Getting a large group from Carrollton to AT&T Stadium without someone drawing straws for designated driver is a problem every Cowboys fan has faced. The stadium sits in Arlington — roughly 22 miles southwest of Carrollton via I-35E and I-30 — and on a Sunday afternoon when 80,000-plus fans are all funneling through the same Collins Street interchange, that 25-minute drive under normal conditions can quietly become a 90-minute crawl. The single question that decides whether your group arrives together, energized, and on time — or scattered across three cars, stuck in SH-360 traffic, and fighting over a $75 parking spot — is simple: how are we getting everyone there and back in one piece?

This guide answers it with the specifics most group-travel pages skip: exactly where the bus drops you off, where it parks, what the bus parking pass costs and how to get one, which lots fill first and why, and what the World Cup 2026 road closure plan means for your approach route. We arrange Cowboys game-day and concert trips from Carrollton regularly, so the logistics below come from doing it — not from a parking-lot map found online. For the full picture of how Party Bus Carrollton handles sporting events across the Metroplex, see our Carrollton sporting event transportation page.

Stadium address

1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011

From Carrollton

~22 miles · ~25 min off-peak via I-35E to I-30

Bus drop-off

West side off Collins Street (FM 157) or Entry A / Entry F

Bus parking

Lot 15 — bus pass required, arrange via (817) 892-4161

Rideshare zone

Lot 15 off Randol Mill Road at Webb Street

Guest Services

(817) 892-4161

Why Rent a Bus to AT&T Stadium?

The math on driving separately to an AT&T Stadium Cowboys game stacks up fast — and not in your favor. Official stadium lots on the west and north flanks range from $75 in the blue premium lots closest to the gates all the way down to $25 in the economy Lots 14 and 15 on the east side, which means a 15-minute hike from your car to your seat. Those premium lots routinely sell out weeks before a divisional matchup or a prime-time game.

And because AT&T Stadium operates 100% cashless, mobile-only parking — your barcode refreshes every few seconds in the SeatGeek or Dallas Cowboys app, meaning screenshots and PDFs get rejected at the gate — the whole process requires advance planning whether you drive or not.

A Carrollton party bus rental to AT&T Stadium solves all of it in one booking. Your group piles in at one address, the coolers and tailgate gear ride in the undercarriage bays, everyone arrives together, and no one is tracking down a sober volunteer at 11 PM. The route is taken care of — including the approach around I-30 and Collins Street — and the bus is waiting when you walk out after the final whistle.

That walk from Lot 15 back to your rideshare in the dark, after a three-hour game? You skip it entirely.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at AT&T Stadium

Here is the part most group-travel pages get vague about — so let's go straight to the stadium's own published information.

Charter bus and taxi drop-off at AT&T Stadium is located on the west side of the stadium off Collins Street (FM 157). That puts your group at the stadium's main west side, steps from the primary entry points. According to the stadium's own guest guidance, drop-off zones associated with Entry A on the northeast side and Entry F on the southwest side also serve as organized arrival points for pre-arranged groups, depending on your event and ticketed section.

Your group walks straight from the curb to their gate — no shuttle transfer, no remote lot hike.

The one-line version: your bus drops on the west side off Collins Street, steps from the stadium's main entries — not in a remote economy lot requiring a 15-minute walk. That single operational fact is what keeps a 40-person fan group together from the curb to the gate.

AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011 — home of the Dallas Cowboys, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and some of the largest concert events in North Texas.

Where the Bus Parks: Lot 15 and the Permit

Here is the detail that catches first-time group organizers off guard: bus parking at AT&T Stadium is in a designated portion of Lot 15, and it requires a bus parking pass that cannot be purchased at the gate. Lot 15 sits on the east side of the stadium complex off Randol Mill Road at Webb Street — it is also the stadium's official rideshare pickup zone, which tells you everything about the volume of traffic that area handles on game day.

