Parking / DART Park & Ride
Whether you park your vehicle in the north lot right on the Iowa State Fairgrounds or use the convenience of DART’s Park and Ride buses, once you arrive, nothing compares to the Iowa State Fair.
Parking
- North Lot Parking: $10
- Motorcycle Parking: $10
- Bicycle Parking (inside Gate 10): $2
- Buses and Drivers: FREE
DART Park & Ride
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Free parking at all Park & Ride locations.
NEW! Show your advance admission ticket at one of DART’s three State Fair Park & Rides and receive 50 percent off the roundtrip fare. Parking is free at all locations.
Discounted roundtrip prices with advance Fair admission ticket are $1 for adults and 50 cents for children ages 6-10, seniors (65+) and people with a disability. Children 5 and younger ride for free. Regular roundtrip fares are $2 for adults and $1 for children, seniors and people with a disability. Cash only; exact fare required. Catch the #1 Fairgrounds Route at any of the Park & Ride locations to receive your discount.
Catch the bus at any of the three FREE Park & Ride locations for a quick and easy direct trip to State Fair:
- Center Street Park & Ride (7th and Center St., enter on 7th St.)
- Southeast Polk School (N.E. 80th St. and Highway 163)
- State Capitol (East 12th and Grand Ave.)
New hours: The hours are now 8:30 a.m. to midnight every day of the Fair at all Park & Ride locations.
Most buses are wheelchair-accessible. For more information, call DART at 515.283.8100
