Johnson County United Link transit service begins

The Johnson County United Link shuttle service supporting FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City is now serving riders, providing 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. Information on how to buy a pass is available at jocogov.org/transit.

Parking at each Link stop is very limited and may not be available. Riders are encouraged to consider alternate ways of getting to the stops. If parking is available at a certain site, that information will be listed at johnsoncountyunited.com/getting-around and at jocogov.org/transit.

Dates/Times of Operation

The Johnson County United Link service will operate through July 13, with buses arriving approximately every 20-25 minutes.

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

• June 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.

Johnson County United Airport Drop and Ride

The county is also providing a free airport shuttle with direct service from Kansas City International Airport to Lenexa City Center and the Overland Park Convention Center that will run during FIFA World Cup 2026™ Kansas City.

Buses will run in 30-minute intervals continuing through July 17. After July 17, buses will run on 60-minute schedules as funding is available. Complete schedules and maps for the routes are available on the Johnson County Transit website and at JohnsonCountyUnited.com.

The service is a drop-and-ride service only. No designated parking onsite is available for the airport service. Riders should not leave personal vehicles at the Overland Park Convention Center or Lenexa City Center for extended periods of time.