The critical step: contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services at (817) 892-4161 in advance to arrange bus parking. The stadium does not sell bus passes the way it sells car passes through SeatGeek — oversized vehicles require a separate coordination process, and you want that locked in before your event date, not the morning of. For comparison, RV and oversized vehicle parking in a portion of Lot 14 runs approximately $150 per space, and those require the appropriate oversized-vehicle pass purchased ahead of time.

Bus parking pricing is comparable — plan for $100 to $150 or more, depending on the specific event.

The permit in one line: bus parking at AT&T Stadium requires a pre-arranged pass coordinated through Guest Services at (817) 892-4161 — there is no day-of bus parking sold at any gate, and lot space for oversized vehicles is limited. We confirm bus parking as part of the booking so your group doesn't arrive at a closed lot entrance.

The math works in a group's favor. A single charter bus replaces a caravan of separate cars, each needing its own advance-purchased SeatGeek pass at $25 to $100 depending on the lot. One bus, one parking arrangement, one predictable cost split across the whole group.

And unlike the individual car situation — where someone in Lot 7 exits north on Collins while someone else in Lot 15 waits 40 minutes for rideshare — everyone ends up at the same place when the game ends.

Confirm the Drop Point When You Book

AT&T Stadium's event calendar is relentless — Cowboys games, concerts, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, college football — and the approach and drop-off logistics shift by event. During the FIFA World Cup 2026, AT&T Way (rebranded to Dallas Stadium for match days) closes between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road, and Cowboys Way closes between North Collins Street and AT&T Way. Those closures affect the primary west-side approach most groups use for charter drop-off, which means a guide with a fixed "pull up to Collins Street" instruction may already be outdated for your match date.

When you book with Party Bus Carrollton, we confirm your group's exact drop point, bus parking arrangement, and approach route for your specific event date. We keep up with the closures and traffic plans so you do not have to. We also recommend checking the official AT&T Stadium parking page and the Cowboys know-before-you-go guide before your event for any last-minute updates.

AT&T Stadium Transportation: Every Option Compared

We will be straight with you: a private charter bus is not automatically the right call for every group. If it is two people heading down from Carrollton on a Sunday afternoon, driving and grabbing Lot 15 rideshare on the way out makes sense. But the moment your crew outgrows two or three cars, the hassle — split arrival times, separate parking passes, scattered pickup zones, and the designated-driver problem — tips decisively toward one bus.

Here is how every option actually stacks up for a Carrollton group heading to Arlington.

Option Cost shape Arrive together? Drop-off location Post-game pickup Best for
Charter bus / party bus One flat rate, split by the group Yes — one vehicle, one arrival West side Collins St, steps from gates Bus waits nearby — no surge, no wait 15–56 people
Everyone drives & parks $25–$100 per car + gas per car No — caravans split, lots differ Varies by lot Long walk back in the dark 1–2 cars
Rideshare (Uber / Lyft) Per car each way + post-game surge No — multiple cars, multiple ETAs Lot 15 off Randol Mill / Webb St Lot 15 surge pricing after final whistle 1–4 per vehicle
Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Per ticket + ground transfer Only if booked on same train CentrePort Station → complimentary charter to stadium hub (~10-min walk) Doesn't run Sundays; World Cup only on match days Small groups, weekday events

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE), Explained

The TRE is the one public transit option that connects to AT&T Stadium, and it deserves an honest explanation — because it works well in specific situations and falls apart in others. For FIFA World Cup 2026 match days, the TRE runs every 30 minutes from Victory Station in downtown Dallas and Central Station in Fort Worth. Fans board to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station, where complimentary charter buses (valid match ticket required) shuttle to a hub just north of the stadium — with roughly a 10-minute walk to the entrance.

That is a solid option for fans coming from downtown Dallas who do not have a group to coordinate.

For Cowboys games, the picture changes. The TRE does not run on Sundays, which is when the majority of Dallas Cowboys home games kick off. For weeknight games, Monday Night Football matchups, or Thursday Night Football, TRE service may be available — but you are still adding a connecting transfer to your trip.

A Carrollton group using the TRE would need to drive or rideshare to a station first, which means the group is already split before the train departs. A single charter bus from Carrollton cuts out every transfer and keeps everyone together from pickup to drop-off.

