Richardson sits at the crossroads of US-75 and the Bush Turnpike, which sounds convenient until game day traffic turns Campbell Road into a parking lot. Dallas Texas Party Bus keeps your crew together from pickup to drop-off — whether that's a bachelorette crawl through Galatyn Park or a charter run to a Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium. Call 214-613-1556 or grab an instant quote online in under 30 seconds.
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Dallas Texas Party Bus has been coordinating group transportation across the DFW Metroplex since 2011 — that's 15 years of game-day runs down US-75, wedding shuttles through the CityLine district, and prom pickups at Richardson high schools across Collin and Dallas counties. In that time, we've built a network of vehicles that covers everything from a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal party to a 56-passenger charter bus rolling a full corporate delegation from the UT Dallas campus to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center downtown.
Every quote is all-inclusive, generated in under 30 seconds, and shows you the exact price before you ever commit. No surprises on pickup day. Our reservation team is available 24/7/365 — if your flight into DFW gets delayed at 2 a.m. or your group's headcount shifts the morning of, one call to 214-613-1556 gets it sorted.
We offer a wide variety of vehicle sizes so you never pay for seats your group doesn't need. Whatever brings your group to Richardson or takes them out of it, we have a plan ready before you finish explaining the itinerary.
Choose from 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses. Browse the full fleet online or call 214-613-1556 any time — we'll match your headcount to the right vehicle in minutes.
Party buses in our network come loaded with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating — everything you need to turn the drive down US-75 into the opening act. Minibuses offer climate control and plush reclining seats, ideal for corporate shuttles between the UT Dallas research campus and Galatyn Park hotels. Full-size charter buses include overhead storage, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and deep undercarriage bays sized for luggage, gear, or presentation equipment.
ADA-accessible vehicles are available — just let us know before your date.
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Richardson party bus rental prices depend on vehicle size, trip length, and the date. Here's what to expect: 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; larger 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 for a full day.
Weekend rates run higher than weekday equivalents, and peak windows — prom season in April and May, State Fair of Texas in October, Cowboys home season September through January — push demand up across the whole Metroplex. The fastest way to lock in the right number is to call 214-613-1556 or use the online tool. You'll see the all-inclusive price before you book — no line items that appear later.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 214-613-1556 for exact pricing. | |||
Richardson groups come back to Dallas Texas Party Bus because the quote they see online is the price they pay. No additional charges surface on pickup day. No scramble to decode what's included.
The reservation team is reachable around the clock, which matters when you're coordinating 40 people across four hotels near the CityLine district and someone's flight is late.
Since 2011, we've run thousands of trips across DFW — State Fair shuttles on the Cotton Bowl loop, graduation runs from UT Dallas's Naveen Jindal School of Management, late-night pickups outside The Balcony Club on Greenville Avenue. That mileage means we know which exits on the Bush Turnpike back up first on Friday nights and how early you need to leave Campbell Road to make a 7 p.m. curtain at the Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts. We offer a massive variety of vehicles, meaning you never pay for seats your group doesn't use — and ADA-accessible options are always available upon request.
Give us a call at 214-613-1556 for a free quote with no obligation.
Dallas Texas Party Bus coordinates group transportation for every kind of occasion out of Richardson — airport transfers, sporting events, weddings, prom, corporate shuttles, concert runs, and everything in between. Whatever's on the calendar, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 214-613-1556 to get your group moving today.
Getting a large group in or out of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) (2400 Aviation Dr, DFW Airport, TX 75261) without losing half the party in Terminal D is a logistical puzzle on a good day. From Richardson, DFW sits roughly 25 miles southwest via the Bush Turnpike (SH-190) — 30 to 45 minutes in normal traffic, double that during rush hour on SH-161. Charter bus pickup at DFW runs through the Upper Level Departure roadway for departures and the Lower Level Arrival curb for incoming groups; the exact terminal depends on your airline, so your group coordinator should confirm the terminal and call us once everyone is assembled with luggage.
Dallas Love Field (DAL) (8008 Herb Kelleher Way, Dallas, TX 75235) is a faster option for groups flying Southwest — about 22 miles from Richardson via US-75 South and Northwest Highway. A Richardson airport shuttle bus rental keeps the whole crew in one vehicle rather than splitting into rideshares that arrive in waves. For groups heading out, we plan to be there 15 minutes early so nobody misses their flight window.
Call 214-613-1556 to book your Richardson airport shuttle today.
