home, take the return train Piedmont 77 departing the State Fairgrounds at 3:07 p.m. with stops in Cary, Durham, Burlington, Greensboro, High Point, Salisbury and Kannapolis, arriving in Charlotte at 6:10 p.m.
The special train stop is wheelchair accessible.
Book tickets online using Station Code NSF, and prepare to enjoy all the fair has to offer this year! Visit NC by Train for tickets. |
Carolinian 80 Departure Times | Piedmont 77 Arrival Times | |
Charlotte: 6:45 a.m. | Depart from the N.C. State Fair: 3:07 p.m. | |
Kannapolis: 7:10 a.m. | Cary: 3:12 p.m. | |
Salisbury: 7:28 a.m. | Durham: 3:32 p.m. | |
High Point: 8:02 a.m. | Burlington: 4:08 p.m. | |
Greensboro: 8:24 a.m. | Greensboro: 4:33 p.m. | |
Burlington: 8:46 a.m. | High Point: 4:49 p.m. | |
Durham: 9:27 a.m. | Salisbury: 5:23 p.m. | |
Cary: 9:47 a.m. | Kannapolis: 5:39 p.m. | |
Arrival, N.C. State Fair: 10:05 a.m. | Charlotte: 6:10 p.m. |