What Size Bus Does Your Group Need?

The right vehicle is the one that seats everyone without paying for seats that stay empty. Here is how our fleet breaks down for an AT&T Stadium run.

Vehicle Typical capacity Gear / luggage Best for Key amenities
14-passenger Sprinter limo / Sprinter van Up to ~14 Modest — coolers, a few bags Small groups, suite holders, VIP runs Premium leather, USB charging, tinted privacy windows
Party bus (15–50 passengers) ~15–50 Onboard, lighter Fan groups who want the tailgate to start on the bus Built-in bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, open floor area
15–35 passenger minibus ~15–35 Overhead plus some underfloor Mid-size groups, efficient city hops Powerful A/C, plush reclining seats
40–56 passenger charter bus Up to 56 Excellent — deep undercarriage bays Large fan groups, corporate outings, tailgate gear haulers Reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restroom, undercarriage bays

For a Carrollton crew who wants the pre-game energy to start the moment the bus pulls out of the parking lot, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — the tailgate is already underway before you hit I-30. For larger groups hauling real tailgate gear — grills, folding tables, a 60-quart cooler — a full-size charter bus puts all of it in the undercarriage bays, keeps every passenger comfortable with reclining seats and A/C on the Texas heat ride down, and includes an onboard restroom for the inevitable traffic delay coming home. ADA-accessible vehicles are available in our fleet; just let us know your needs when you book.

AT&T Stadium Bus Rental Prices From Carrollton

Party Bus Carrollton gives you an all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact number before you ever book. No single price covers every group, because your quote depends on a handful of clear factors:

  • Vehicle size — a 56-passenger charter bus and a 14-passenger Sprinter limo are different rates.
  • Total hours — how long the vehicle is dedicated to your group, including tailgate time at the stadium and the post-game wait.
  • Event and date — a regular-season Sunday afternoon prices differently than a prime-time game or a FIFA World Cup semifinal, when regional demand peaks.
  • Pickup location and route — Carrollton is roughly 22 miles from the stadium; groups coming from Plano, Lewisville, Richardson, or Irving add or subtract mileage accordingly.

For real ranges to anchor your planning: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The bus parking pass at AT&T Stadium is a separate, pre-arranged cost coordinated through Guest Services.

Here is the per-person math that usually settles the debate. A 40-passenger party bus for a 6-hour Cowboys game run — pickup in Carrollton at noon, drop at the west-side Collins Street zone by 1:30, post-game pickup after the final whistle — comes to a flat predictable total. Split 40 ways, that per-head number routinely beats the combination of a $50 parking pass, $8 in gas each way, and post-game surge pricing for a rideshare back to Lot 15 in the dark.

Call 214-919-0138 for a no-obligation quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.

A Real Game-Day Run From Carrollton

Here is how a recent Cowboys game run looked from start to finish. A 35-person group booked a 40-passenger party bus for a Thursday Night Football matchup. Pickup was at 5:00 PM from a Carrollton neighborhood, with a cooler already loaded in the undercarriage bay and the LED lighting set to navy and silver.

The group arrived at the west-side Collins Street drop zone by 6:15 PM — a full hour and 45 minutes before kickoff, enough time to tailgate in the Lot 7 grassy area before heading through Entry F. The bus waited nearby through the game and was back at the Collins Street curb at 11:00 PM, 20 minutes after the final whistle. 5-hour all-inclusive rental: $1,750 — roughly $50 per person with the driving, the parking, and the post-game rideshare scramble all solved in one flat number.

AT&T Stadium Parking Lots: What Every Group Should Know

AT&T Stadium operates approximately 12,000 parking spaces across 15 numbered lots, plus nearly 12,000 additional spaces in lettered lots around Globe Life Field that open for Cowboys games. The lots run a color-coded tier system that shows up on every pass and map — and knowing which color means which walk time helps your group plan the day.