Richardson bachelorette parties tend to radiate outward — a cocktail hour at one of the rooftop bars in the CityLine district, dinner somewhere on Lower Greenville in Dallas, then a full night on Knox-Henderson or in Deep Ellum. The problem with that itinerary isn't the fun part; it's the three separate Uber pools at 1 a.m. trying to reconnect everyone at the same address. A Richardson party bus rental solves the whole coordination problem before it starts.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — the ride down US-75 becomes part of the experience rather than a logistics chore. For bachelor groups eyeing a Mavericks or Stars game at American Airlines Center before hitting the Uptown bars, a party bus in Richardson keeps the pregame going on the way down and brings everyone home when the night wraps up. No drawing straws for who stays sober.
Call 214-613-1556 now to lock in your date.
Richardson's demographics make it one of the most active markets in the Metroplex for quinceañera and Sweet 16 celebrations — the city's diverse communities fill banquet halls and reception venues across Collin County every weekend from spring through fall. A party bus arrival at your reception venue is one of the most photographed moments of the evening, and our fleet is fully customizable: coordinate a color scheme, pre-load a playlist, and request a bus color that matches your theme.
Whether the celebration is heading to a venue in Plano, Allen, or Garland, or staying close to home with a reception at one of the event halls near Campbell Road, we handle the routing so the guest of honor isn't navigating party logistics on her own birthday. Adult milestone birthdays heading to dinner in Addison or a night out on Greenville Avenue fit a 14-passenger Sprinter limo or a mid-size party bus, depending on the group. Call 214-613-1556 any time to plan your Richardson birthday celebration.
Richardson groups heading to concerts have strong options within 30 miles — and every one of them comes with a parking headache attached. Dos Equis Pavilion (1818 First Ave, Dallas, TX 75210) in Fair Park draws 20,000-plus on big nights, and the Fair Park lots fill fast with cash-only entrances that turn into gridlock the moment the encore ends. American Airlines Center (2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219) hosts arena-level tours year-round, with Victory Park parking running $30–$50 on show nights and rideshare pickup corralled to a designated zone blocks from the entrance.
A Richardson concert bus rental sidesteps all of that. Your group boards near home, the energy builds en route down US-75, and when the lights come up the bus is waiting for pickup while everyone else is fighting for a Lyft. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving is another frequent stop — about 28 miles via SH-190 West — worth booking early.
Call 214-613-1556 to lock in your concert transportation.
Richardson sits inside one of the densest technology corridors in Texas — the so-called Telecom Corridor along US-75, home to major campuses for Samsung, Fujitsu, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Raytheon. Getting large delegations from those campuses to a conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (650 S Griffin St, Dallas, TX 75202) downtown or to a team dinner in Uptown without losing people to the I-635 tangle is exactly what a corporate charter bus in Richardson is built for.
Minibuses work well for executive transfers between the UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School campus and Galatyn Park hotels during recruiting weekends. Full-size charter buses handle the convention center run — drop-off at the Griffin Street entrance puts your team inside before the first session, and the bus waits nearby for the return. WiFi and power outlets on board mean nobody is stuck staring at their phone on the 20-minute downtown commute.
Call 214-613-1556 for corporate shuttle rates and fleet availability.
The State Fair of Texas runs from late September through mid-October at Fair Park (1300 S Second Ave, Dallas, TX 75210), drawing more than two million visitors through its gates every year. The Cotton Bowl lots fill hours before opening on peak weekends, and the DART rail Green Line is the city's official alternative — but a 30-person family reunion doesn't exactly travel well on a crowded light rail car with strollers, coolers, and matching shirts. A private charter bus rental from Richardson drops your group at the Fair Park entrance and picks everyone up at a pre-set time, gear and all.
Family reunions, church retreats, graduation parties, and holiday group outings all fit the same pattern: one flat, predictable rate, one vehicle, one pickup window. For multi-stop itineraries — the Perot Museum of Nature and Science followed by Klyde Warren Park, or a Full Moon Supper Club night paired with a trip to Bishop Arts District — just tell us the stops and we'll handle the routing. Call 214-613-1556 to build your custom itinerary.
Richardson ISD runs multiple high schools — Richardson High School, J.J. Pearce High School, and Lake Highlands High School among them — and every spring those campuses funnel their proms into the same narrow April-to-May window. Demand across the Metroplex peaks during those six weeks, and the right vehicles book out months ahead of the dance calendar.
For prom: book by December or expect limited availability and premium pricing by February. A typical 6-hour prom rental for 30 students — school pickup, photo stop at Breckinridge Park, venue drop-off, and after-party return — runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive when booked early but $2,800–$3,500 or more if the booking comes in late spring. Dallas Texas Party Bus works with parent committees across Richardson ISD to coordinate pickup windows, confirm the itinerary, and make sure everyone is home on time.
