Catch the Rodeo Express

Published on February 03, 2026

Skip the traffic, the parking hunt and the long walk! The Woodlands Rodeo Express is your easy, stress-free ride to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. This convenient round-trip shuttle takes you straight from the Sawdust Park and Ride to NRG Stadium, so you can focus on enjoying the rodeo instead of worrying about getting there. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Read on for details.

Shuttle Service Location

The Rodeo Express departs from the Sawdust Park and Ride at 701 Westridge Road, Spring, TX 77380. Riders are encouraged to arrive early to allow plenty of time for parking and check-in. From there, it’s as easy as park, board, and relax—no traffic jams, no parking fees, no long walks. Just sit back and enjoy the ride to the rodeo. Visit The Woodlands Rodeo Express webpage for full details. Parking at the Sawdust park and Ride lot is free.

Service Dates

The Woodlands Rodeo Express will operate daily throughout the entire Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, including pre-Rodeo events.

Pre-Rodeo: Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28, 2026

Rodeo: Monday, March 2 – Sunday, March 22, 2026

The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo features an exciting new lineup of artists, including Luke Bryan, Tim McGraw, Cody Johnson, Parker McCollum and many more. Don’t miss a moment of the action—ride with The Woodlands Rodeo Express and enjoy Houston’s biggest event without the hassle!

Get Your Tickets

Tickets are on sale now! Just visit TheRodeoExpress.com! Or, you can call First Class Transportation at 281-590-8800, Option 2.

For just $15 per person round-trip (plus applicable service fees), you’ll enjoy a smooth, comfortable ride without the hassle or expense of event parking. Tickets must be purchased in advance, and regular Woodlands Express tickets are not valid or transferable for this service.

You MUST purchase a one-way ticket for each direction. This means you need to BOOK YOUR RIDE TO THE RODEO and BOOK YOUR RIDE HOME and on the same day, so make sure you secure both before you check out!

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable.

Children age 2 and under may ride free when seated on the lap of a fare-paying adult. A maximum of one lap child per adult is permitted.

Children age 3 and older must have their own seat purchased at the standard rate.

All passengers under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

The Woodlands Express regular tickets are NOT VAILD for this special service.

This service is only available out of the Sawdust Park & Ride.

All passengers will receive a wristband at the Sawdust Park & Ride and must wear it in order to ride the bus both to and from the Rodeo.

Passengers who miss their return bus cannot be guaranteed return transportation.

Passenger Code of Conduct

To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable ride for everyone, all passengers are expected to follow the Rodeo Express Code of Conduct and onboard policies. Please visit our website for more information.

Reserve your tickets today!

Rodeo Express Quick Reference

Tickets & reservations: Visit TheRodeoExpress.com. You’ll need a one-way ticket reservation for each direction on the same day. Wristbands are issued at Sawdust Park & Ride check in.

Departure: Buses depart from Sawdust Park & Ride at 701 Westridge Rd., Spring, TX. Parking at the Park and Ride is free of charge.

Return from NRG: Please arrive to the Rodeo Express Bus Tent (Special Events loading area) 15 minutes before your scheduled return time.

Price: $15 round trip, plus fees. Regular Woodlands Express tickets are not valid for Rodeo Express.

Help: For tickets, call First Class Transportation at 281-590-8800, Option 2. For on-board assistance or lost & found, call 832-851-3362.