  • Blue Lots 4–7 (Premium, $75–$100): Directly adjacent to the stadium's west and north gates. The closest walk, the fastest exit — and the fastest to sell out. Lots 3 and portions of Lot 5 do not permit tailgating.
  • Silver Lots 10–12 (Mid-Range, $50–$60): Moderate walking distance, good tailgate access. Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 have designated grassy tailgate perimeters.
  • Economy Lots 14–15 ($25–$35): Approximately a 15-minute walk to the east gates. Lot 15 doubles as the rideshare zone and bus parking area. Budget-conscious groups driving separate cars will land here — which is also why the post-game exodus from Lot 15 runs longest.

Every official stadium lot is 100% cashless and mobile-only. Your pass barcode refreshes every few seconds through the SeatGeek or Dallas Cowboys app — screenshots will be rejected at the gate, and PDFs will not work. Buy through the official app and have your phone charged.

For third-party lots on Randol Mill Road and the streets around the Arlington Entertainment District, prices run $20–$30 and are typically cash-only — but those lots put you farther from the stadium and with no organized exit flow. One charter bus sidesteps the entire question.

Getting There: Routes, Traffic & Timing From Carrollton

Carrollton sits roughly 22 miles northeast of AT&T Stadium — a straightforward run under normal conditions. The standard route heads south on I-35E to I-30 West toward Arlington, exiting at Collins Street (FM 157) and following signage to the stadium complex. Under typical off-peak conditions, figure 25 to 35 minutes.

Here is what the major pickup points around North Texas look like before game-day traffic sets in.

From… Approx. distance Typical off-peak drive
Carrollton ~22 miles 25–35 minutes
Lewisville ~28 miles 30–40 minutes
Plano ~35 miles 35–45 minutes
Richardson ~32 miles 35–45 minutes
Irving ~14 miles 15–25 minutes
Flower Mound ~30 miles 30–40 minutes
DFW Airport ~18 miles 20–30 minutes

Those numbers balloon on event days. The I-30 / Collins Street interchange is the main choke point — every fan arriving from the east Metroplex funnels through the same two exits, and SH-360 southbound backs up miles before the stadium on a sold-out Sunday. Transportation planners advise arriving at least two hours before kickoff for Cowboys games to clear traffic and reach your lot before the gate backup.

For World Cup matches, with road closures adding to the congestion on AT&T Way and Cowboys Way, plan for three hours before match time.

With a charter bus from Carrollton, the traffic is someone else's problem. The approach route is planned around the day's closures, the timing is built around your tailgate window, and the group is ready for a clean exit when 80,000 people all try to leave at once. Your group recaps the game on the ride home instead of sitting in park on Division Street for an hour.

The FIFA World Cup 2026: What Carrollton Groups Need to Know

AT&T Stadium — rebranded as Dallas Stadium during the tournament — hosts nine FIFA World Cup 2026 matches between June 14 and July 14, 2026. That makes it one of the highest-profile events in the Dallas area in decades, and the traffic and road-closure plan is unlike anything Cowboys fans have seen on a regular game day.

The confirmed match schedule at Dallas Stadium includes group-stage fixtures, two Round of 32 matches, a Round of 16 match, and a Semifinal on July 14. High-profile matches include Netherlands vs. Japan (June 14), England vs. Croatia (June 17), and Argentina vs. Austria (June 22), among others. Match details and full confirmed schedule are on the official Dallas FIFA World Cup 26 match schedule page.

For every match day, the road closure picture is more aggressive than any Cowboys game day:

  • AT&T Way closes between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road.
  • Cowboys Way closes between North Collins Street and AT&T Way.
  • Portions of Nolan Ryan Expressway are also expected to close.
  • Heavy traffic on I-30 and SH-360 is expected to begin three hours before kickoff, with departure congestion running two to three hours post-match.

The city's own traffic guidance recommends arriving at your parking area or transit hub two to two-and-a-half hours before kickoff — and that is assuming normal conditions. For a Carrollton group managing a 22-mile run with those closures in play, a charter bus with a planned approach route is the clearest path to the gate. Book your World Cup match bus well in advance — regional fleet availability gets thin as match dates approach, and a semifinal on July 14 will move fast.

