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!


We will also provide FREE shuttles! You'll be dropped off just across from Gate 8 on Trinity Road, and pick up will occur at the same location. Shuttles will run continuously. Drop off and pick up will be at Gate B Carter Finley Stadium. Amenities on site will include a covered waiting area, portable restroom facilities and drink machines.

 

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.

Recreational vehicles are not allowed to remain in the parking spaces managed by the State Fair between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m.

Neighboring Private Lots: During the Fair, neighboring residents frequently convert parts of their property to small parking lots. This is not controlled by the State Fair.

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

 

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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.

  • Cary: Cary Towne Center Shopping Mall
    (near the Triangle Aquatic Center)
    8:30 a.m.- Midnight* | Non-Stop Express Shuttle - Every 30 Minutes
    Take I-40 to Exit 291 - Follow the green State Fair signs
  • North Raleigh: Triangle Town Center Shopping Mall
    8:30 a.m. - Midnight* | Non-Stop Express Shuttle - Every 30 Minutes
    Park and Ride is located in the Dillard's parking lot.
  • Hillsborough Street Limited Service *

    Hours:  Mon-Fri (2 departures at 6:30 a.m. & 7:30 a.m. from downtown for Fair Workers)

    Mon-Fri  Hourly service, 1 p.m. -midnight. 

    Sat-Sun all day service with hourly departures from downtown.

    *Departs Downtown at NCDOT building on Wilmington St and operates along Hillsborough St with limited stops

  • Garner: White Oak Crossing - 1205 Timber Drive East, Garner
    *NEW LOCATION*

    Near Regal Cinemas | Non-Stop Express Shuttle

    Hours:   Thursday* – Sunday   

     8:30 a.m. – midnight

                  No Service Monday- Wednesday

    *First Thursday Service begins at noon.


*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
goraleigh.org/news/ride-goraleigh-state-fair

 

GoDurham

 

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.

  • Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Where do I catch the shuttle?

  • Durham Station, 515 West Pettigrew St. | Directions

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.

  • Children (ages 0-12) and Seniors (65+) - FREE
  • Adults (ages 13 and older) - $5

GoDurham ID, Medicare card, or government-issued identification is required for discounted or free fares. Multi-day pass or GoPasses will not be accepted.

 

Monday-Saturday GoDurham Schedule

Beginning at 10 a.m., the shuttle will pick up from Durham Station every hour.
Leaves Durham Station   *Arrives State Fair   *Leaves State Fair   Arrives Durham Station
10 a.m.   10:45 a.m.  

11 a.m.

   11:45 a.m.
11 a.m.   11:45 a.m.   12 p.m.   12:45 p.m.
12 p.m.   12:45 p.m.   1 p.m.   1:45 p.m.
1 p.m.   1:45 p.m.   2 p.m.   2:45 p.m.
2 p.m.   2:45 p.m.   3 p.m.   3:45 p.m.
3 p.m.   3:45 p.m.   4 p.m.   4:45 p.m.
4 p.m.   4:45 p.m.   5 p.m.   5:45 p.m.
5 p.m.   5:45 p.m.   6 p.m.   6:45 p.m.
6 p.m.   6:45 p.m.   7 p.m.   7:45 p.m.
7 p.m.   7:45 p.m.   8 p.m.   8:45 p.m.
8 p.m.   8:45 p.m.   9 p.m.   9:45 p.m.
9 p.m.   9:45 p.m.   10 p.m.   10:45 p.m.
10 p.m.   10:45 p.m.   11 p.m.   11:45 p.m.

Sunday GoDurham Schedule

The shuttle departs Durham Station from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The last departure from the fairgrounds returning to Durham is at 7 p.m.
Leaves Durham Station   *Arrives State Fair   *Leaves State Fair   Arrives Durham Station
10 a.m.   10:45 a.m.  

11 a.m.

   11:45 a.m.
11 a.m.   11:45 a.m.   12 p.m.   12:45 p.m.
12 p.m.   12:45 p.m.   1 p.m.   1:45 p.m.
1 p.m.   1:45 p.m.   2 p.m.   2:45 p.m.
2 p.m.   2:45 p.m.   3 p.m.   3:45 p.m.
3 p.m.   3:45 p.m.   4 p.m.   4:45 p.m.
4 p.m.   4:45 p.m.   5 p.m.   5:45 p.m.
5 p.m.   5:45 p.m.   6 p.m.   6:45 p.m.
6 p.m.   6:45 p.m.   7 p.m.   7:45 p.m.
Note: Our service hours on Sunday have been expanded to 9 p.m., so unlike other years, you can take the last bus from the fair and connect to GoDurham bus routes.

*Fair Shuttle will drop off and pick up at Gate 1 of the fairgrounds.

 

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Service provided Saturday, Oct. 19, Sunday, Oct. 20, Saturday, Oct. 26 and
Sunday, Oct. 27 ONLY.

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.

  • The round-trip fare is $5 for all passengers 13 and older; $2.50 for people eligible for reduced fare; free for passengers 12 and younger or seniors 65+.
  • GoTriangle ID, Medicare card, or government-issued identification is required for discounted or free fares. Multi-day pass or GoPasses will not be accepted.

Fair Shuttles will use the 105 Bus Stop at RTC.

GoTriangle

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
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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.