Event Routes

Designated special event routes are designed to get you close to the action safely and efficiently.

Image of people at the East Lansing Art Fair

Shuttle Information

With conveniently located drop-off and pick-up areas, you’re never more than a short walk from major attractions and destinations. CATA takes the stress out of getting there — so you can focus on enjoying the best of Greater Lansing’s events, festivals and recreational offerings.

 

Ingham County Fair Shuttle

The Ingham County Fair Shuttle has concluded for 2025's events. Check back next year for the most up-to-date information for this service.

Note: The 2025 Ingham County Fair Shuttle has concluded. Check back next year for updates.

In partnership with Ingham County, CATA provides transit service to the Ingham County Fair, running July 28–August 2, 2025, in Mason. The fair features livestock shows, 4-H exhibits, food, rides, and grandstand entertainment. Visit fair.ingham.org for the full schedule.

Location: Departs from CATA Transportation Center (CTC), Bay 24, in downtown Lansing to the fairgrounds (A-Gate) via I-496 and US-127

Service Hours:

  • Monday, July 28: 3:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (CTC departures), 4 p.m.–10 p.m. (fairgrounds departures)
  • Tuesday–Saturday, July 29–August 2: 12:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. (CTC departures), 1 p.m.–10 p.m. (fairgrounds departures)
  • Buses run hourly

Cost to Ride: $1.25 regular fare, 60 cents discounted fare (cash, mobile pay, or CATA fixed-route bus passes accepted); children under 42 inches ride free with an adult

Arts Shuttle

The Arts Shuttle has concluded for 2026's events. Check back next year for the most up-to-date information for this service.


CATA provides shuttle service for the East Lansing Art Festival and MSU Arts & Crafts Show on May 16–17, 2026.

  • Location: Park for free at MSU’s Commuter Lot 89 on Farm Lane; shuttles stop on Grand River Avenue
  • Service Hours:
    • Saturday, May 16: 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
    • Sunday, May 17: 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
  • Frequency: Buses run every 10–15 minutes
  • Cost to Ride: 50 cents round-trip (exact change required, cash only); children under 42 inches tall ride free with an adult
  • Boarding Passes: Provided following payment and may be used for a return trip on the shuttle or a transfer to any CATA fixed-route bus.
  • Transfers: Request a free transfer ticket from the driver, valid for 2 hours and two uses in one direction
  • Features: All buses are equipped with bike racks and wheelchair ramps/lifts

Route Directions:

Map titled “The Arts Shuttle 2026” showing a loop shuttle route in East Lansing. The route begins at Lot 89 (marked “Park Here”) near Mount Hope Road, travels north along Farm Lane and Bogue Street, then west along Grand River Avenue past MSU/CTC. It continues northwest near Beal Street to stops for the East Lansing Art Festival and MSU Arts & Crafts Show, then loops back east along Grand River and south to return to Lot 89. Black squares indicate CATA bus stops, and bus icons mark transfer points to Routes 1, 20, 24, and 26. A north arrow and “map not to scale” note are included.

CATA is proud to sponsor these events in partnership with East Lansing Art Festival and Michigan State University Activities Board.

MSU Football Shuttle

Avoid expensive parking and ride-share services on game day with CATA’s free shuttle services to the stadium.

Green Line

  • Location: Lot 89 on Mt. Hope Road
  • Service Hours: Begins 5 hours before kickoff, runs throughout the game, and up to 2 hours after
  • Parking Cost: $20 per game
  • Shuttle Cost: Free

White Line

  • Location: Lot 200 Pavilion parking lot on Farm Lane (south of Mt. Hope), primarily for RVs and charter buses
  • Service Hours: One bus starts 3 hours before kickoff, two buses start 2 hours before kickoff, runs throughout the game, and up to 2 hours after
  • Parking Cost: $60 for RVs, $100 for charter buses
  • Shuttle Cost: Free to Shaw Lane

Lot 48 Shuttle

  • Location: Lot 48 off Service Road behind Ramp 5 (reserved for vehicles with handicap stickers or licenses)
  • Service Hours: Begins 2 hours before kickoff, runs throughout the game, and up to 2 hours after
  • Parking Cost: $30, includes round-trip shuttle pass
  • Shuttle Cost: Free to the stadium
Image of CATA Football shuttle infront of Spartan Stadium

MSU Basketball Shuttle

  • Location: Departs from Ramp 5 (Communication Arts and Sciences building)
  • Service Hours: Begins 1.5 hours before tip-off, runs up to 1 hour post-game
  • Parking Cost: $10 at Ramp 5
  • Shuttle Cost: Free to Breslin Center
  • Note: Children 46 inches or under (or age 5 and under) ride free
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