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September 09 4:00 AM

Inbound State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

9

September 09 4:00 AM

Outbound route 9 State and Pierce Park stop closed, no temp placed due to construction.

4

September 09 4:00 AM

The stop on Latah and Alpine towards MSS for route 4 is closed for construction and temp stop placed near side.

9

September 09 4:00 AM

Inbound route 9 stop on State and 11th is closed, temporary stop placed at State and 12th near side.

4 5

September 09 3:30 AM

Stop closed on Americana and Shoreline. Temp stop placed long.

8

September 03 4:00 AM

Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 8 towards Discovery & Chinden will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB427 Idaho & 15th, AB433 Main & 17th, AB435 Main & 23rd, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.

7

September 03 4:00 AM

Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 7 towards TSM will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB427 Idaho & 15th, AB433 Main & 17th, AB435 Main & 23rd, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.

40

September 01 4:00 AM

Starting on Monday the August 31st, Route 40 towards Blaine & 24th will detour around construction. The following stops will be closed: AB426 Idaho & 13th, AB436 Main & 27th. Temporary stops will be placed at 13th & Idaho. Riders can use Lyft code "MAINCONSTX" to get to or from the bus stop at Idaho & 13th.

August 28 4:00 AM

Route 40 - Starting Monday 8/31 - Leaving Downtown Boise to Caldwell will be on detour. Following stops will be closed: Idaho / 13th & Idaho / 27th

28

August 11 4:00 AM

Route 28 is on small detour at Frank Church High School; the bus will be taking right onto Salt Creek from Pro Tech, servicing the temp stop on Salt Creek, and then taking a right on Trabuco back to regular route.

June 01 2:00 AM

Route 9 OB stop at State and Ellen's Ferry closed. No temp stop placed.

March 02 1:00 AM

Route 16: Stops on 1st & Idaho and 1st & Bannock will be closed. Please use the bus stop on Main & 1st.

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Bus to Banana Ball

VRT is making it easy to get to Banana Ball on The Blue with free bus service for all ticketholders along with expanded service hours and Park & Ride options for easy access.

Friday, July 31: Last bus departs Albertsons Stadium at 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 1: Last bus departs Albertsons Stadium at 9:30 p.m.

Your Ticket to a Free Bus Ride

Your Banana Ball ticket is your pass for a free ride.

Just show your driver your ticket and get on board!

Note: Bus fares will be paid by Boise State University.

Where's My Bus?

VRT’s routes 2 and 29 are perfect options to get you to and from The Blue. We’ll also be extending service and adding buses to the evening trips to get you home safely.

VRT will operate regular service on these routes all day, with extra service at the end of the game for up to an hour.


TRACK YOUR BUS

Track your bus below, with Umo, or with the ETA SPOT app(Note: buses will appear when service is active)

  • Broadway

    Route 2 connects VRT’s Main Street Station in downtown Boise to the Boise Airport via Broadway and southeast Boise.


    Learn more about Route 2
  • Overland

    Route 29 connects Towne Square Mall to Main Street Station in downtown Boise via Overland Road.


    Learn more about Route 29

  • 2 Broadway service details
    FRIDAY

    Before and during the game

    • Route 2 will operate on a normal schedule, with service every 30 minutes starting at 3:30 PM until post-game service starts
    • All stops will be served

    Post-game

    • We will add buses to Route 2 post-game service for 20–30-minute bus arrivals until 10:30 PM
    • The last bus leaving Albertsons Stadium will depart at 10:30 PM
    • Route 2 leaving from the airport and heading toward Main Street Station will run straight down Broadway, skipping the Linden/Boise Ave loop so anyone who took the bus from downtown to the game will be able to get back downtown.

    Saturday

    Before and during the game

    • Route 2 will operate on a normal schedule until 3:38 PM, when we’ll add trips from Towne Square Mall to Main Street Station to provide more frequent access to the stadium, with buses scheduled to arrive at stops every 30 minutes
    • All stops will be served

    Post-game

    • We will add buses to Route 2 for post-game service for 20–30-minute bus arrivals until 9:30 PM
    • The last bus leaving Albertsons Stadium will depart at 9:30 PM
    • Route 2 leaving from the airport and heading toward Main Street Station will run straight down Broadway, skipping the Linden/Boise Ave loop so anyone who took the bus from downtown to the game will be able to get back downtown.
  • 29 Overland service details
    FRIDAY

    Starting at 1 PM, Route 29 will detour to Beacon and Broadway to avoid traffic congestion on University and serve the bus stop at University and Broadway

    Before and during the game

    • Route 29 will operate on a normal schedule, with service every 30 minutes starting at 3 PM until after 6:30 PM
    • All stops will be served

    Post-game

    • We will add buses to Route 29 for post-game service for 20–30-minute bus arrivals until 10:30 PM
    • The last bus leaving Albertsons Stadium will depart at 10:30 PM
    • Route 29 will depart Albertsons Stadium and run its normal route along Overland to Towne Square Mall; it will not run from the stadium to Main Street Station

    Saturday

    Starting at 1 PM, Route 29 will detour to Beacon and Broadway to avoid traffic congestion on University and serve the bus stop at University and Broadway

    Before and during the game

    • Route 29 will operate on a normal schedule until 3:15 PM
    • Starting at 3:15 PM, we will add buses to Route 2 for 30-minute bus arrivals
    • All stops will be served

    Post-game

    • We will add buses to Route 2 for post-game service for 20–30-minute bus arrivals until 9:30 PM
    • The last bus leaving Albertsons Stadium will depart at 9:30 PM
    • Route 2 will depart Albertsons Stadium and run its normal route along Overland to Towne Square Mall; it will not run from the stadium to Main Street Station

Park & Ride

Don’t go bananas looking for parking. Park for free at the following Park & Ride lots and get dropped off at the Albertson’s Stadium!