Tailgating at AT&T Stadium: The Rules Every Group Needs to Know

An AT&T Stadium charter bus is built for the tailgate — undercarriage bays handle the coolers and folding chairs, the onboard bar keeps the pre-game energy going on the ride down, and the bus becomes the group's home base when you arrive. But the stadium enforces specific tailgating rules, and knowing them keeps your group clear of parking attendants on game day.

Tailgating is permitted in designated grassy areas on the perimeters of Lots 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15. Key rules from the stadium's published guidelines:

  • The 12-foot rule. All tailgate equipment — tents, grills, chairs, tables — must stay within 12 feet of the rear of your vehicle. You may not occupy an adjacent parking space, and spaces cannot be saved or reserved.
  • Grills yes, open flames no. Charcoal and gas grills are both permitted. Deep fryers and open-flame fires of any kind are prohibited. No glass containers anywhere in the lots.
  • Nothing in tow. Vehicles may not enter the stadium grounds towing anything — trailers, oversized tailgate rigs, or auxiliary equipment. For a bus group, everything rides in the undercarriage bays, which is exactly the right setup.
  • No amplified sound systems. Music at a reasonable volume is fine; a full sound rig is not. No commercial vending, ticket resale, or political activity in the lots.
  • Tailgating is banned in Lots 3, parts of Lot 5, and Lots 8–9. Confirm your lot's tailgate status when you purchase your pass.

Tailgating runs from lot opening (typically four to five hours before kickoff) through two hours after the game ends. The full published tailgate policy is on the AT&T Stadium A-to-Z guide.

AT&T Stadium Bag Policy: What Gets Through the Gate

Every guest clears a bag check before entering AT&T Stadium, and the clear-bag policy is strictly enforced. Only three bag types are permitted, per the stadium's official bag policy:

  • Clear tote: plastic or vinyl, no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″
  • Clear one-gallon resealable plastic bag
  • Small clutch purse: no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″, with or without a handle

Prohibited items include backpacks, briefcases, camera bags, coolers, fanny packs, and all purses or containers larger than a small clutch. Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated gate. The practical upside for a bus group: your gear rides in the undercarriage bays, you carry in only what fits in a clear tote, and nobody is checking a bag or turning something away at the gate because they overpacked.

What's Happening at AT&T Stadium in 2026

AT&T Stadium is one of the busiest event venues in North America, and the 2026 calendar is particularly stacked. Groups from Carrollton and across the Metroplex use our charter bus service for every category of event the stadium hosts.

  • Dallas Cowboys 2026 home season. The Cowboys home opener is September 20 vs. the Washington Commanders, with a Thursday night game October 8 vs. Tampa Bay and the annual Thanksgiving Day game on November 26. Six prime-time games are scheduled. The full 2026 home schedule is on the official Cowboys schedule page.
  • FIFA World Cup 2026. Nine matches from June 14 through July 14, including a Semifinal on July 14 — the single highest-demand event the stadium has ever hosted. Bus availability for those dates is already thinning.
  • Stadium-scale concerts. AT&T Stadium hosts touring artists at arena scale throughout the year, with the west-side drop-off on Collins Street serving as the natural arrival point for concert buses from Carrollton.
  • College football. Major college football events and bowl games round out the calendar, drawing regional groups who want to tailgate without the designated-driver logistics.

For any of these, the booking logic is identical: lock in early. For World Cup semifinal and high-profile Cowboys games, the right-size vehicles move first. Call 214-919-0138 as soon as your date is confirmed.

Leaving AT&T Stadium: Why the Post-Game Exit Is Where a Bus Earns Its Keep

The post-game exit at AT&T Stadium is the part no one plans for — and the part where every fan who drove separately pays the price. When 80,000 fans pour out at the final whistle, police manage one-way traffic flows on Collins Street and Randol Mill Road, the east and south exits from the numbered lots back up immediately, and rideshare surge pricing kicks in as soon as phones come out of pockets. Fans who used Lot 15 rideshare are walking 15 minutes in the dark across a parking lot that is now fully congested — then waiting in a surge queue.

