Due to high demand, St. Clair County Transit District has increased its Redbird Bus service from two to three buses for select 2026 St. Louis Cardinals home games, providing convenient transportation for fans.
Due to strong demand from Metro East riders, St. Clair County Transit District has expanded its Redbird Bus service, increasing from two to three buses for select 2026 St. Louis Cardinals home games. In partnership with Vandalia Bus Lines, Inc., the service continues to offer a safe, convenient and affordable way for fans to travel to Busch Stadium for Friday and Saturday games.
“Traffic congestion, high parking fees and long walks are often part of attending events in downtown St. Louis—but that doesn’t have to be the case,” said St. Clair County Board Chairman Mark Kern. “The strong response to the Redbird Bus service shows there is a real demand for convenient transit options, and by adding a third bus, we’re able to move even more fans safely and efficiently to Cardinals games while introducing new riders to public transit.”
A round-trip ticket on the Redbird Bus is available for people of all ages for $10 per rider. All transactions are processed electronically. No cash is accepted. Space is limited and service is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. The service boards at the St. Clair County Parking Garage at 100 South First Street in Belleville, where free, covered, camera-monitored public parking is available. It drops passengers off at the corner of Clark Avenue and South Broadway in downtown St. Louis, just steps from Busch Stadium Gates 5 and 6. Buses leave Belleville 60 to 90 minutes before gametime, as each one nears capacity. After the game, riders can reboard the Redbird Bus on Clark Avenue between South Broadway and 4th Street. The first departure is made when the bus is full, with service continuing up to 45 minutes after the official end of the game. All buses are wheelchair lift equipped.
The Redbird Bus service is available on all Fridays and Saturdays, with three coach buses per game. A complete list of service dates and departure times is available at www.scctd.org. MetroLink is another convenient option for St. Louis Cardinals home games. If buses reach capacity, riders will be encouraged to use the Belleville Transit Center, located one mile away at 718 Scheel Street. The site offers free parking and restrooms, and—like all 11 Illinois MetroLink stations—provides direct service to Busch Stadium via the Stadium Station across from Gate 3. A roundtrip ticket on MetroLink is $5 per adult. Adult fares apply to people 13 years of age and older. Children 4 years of age and younger ride free. Reduced fares are available to children aged 5 through 12, seniors over 65 years of age and disabled persons with proper identification.
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