Parking is available starting at noon each event day.

Towne Square Mall Park & Ride

from towne square mall To the stadium
  1. Catch the 29 Overland from the bus stop at Towne Square Mall (AB001). Show your driver your Banana Ball ticket for a free ride!
  2. Pull the yellow cord as you approach the Albertsons Stadium bus stop at the southeast corner of Broadway & University (AB208).
  3. Head into the stadium!

Map to the Towne Square Mall Park & Ride

  • Friday departure schedule
    6:45 AM
    7:15 AM
    7:45 AM
    8:15 AM
    8:45 AM
    9:15 AM
    10:15 AM
    11:15 AM
    12:15 PM
    1:15 PM
    2:15 PM
    3:15 PM
    3:45 PM
    4:15 PM
    4:45 PM
    5:15 PM
    5:45 PM
    6:15 PM
    6:45 PM
    7:15 PM
  • Saturday departure schedule
    8:30 AM
    9:30 AM
    10:30 AM
    11:30 AM
    12:30 PM
    1:30 PM
    2:30 PM
    3:30 PM
    4:00 PM
    4:30 PM
    5:00 PM
    5:30 PM
    7:45 PM
    8:05 PM
    8:20 PM
    8:30 PM
    8:45 PM
    9:00 PM
    9:15 PM
    9:30 PM
From the stadium to towne square mall
  1. Catch the 29 Overland from the Albertsons Stadium bus stop at the northwest corner of Broadway & University (AB207).
  2. Ride until the end of the route at Towne Square Mall.
  3. Head to your car and be on your way!
  • Friday departure schedule
    1:45 PM
    2:45 PM
    3:15 PM
    3:45 PM
    4:15 PM
    4:45 PM
    5:15 PM
    5:45 PM
    6:15 PM
    6:45 PM
    8:45 PM
    9:05 PM
    9:20 PM
    9:30 PM
    9:45 PM
    10:00 PM
    10:15 PM
    10:30 PM
  • Saturday departure schedule
    1:50 PM
    2:50 PM
    3:50 PM
    4:50 PM
    5:50 PM
    6:50 PM
    7:45 PM
    8:05 PM
    8:20 PM
    8:30 PM
    8:45 PM
    9:00 PM
    9:05 PM
    9:15 PM
    9:20 PM
    9:30 PM

Timberline HS Park & Ride

from timberline high school To the stadium
  1. Catch the 2 Broadway from the bus stop at the northeast corner of Boise Ave and Apple (AB012). Show your driver your Banana Ball ticket for a free ride!
  2. Pull the yellow cord at the Albertsons Stadium bus stop at the southeast corner of Broadway & University (AB208).
  3. Head into the stadium!

Map to the Towne Square Mall Park & Ride

  • Friday departure schedule
    5:43 AM
    6:13 AM
    6:45 AM
    7:15 AM
    7:45 AM
    8:13 AM
    8:43 AM
    9:14 AM
    9:43 AM
    10:43 AM
    11:43 AM
    12:46 PM
    1:46 PM
    2:44 PM
    3:50 PM
    4:10 PM
    4:47 PM
    5:16 PM
    5:49 PM
    6:12 PM
    6:50 PM
    7:12 PM
    7:42 PM
    8:12 PM
    8:44 PM
  • Saturday departure schedule
    6:52 AM
    7:52 AM
    8:51 AM
    9:52 AM
    10:53 AM
    11:52 AM
    12:52 PM
    1:51 PM
    2:51 PM
    3:51 PM
    4:50 PM
    5:51 PM
    6:48 PM
    7:49 PM
    8:51 PM
From the stadium to timberline high school
  1. Catch the 2 Broadway from the Albertsons Stadium bus stop at the northwest corner of Broadway & University (AB207).
  2. Pull the yellow cord as you approach the bus stop at the southeast corner of Boise Ave & Apple (AB208).
  3. Head to your car and be on your way!
  • Friday departure schedule
    5:49 AM
    6:19 AM
    6:53 AM
    7:23 AM
    7:53 AM
    8:21 AM
    8:51 AM
    9:21 AM
    9:50 AM
    10:50 AM
    11:51 AM
    12:54 PM
    1:53 PM
    2:54 PM
    3:59 PM
    4:20 PM
    4:56 PM
    5:25 PM
    5:58 PM
    6:19 PM
    6:57 PM
    7:19 PM
    7:50 PM
    8:17 PM
    8:52 PM
  • Saturday departure schedule
    6:59 AM
    7:59 AM
    8:59 AM
    10:00 AM
    11:00 AM
    12:00 PM
    12:59 PM
    1:58 PM
    2:59 PM
    3:59 PM
    4:57 PM
    5:56 PM
    6:55 PM
    7:57 PM
    8:58 PM

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