Call 214-613-1556 today to secure your date before the calendar fills.
Teachers and administrators in Richardson ISD trust Dallas Texas Party Bus for field trip coordination because the logistics get handled in one call. A full-size charter bus from Richardson to the Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201) drops students at the field-trip entrance on Woodall Rodgers Freeway — no hunting for parking, no splitting into carpool lanes on US-75. The Perot's school group zone is clearly signed and keeps buses away from the pedestrian plaza, which matters when you have 50 fifth-graders in matching shirts.
Charter buses in our network offer TV monitors, overhead storage, climate control, and onboard restrooms — a meaningful upgrade from yellow school buses on longer runs. For RISD visual arts groups heading to the Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N Harwood St, Dallas, TX 75201) or UT Dallas campus tours, a minibus handles the group comfortably without requiring a full-size vehicle. ADA-accessible buses are always available — let us know your needs when you book.
Call 214-613-1556 for school field trip charter bus options in Richardson.
Cowboys games at AT&T Stadium (1 AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011) are the Metroplex's single biggest transportation challenge — 80,000 fans converging on Arlington from every corner of DFW, with I-30 and SH-360 turning into a standing-still parking lot an hour before kickoff. From Richardson, that's roughly 40 miles southwest, and on a Sunday afternoon the drive without traffic takes about 40 minutes. With game-day congestion, plan closer to 90.
A Richardson party bus or charter bus rental changes the math entirely. Your group rides together, the tailgate starts on the way down, and nobody is drawing straws over who drives. The bus drops your crew near Gate A on AT&T Way and waits nearby for the post-game pickup — while everyone else waits 45 minutes for the parking structure to clear.
Mavericks and Stars fans at American Airlines Center face a similar story: Victory Park lots at $40–$50 on big nights and rideshare surge pricing post-game on Victory Avenue. One charter bus or minibus rental from Richardson solves both problems for a flat rate. Call 214-613-1556 for Richardson sporting event transportation.
Richardson wedding venues span everything from the elegant ballrooms inside the Hilton Dallas/Plano Granite Park to outdoor ceremonies at Breckinridge Park — and the logistics of moving 80 guests between a hotel block, a ceremony space, and a reception venue across Collin County require more than a rideshare app can reliably deliver. A Richardson wedding shuttle service handles those loops so your guests arrive together and on time, without anyone navigating Campbell Road in formal wear at 10 p.m.
For bridal parties and VIP transfers, a 14-passenger Sprinter limo handles the ceremony-day transport with premium leather and tinted windows. Couples hosting receptions near the CityLine district can set up a continuous minibus loop between the hotel block and the venue entrance — guests board when they're ready, and nobody is waiting outside for a rideshare that hasn't arrived. Because Dallas Texas Party Bus has been coordinating wedding transportation since 2011, your timeline stays tight from the first quote to the final drop-off.
Call 214-613-1556 for a free wedding transportation quote.
Richardson itself sits dry in patches, but the broader Metroplex has built out a genuine craft beer scene worth planning a Saturday around. Community Beer Company (1530 Inspiration Dr, Dallas, TX 75207) in Dallas's Design District pours flagship and seasonal releases in a 35,000-square-foot taproom. Peticolas Brewing (2026 Farrington St, Dallas, TX 75207) is a James Beard-recognized operation within a short hop.
Head north and Legal Draft Beer Company (500 E Main St, Arlington, TX 76010) adds a suburban stop worth the detour.
For wine-focused groups, the Grapevine wine corridor — Messina Hof Winery & Resort in Grapevine (4545 Merlot Ave, Grapevine, TX 76051) and the cluster of tasting rooms along Main Street in Grapevine's Historic District — is about 35 miles from Richardson via the Bush Turnpike. A Richardson party bus rental keeps your tasting group together at every stop and gets everyone home safely at the end.
Call 214-613-1556 for a free quote on your winery or pub crawl outing.
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Dallas Texas Party Bus serves Richardson and every community across the Metroplex. Whether your group needs a Plano party bus, transportation to Garland, a Frisco charter bus for a corporate event, or a run down to Irving or Grand Prairie — our fleet covers it all. Call 214-613-1556 to get started.
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Dallas Texas Party Bus proudly serves Richardson, Texas and every nearby community across Metro Dallas. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 214-613-1556 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
We had an amazing time. The bus was spacious and clean, and the lighting made everything feel festive. They were easy to reach and flexible when our plans shifted. Everyone arrived in great spirits and on time. It made our Richardson outing feel effortless and special.
