StarTran to Offer Big Red Express Service for Husker Football Games

Published on August 14, 2024

Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) today announced StarTran will provide its Big Red Express service for Nebraska football games beginning Saturday, August 31.

The service will be offered two hours before kickoff from four locations:

• Gateway Mall – 61st and “O” streets, north side parking area between Dillard’s and JCPenney
• SouthPointe Pavilions – 27th and Pine Lake Road, south of Von Maur
• North Star High School – 5801 N. 33rd St., take I-80 exit 403, follow North 27th Street south and turn left onto Folkways Boulevard
• Northwest High School – 4901 West Holdrege Street, take I-80 exit 395, follow Northwest 48th Street north and turn left onto West Holdrege Street

Buses will drop off and board passengers on “R” Street between 12th and 14th streets. Buses are expected to take an average of 30 minutes or less from the time riders board a bus to when they are dropped off at their vehicle’s location. The last bus will leave the lot 45 minutes prior to kickoff. Electronic signs will help direct fans to the Big Red Express locations near the interstate.

Advance round trip tickets are $13 per adult and $7 per child. Gameday round trip tickets are $15 per adult and $10 per child. Round trip tickets may be purchased in advance at the StarTran office, 710 “J” St., or on the Token Transit App. One-way trip tickets will not be sold and exact change is required. No bills larger than $20 will be accepted.

Big Red Express season tickets, good for round-trip travel for all home games, are available for $65, a $26 savings, at StarTran or at the lots on game day. Tickets also can be purchased via smartphone by texting “TOKEN” to 41411 to receive a download link.

For more information, call 402-476-1234 or visit transit.lincoln.ne.gov.