With a charter bus from Party Bus Carrollton, you set a pickup window with our team before you ever leave the curb. The bus waits nearby through the game. When you walk out, it is right there — no garage hunt, no Lot 15 scramble, no $40 rideshare surge.

The group boards, the cooler comes out of the undercarriage bay, and everyone is back in Carrollton while the lots are still emptying. That is the post-game experience a bus makes possible. Call 214-919-0138 to lock in yours.

Trips We Arrange to AT&T Stadium

Different groups, same destination — everyone arrives together, on schedule, with zero designated-driver drama. Here are the runs we coordinate most often from Carrollton:

  • Cowboys fan groups and tailgaters. Carrollton crews who want the party to start on I-30, with the onboard bar, LED lights, and sound dialed in for the ride down to Arlington.
  • Corporate and suite groups. Move clients, partners, and employees from North Dallas offices or hotels to a suite or premium club seat without anyone worrying about $100 parking or the post-game grind on Collins Street.
  • World Cup and international match groups. Out-of-town fans arriving at DFW Airport who need one coordinated ride to the stadium — we handle the airport pickup as part of our Carrollton airport transportation service.
  • Concert groups. Stadium-scale shows where the west-side approach backs up hours before doors — a charter bus gets dropped off and picks everyone up when the set ends, no surge pricing involved.
  • Birthday and celebration groups. A Cowboys game or big concert that doubles as a milestone celebration, with the rolling tailgate built into the bus ride itself.

Booking, Timing & What to Have Ready

Booking a charter bus to AT&T Stadium from Carrollton is a three-step process:

  1. Request a quote with your group size, your Carrollton pickup location or nearest cross street, the event and date, and how much pre-game tailgate time you want.
  2. Confirm the vehicle, drop point, and bus parking. We coordinate the Lot 15 bus parking arrangement with Guest Services and confirm the current Collins Street drop-off approach for your event.
  3. Set your post-game pickup window. Agree on a pickup time and curb location before the group splits off to their seats — so the bus is right there when you exit instead of circling for a parking spot.

Timing questions we hear most from Carrollton groups: How early should we leave? For a Cowboys 3:25 PM kickoff, depart Carrollton no later than 1:00 PM — that gives you a 35-minute buffer for I-30 traffic and a full tailgate hour before gates open. For World Cup matches and prime-time Cowboys games, add another 30 minutes.

Can the bus wait during the game? Yes — the bus is booked as a block of hours, so it waits nearby through the event and is ready on your schedule, not the rideshare app's.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly does a charter bus drop off at AT&T Stadium?

Charter bus and taxi drop-off is on the west side off Collins Street (FM 157), with additional organized drop-off zones associated with Entry A on the northeast side and Entry F on the southwest side of the stadium. That puts your group at the main west side of the stadium — not in a remote lot requiring a long walk. We confirm your specific drop point for your event date when you book, since World Cup match days alter the Collins Street approach with road closures on AT&T Way and Cowboys Way.

Where do buses park at AT&T Stadium?

Bus parking is in a designated portion of Lot 15, off Randol Mill Road at Webb Street. A bus parking pass must be pre-arranged — contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services at (817) 892-4161 to coordinate. Bus parking cannot be purchased at the gate on the day of the event, and oversized-vehicle spaces are limited.

We secure this arrangement as part of your booking so there is no scramble on game day.

How much does it cost to rent a bus to AT&T Stadium from Carrollton?

Pricing depends on vehicle size, total hours (including tailgate time and post-game wait), the event and date, and mileage from your Carrollton pickup. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size party buses (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The bus parking pass at AT&T Stadium is a separate pre-arranged cost.

Call 214-919-0138 or use our online tool for an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds.

What roads close around AT&T Stadium on event days?

For major events and all FIFA World Cup 2026 match days, AT&T Way closes between Cowboys Way and Randol Mill Road, and Cowboys Way closes between North Collins Street and AT&T Way. Portions of Nolan Ryan Expressway also close on match days. For standard Cowboys game days, I-30 eastbound and Collins Street southbound back up significantly in the two hours before kickoff.