Ilse K.
Octavio D.
Loved it. The bus was comfortable, the sound was great, and there was room for all of us to relax. Booking took just a few minutes and the price was exactly what they quoted. We all stayed together and had a blast. I'll definitely be reaching out again for the next one.
Bridget A.
A really smooth and fun experience. The bus was clean and comfortable, and the people I worked with made everything simple. We rode together as one group, which made the whole day better. Pickup and drop-off were right on time. Highly recommend for any group getting around Richardson.
Kwame N.
Top-notch experience. The bus was roomy, the atmosphere was great, and the ride was smooth the entire way. Booking was easy and there were no hidden costs. Everyone in the group had an awesome time and we never had to worry about driving. Will be using them again soon.
Richardson party bus rental prices vary by vehicle size, date, and how long you need the bus. As a guide: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get a real number for your specific date is to call 214-613-1556 — we provide all-inclusive pricing in under 30 seconds with no hidden costs.
AT&T Stadium's primary charter and oversized vehicle drop-off is on AT&T Way near Gate A on the east side of the stadium. All event-day parking requires pre-purchased passes — none are sold at the gate on game day — and oversized vehicle permits must be secured in advance. Stadium lots sell out weeks ahead for marquee matchups and concerts.
From Richardson, plan on leaving at least 90 minutes before kickoff to account for I-30 and SH-360 congestion around Arlington. We confirm the current drop-off zone for your specific event when you book, since Cowboys and stadium management adjust approach routes by event. We always recommend checking the official AT&T Stadium parking page before your visit.
At Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, commercial buses pick up from the Upper Level (Departures) roadway for drop-offs and the Lower Level (Arrivals) curbside for incoming groups — the specific terminal depends on your airline. Because DFW has five terminals (A through E) connected by the Skylink train, your group should assemble fully with luggage at the agreed terminal before the bus is called forward. The trip from Richardson to DFW runs roughly 25–30 miles via the Bush Turnpike (SH-190) — plan 30–45 minutes in normal traffic and up to 75 minutes during Friday afternoon or Sunday evening peak periods.
Call us when everyone is together and the bus will pull to your terminal's commercial lane. The DFW ground transportation page has current commercial lane details by terminal.
Four windows drive the highest demand across the Richardson and greater DFW market: prom season (late April through May), when RISD high schools and surrounding districts all compete for the same vehicle inventory; Cowboys home season (September through January), when game-day runs fill weekend slots quickly; State Fair of Texas (late September through mid-October), a three-week window where group transportation demand spikes across all of Dallas County; and New Year's Eve, when fleet availability goes near-zero across the Metroplex with only a few weeks' notice. For any of these dates, six months of lead time is the safe window. For routine weekend bookings outside those peaks, two to four weeks of lead time typically works — but earlier always means better selection and better pricing.
Yes — multi-stop itineraries are the norm, not the exception. Tell us your pickup addresses, your stops, the order, and any timing that matters (dinner reservation at 7, venue doors at 9, return no later than midnight) and we'll build the routing around it. Common Richardson multi-stop patterns include a brewery crawl hitting spots in the Design District before finishing in Deep Ellum, a wedding day with a hotel-block pickup, a photo stop at a Collin County park, and a venue drop-off, or a corporate evening that starts at a Campbell Road campus and ends at a Uptown restaurant.
The price reflects the total time the vehicle is reserved, so the more specific your itinerary, the more accurate your quote will be. Call 214-613-1556 to walk through your stops.
For most events in Richardson, booking three to six months ahead secures the best vehicle selection and pricing. For prom — where every high school in Collin and Dallas County competes for vehicles in the same six-week window — book by December for the following spring or expect limited availability and higher rates by February. Cowboys games, New Year's Eve, and State Fair weekends follow the same pattern: the right vehicles disappear first, and last-minute bookings either pay premium rates or go without.
Outside those peak windows, two to four weeks of lead time is workable, but earlier is always better. Call 214-613-1556 as soon as your date is set.
A Richardson party bus itinerary can reach some of the best venues in the Metroplex — from performing arts centers a mile from downtown to sprawling state fairgrounds 20 miles south. Here are six destinations Richardson groups book most often.
The Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts (2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082) sits in the heart of the Galatyn Park Urban Center, roughly a mile east of US-75 on Campbell Road. It's Richardson's cultural anchor — a 1,508-seat concert hall and a 342-seat black box theater hosting Broadway touring productions, the Richardson Symphony Orchestra, and a year-round live performance calendar. Charter bus drop-off uses Performance Drive, with surface lot parking adjacent and the Galatyn Park DART station a short walk away.
