World Cup visitors heading to North Texas just scored a serious transit deal. Trinity Metro has cut the round trip price on its Cowtown Visitor Shuttles to $5, a sharp drop from the premium fares first advertised when the service rolled out. The discount makes it much cheaper to bounce between Fort Worth and Arlington hot spots, including the Fort Worth Zoo, the Botanic Garden, the Stockyards and big retail draws like Tanger Outlets and Buc‑ee’s. The coaches are scheduled to run on non match days, and several routes are frequent enough to make same day sightseeing a realistic play.
How the service started
Trinity Metro launched the Cowtown Visitor Shuttles on June 15 as a limited time premium coach service designed to ferry World Cup guests between downtown Fort Worth and Arlington entertainment and shopping districts. The agency initially set all day passes at $20 for the Arlington Entertainment and Fort Worth Shopping routes and $10 for the Zoo & Gardens route, with buses planned to run roughly every 15 to 30 minutes, according to Trinity Metro.
Fare cut and where to buy
Local reporting this week says Trinity Metro has dropped the Arlington Entertainment and Fort Worth Shopping round trip passes to $5 from the earlier $20 price, and that tickets for all Cowtown routes are available through the GoPass app. Children under 5 can still ride free, and service on non match days typically begins at 10 a.m., as reported by Fort Worth Report.
Trinity Metro's World Cup hub confirms details
On its tournament travel hub, Trinity Metro lists a $5 all day Cowtown pass, outlines route hours and service frequencies, and highlights a little extra perk labeled as a "BONUS". Riders who show a same day Texas Rangers game ticket can ride the Cowtown shuttle at no charge. The agency also urges visitors to purchase and activate passes in the GoPass app ahead of time to avoid long lines on busy days, according to Trinity Metro.
Preparing for big crowds
To get ready for a crush of international fans, the transit agency has boosted staffing, added extra trains and, according to local reporting, leased about 40 charter buses to move large groups between attractions and match day transfer points. Officials say that extra capacity is backed up by on the ground customer service teams and trip planning tools so both visitors and locals can sort out their travel on crowded days, as reported by KERA News.
Juror shuttle and parking changes
Regular downtown routines are shifting a bit to make room for World Cup operations. Local reporting notes that the juror shuttle from LaGrave Field will end service on June 30, and LaGrave Field will not be used for jury parking starting July 1. Jurors can still ride Trinity Metro buses and rail for free by showing a valid summons or juror badge, and affected riders are advised to check jury services notices for updated parking and travel instructions, per Fort Worth Report.
How to plan your trip
Riders are encouraged to buy and activate their Cowtown passes in the GoPass app before boarding, then double check specific route hours, since some shuttles keep different schedules. During the World Cup window, the lowest priced round trip option is set at $5. For detailed timetables, current route maps and any match day service alerts, travelers should consult Trinity Metro’s tournament travel hub and the GoPass app before heading out.
