Bus to the ballpark
May 28, 2025
Heading downtown for the 2025 College World Series? Metro’s got all the bases covered for you.
Make the winning play – Skip the traffic, let us do the driving, and check out other great ways to get around Omaha:
Buses
Ballpark Bus – This is your bus to get near the action at Charles Schwab Field, around the North Downtown area, and connect to ORBT
Runs every ten minutes
Fare:
- Free
Hours:
- Weekdays: 5:45 a.m. – an hour after the last game
- Weekends: Noon – an hour after the last game
Route:
- Runs north on 17th from Dodge to Cuming, right on Cuming, right on 14th to head south to Dodge
- Has stops throughout the loop
- Drops off and picks up near Film Streams (14th & Fahey, a block away from the stadium)
Connections to other routes:
ORBT – ORBT is your fastest way to get to downtown Omaha with free parking at the Westroads Transit Center, stops at UNO, Midtown Crossing, Gene Leahy Mall, the Heartland of America Park, and plenty in between.
Runs every 10 minutes most of the day
Fare:
- $1.25 each way
- Note: Riders must use Umo to pay their fare on ORBT. This can be done with the mobile app, a smart card, or using cash at a Ticket Vending Machine at an ORBT station.
Hours:
- Weekdays: 4:25 a.m. – about 11 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last ORBT bus leaves 15th & Dodge at approximately 11:03 p.m.
- Saturday: 5 a.m. – about 11 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last ORBT bus leaves 15th & Dodge at approximately 11:03 p.m.
- Sunday: 6 a.m. – about 10 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last ORBT bus leaves 15th & Dodge at approximately 8:43 p.m.
Fastball ORBT – This is your best way to beat the crowds out of downtown after the game.
Note: Regular ORBT service will continue before, during, and after the games using established ORBT stations
Fare:
- $1.25
- Note: Riders must use Umo to pay their fare on ORBT. This can be done with the mobile app, a smart card, or using cash at a Ticket Vending Machine at an ORBT station.
Hours:
- Leaves about 20 minutes after each CWS game
Route:
- Limited stop route from 10th & Capitol to Westroads Transit Center
Stops:
- 10th & Capitol
- 15th & Dodge
- Westroads Transit Center
*This bus will only go westbound and will make limited stops
Route 4 – This route will take you from Westroads Transit Center to downtown Omaha, it runs through the Benson entertainment district and near the Joslyn Castle & Gardens and St. Cecilia Cathedral. There are stops near the Charles Schwab Field.
Fare:
- $1.25
Hours:
- Weekdays: About 4:30 a.m.- about 9 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 4 bus leaves 14th & Dodge at approximately 9:10 p.m.
- Saturday: About 5:40 a.m. – about 9 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 4 bus leaves 14th & Dodge at approximately 9:10 p.m.
- Sunday: About 6 a.m. – about 7 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 4 bus leaves 14th & Dodge at approximately 7:10 p.m.
Route 13 – This route will take you from Millwork Commons to Aksarben Village. It runs through downtown, the Little Bohemia & Little Italy neighborhoods, past the Henry Doorly Zoo, and through South Omaha.
Fare:
- $1.25
Hours:
- Weekdays: About 4:30 a.m. – about 8 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 13 bus leaves 13th & Nicholas at approximately 8:18 p.m.
- Saturday: About 5:40 a.m. – about 10 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 13 bus leaves 13th & Nicholas at approximately 10:18 p.m.
- Sunday: About 6 a.m. – about 8 p.m. (check the schedule for specific times)
- Note: The last Route 13 bus leaves 13th & Nicholas at approximately 7:48 p.m.
Rider Alert: Route 13 will be on detour in the north downtown area throughout the CWS. It will use 10th Street instead of 13th. There will be temporary stops at 10th & Cass and 10th & Mike Fahey
Before You Go
Rides on Metro and ORBT buses cost $1.25 each way. A transfer is 25 cents. With Metro’s K-12 Rides Free program, all kids ages 0-18 ride any Metro service fare-free!
Learn more about Metro’s fares
Fans can park at the free park & ride lot at the Westroads Transit Center and catch ORBT or Route 4 to head downtown
Rider Tips and Tricks
- Check out our Rider Guide for tips on using Metro!
- Pay your fare with Umo, Metro’s contactless fare payment system, which works on all of Metro’s vehicles. It can be used at ticket vending machines, with a smart card, or with a mobile phone app.
- Riders can plan a trip and track their bus using MyRide OMA, Metro’s real-time tracking system, available online, as a mobile app, or via a text message system.
Bikes
Bikes are another great way to get you to and from the ballpark, a bus stop, or an ORBT Station. Metro buses have bike racks on the front of the bus, ORBT buses have bike hangers inside (use the back door), and your bike rides free! Racks can accommodate bikes, e-bikes, and Heartland Bike Share bikes under 55 pounds.
Heartland Bike Share will install a temporary station with a bike and scooter parking corral on Mike Fahey between 13th & 14th streets. When riding your personal bike to park in the corral, please bring your own bike lock and park at your own risk. If riding Heartland Bike Share and the dock station is full, make sure to find a nearby station with an available dock.
Check out our Bike + Ride page for tips and get ready to roll!
Scooters
There will be designated scooter parking on the corner of 14th & Mike Fahey. Lime scooters are not allowed on board any Metro vehicles or on bus bike racks. Please be considerate when parking a scooter at or near a bus stop, and make sure the stop is accessible.
Check out scooter guidelines from Park Omaha here!
