Johnson County announces schedules for World Cup transit routes

The Johnson County United Link bus service will provide a connection for residents and visitors looking to travel among Johnson County cities. It will also link riders to the ConnectKC26 Region Direct and ConnectKC26 Stadium Direct, which provide public transportation to the stadium on match days, regional attractions and FIFA Fan Festival™.

The service will include three routes overlapping at Oak Park Mall and will connect the cities of Leawood, Lenexa, Merriam, Mission, Olathe, Overland Park and Shawnee.

Rates for the Johnson County United Link service will include $5 for a day pass, $25 for a seven-day pass and $50 for a tournament pass. In partnership with KC2026, Johnson County set these rates to match those being offered by the ConnectKC26 transit system.

Dates/Times of Operation

The Johnson County United Link service will operate from June 9 to July 13, with buses arriving every 20 minutes.

Dates with standard service, with buses running from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.:

• June 9, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 28, 29, 30
• July 2, 7, 8, 9, 13

Dates with late night service, with buses running from noon to 2 a.m.

• June 12, 13, 16, 20, 24, 25, 26
• July 1, 4, 12

Dates with maximum service, with buses running from 2 p.m. to 4 a.m.

Dates with extended service, with buses running from 10 a.m. to midnight.

Times are approximate and may change due to traffic or weather. Timetables with scheduled arrival and departure times are available at jocogov.org/transit. Riders are encouraged to download the Transit app for route mapping, locations of buses and other critical system information. Additionally, please check johnsoncountyunited.com for the latest information on transit service, community events and more.