Heading to the Big House? Avoid traffic congestion and expensive parking fees by taking TheRide's shuttle bus! We provide climate-controlled shuttle buses to all University of Michigan home football games.
How it Works
Park your car near one of our boarding locations and hop on the FootballRide shuttle. You will arrive at Michigan Stadium warm, dry, and ready to cheer your team to victory!
After the game, FootballRide takes you back to your boarding location.
Boarding Locations
Shuttles operate in the North, South, East, West and Downtown areas of Ann Arbor.
*Boarding locations subject to change.
Boarding locations for the West Shuttle are available at the Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor, Weber’s Ann Arbor, and the Miller Rd Park and Ride Lot (limited free parking is available).
Are you staying at a nearby hotel?
Wyndham Garden Ann Arbor is the ideal boarding location for the following hotel:
Hampton Inn & Suites Ann Arbor West Hotel
Boarding for the Downtown Shuttle is available at the following locations:
- Bell Tower Hotel
- Graduate Ann Arbor Hotel
- Michigan Union (Due to construction, board at South University and State at the bus shelter)
- Fletcher Street Parking Structure
- Fourth & William Parking Structure
- Residence Inn Ann Arbor Downtown (board at Fourth & William Parking Structure)
- Pizza House on Church St.
- Forest St & Church St Parking Structures (board at Pizza House on Church St)
- Thompson Street Parking Structure
Boarding locations for the South Shuttle are available at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel, Red Roof Inn, Ann Arbor - U-M South, and the The Kensington Hotel.
Are you staying at a nearby hotel?
Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel is the ideal boarding location for the following hotels:
- Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites, Ann Arbor - U-M Area
- Hyatt Place Ann Arbor
- Courtyard Ann Arbor
- Extended Stay America, Ann Arbor - U-M South
- Fairfield Inn Ann Arbor
Red Roof Inn, Ann Arbor - U-M South is the ideal boarding location for the following hotels:
- Hampton Inn Ann Arbor South
- Residence Inn Ann Arbor
- Comfort Inn & Suites Univ. South
The Kensington Hotel is the ideal boarding location for the following hotels:
- EVEN Hotels
- Towne Place Suites Ann Arbor
- Hilton Garden Inn Ann Arbor
- Extended Stay America, Ann Arbor - Briarwood Mall
The East Shuttle boarding location is at the Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites.
Boarding locations for the North Shuttle are available at the DoubleTree by Hilton North and Plymouth Rd Park & Ride Lot (limited free parking is available).
Are you staying at a nearby hotel?
DoubleTree by Hilton North is the ideal boarding location for the following hotels:
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ann Arbor
- Residence Inn Ann Arbor North
- Red Roof Plus+ Ann Arbor - U-M
- Hampton Inn Ann Arbor North
Drop-Off Locations
All riders are dropped off at Michigan Stadium before kickoff near Gate 2 next to the Crisler Center. After the game, the West and Downtown shuttles will board on Stadium Blvd between Gates 2 & 4. The North, East, and South shuttles will board on Stadium Blvd east of Gate 2, adjacent to Crisler Center between Stadium Way and Kipke Drive.
Fare Information
- Purchase a contactless mobile ticket
- Cash payment accepted, exact fare only. Driver does not carry change.
- Free and reduced Disability, Senior, and Youth fares available for those who are eligible
- MCard, go!Pass, and 30-Day passes are not accepted
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What does Event Services - FootBall Ride mean?
Event Services - FootBall Ride Fares table for Event Services - FootBall Ride
| Fare Type | Cost | One-Way Cost | Round-Trip Cost | Ways To Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youth | $0.75 | $1.50 | ||
| Adult | $1.50 | $3.00 | ||
| Seniors (60-64)* | $0.75 | $1.50 | ||
| Seniors (65+)* | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||
| Persons with Disabilities (A-Ride I.D.)* | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Operating Hours
FootballRide runs roughly every 20 minutes beginning two hours before game time with the last shuttles leaving 30 minutes before kickoff. Shuttles run roughly one hour after the game.
If the game is postponed due to inclement weather, the shuttle buses will wait at the boarding locations until event command gives the all clear.
Football Route Detours
During U-M home football games, many bus routes will be detoured.