For groups arriving from hotel blocks near the Bush Turnpike, a minibus loop is simpler than coordinating 40 people through a parking structure on opening night. Check the Eisemann Center's official calendar for current show schedules and group ticket availability before your visit.
Address: 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082
Phone: (972) 744-4650
The University of Texas at Dallas (800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080) is a research university with 30,000-plus students and a campus that hosts everything from engineering conferences to commencement ceremonies at the Naveen Jindal School of Management. The main campus entrance is at the intersection of Campbell Road and Floyd Road, with visitor parking in Lots A and B near the University Union. For corporate groups attending recruiting events or alumni gatherings, a charter bus cuts out the parking scramble in UT Dallas's notoriously limited surface lots.
Commencement weekends in May and December pack every lot on campus and back up Floyd Road to US-75 — a bus drops your party at the Union Drive entrance and waits off-campus while the ceremony runs. Visit the UT Dallas visitor information page to confirm current parking policies before a large event.
Address: 800 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (972) 883-2111
Breckinridge Park (1800 N Breckinridge Dr, Richardson, TX 75081) is a 418-acre public park straddling Spring Creek in eastern Richardson — the largest green space in the city, with five miles of trails, a model airplane field, dog parks, and open meadows used regularly for large outdoor events and family reunions. The park's main entrance off Breckinridge Drive has ample surface parking, but festival weekends — especially during the Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival, which has historically used sites around this corridor — push traffic onto Renner Road and Plano Road.
A charter bus or minibus deposits your entire group at the park entrance and picks up at a set time, keeping the afternoon uninterrupted by parking rotations. For Richardson prom groups, Breckinridge Park's open spaces and creek-side paths are a popular photo backdrop before the venue drop-off.
Address: 1800 N Breckinridge Dr, Richardson, TX 75081
Phone: (972) 744-4000
American Airlines Center (2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219) is home to the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars, and at 19,200 seats it's the largest arena in North Texas. From Richardson, it's roughly 20 miles south on US-75 — a 25-minute drive that stretches to 50-plus on game nights when the Mockingbird Lane interchange backs up and Victory Park's surface lots fill entirely. Parking in the Victory Park structure runs $30–$50 on event nights; a DART Green/Orange Line connection from the Mockingbird or Victory stations is the transit option, but it still ends with a walk across Victory Plaza.
A charter bus or party bus rental from Richardson drops your group at the arena's drop-off zone on Olive Street, steps from the main entrance, while the bus waits nearby for the post-game pickup. Check the American Airlines Center parking and transportation page before your visit for current event-night routing.
Address: 2500 Victory Ave, Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: (214) 222-3687
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science (2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201) is an 11-story, 180,000-square-foot landmark in Victory Park designed by Thom Mayne of Morphosis — one of the most visited science museums in the American Southwest, drawing more than 700,000 guests annually. School and youth groups use the Woodall Rodgers Freeway drop-off zone on the museum's north side, which feeds directly into the school group entrance and keeps charter buses clear of the main pedestrian plaza. Undercarriage bays on a full-size charter bus hold lunchboxes, extra layers, and gear so students don't haul bags through exhibits all day.
Timed-entry tickets and school group reservations should be made well in advance — the museum's weekend demand is significant, and Saturday slots book out weeks ahead during school year fieldtrip season. Check the Perot Museum group visit page before booking your trip.
Address: 2201 N Field St, Dallas, TX 75201
Phone: (214) 428-5555
Fair Park (1300 S Second Ave, Dallas, TX 75210) is a 277-acre National Historic Landmark and the largest collection of 1930s Art Deco exposition architecture in the United States. It is also, for three weeks every October, the site of the State Fair of Texas — the largest annual state fair in the country by attendance, regularly topping 2.5 million visitors over its 24-day run. From Richardson, Fair Park is about 22 miles south on US-75 to I-30 East, and on peak weekends the lots surrounding the Cotton Bowl fill before 11 a.m.
DART's Green Line serves the Fair Park station directly, but a charter bus from Richardson can load your entire group — coolers, strollers, and all — and drop everyone at the Grand Avenue entrance on a schedule that works for your group, not the light rail's. A 56-passenger charter bus for a Saturday afternoon run from Richardson costs a fraction of what 14 separate carloads spend on Cotton Bowl parking. Review the State Fair of Texas parking and transit page before your visit to confirm current lot and bus routing details.
Address: 1300 S Second Ave, Dallas, TX 75210
Phone: (214) 565-9931