We plan your approach route around the specific closures for your event date and always recommend checking the official AT&T Stadium parking and transportation page before you travel.

What is the bag policy at AT&T Stadium?

AT&T Stadium enforces a strict clear-bag policy. Permitted bags are: a clear tote no larger than 12″ × 6″ × 12″, a clear one-gallon resealable plastic bag, or a small clutch purse no larger than 4.5″ × 6.5″. Backpacks, fanny packs, camera bags, coolers, and all non-clear bags are prohibited.

Medically necessary items are allowed after inspection at a designated gate. Full details on the official AT&T Stadium bag policy page.

Can the bus stay with us through the tailgate and game?

Yes. The bus is booked as a block of hours, so it can drop your group at the west-side Collins Street zone, hold tailgate gear and coolers in the undercarriage bays during the game, and wait nearby for a pre-arranged post-game pickup. Set the pickup window with our team before you head into the gates so the bus is at the curb when you walk out — no waiting in a rideshare queue.

Is there a train or public bus to AT&T Stadium?

The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) provides game-day service on select event days, with riders boarding at Victory Station (downtown Dallas) or Central Station (Fort Worth) to CentrePort Station, where complimentary charter shuttles run to the stadium hub. However, the TRE does not run on Sundays — which rules it out for the majority of Cowboys home games. For World Cup 2026 match days, TRE runs every 30 minutes with the complimentary shuttle (valid match ticket required).

A private Carrollton charter bus remains the only option that picks your whole group up at one address and drops them at another with no transfers and no schedule constraints.

Does a charter bus need a parking permit at AT&T Stadium?

Yes. Bus parking at AT&T Stadium is in a designated portion of Lot 15 and requires a pre-arranged pass — there is no day-of bus parking sold at any gate. Contact AT&T Stadium Guest Services at (817) 892-4161 to coordinate your bus parking.

Oversized vehicle spaces in Lot 14 (for RVs) run approximately $150; bus parking is in the comparable range. We secure the permit as part of your booking so your group does not arrive at a closed lot entrance.

What is the closest airport to AT&T Stadium for out-of-town fans?

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the closest, approximately 18 miles north and a 20- to 30-minute drive to the stadium. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is about 25 miles northeast. For groups flying in for a World Cup match or a big Cowboys game, one charter bus collects the group at the arrivals curb at DFW and runs directly to Arlington — no rideshare scramble, no rental car caravan.

We handle that run as part of our Carrollton airport transportation service.

Do you have ADA-accessible buses?

Yes — ADA-accessible vehicles are available in our fleet. Let us know your group's needs when you request a quote and we will match you with the right vehicle.

How far in advance should we book for a World Cup match or prime-time Cowboys game?

As early as your date is confirmed. World Cup match dates — especially the July 14 Semifinal — will move the fastest in the regional fleet. For regular Cowboys home games, two to four weeks of lead time is workable, but the right-size vehicles go to the first caller for sold-out divisional matchups and Monday Night Football games.

The earlier you call, the better your options and the lower your rate.

Book Your AT&T Stadium Bus From Carrollton Today

The Cowboys game you have been planning — or the World Cup match your group has been talking about since the draw — deserves a ride that matches the occasion. Party Bus Carrollton has access to a fleet of party buses, charter buses, minibuses, Sprinter vans, and Sprinter limos across the Metroplex, and we drop your group on the west side off Collins Street while everyone else is still navigating the I-30 mess. Give us a call any time at 214-919-0138 for an all-inclusive price quote in under 30 seconds — or use our online tool for instant availability. Let's get your crew to Arlington.

Sources & Last Verified

Parking logistics, bus procedures, bag policy, and event details at AT&T Stadium change by season and event. The information in this guide was verified against the venue and its partners in June 2026. Confirm event-specific figures (parking pass prices, bus parking availability, World Cup closure schedules) against the official pages below before your trip.