Ride Easy to the 2026 New York State Fair with Centro!
Skip the traffic. Skip the parking headaches. Ride straight to the Fair.
Centro’s NYS Fair Park-N-Ride service is back for 2026 with direct shuttle service to the Fair, FREE parking at Park-N-Ride locations, and frequent departures throughout the day.
Whether you’re coming for the food, concerts, rides, animals, or the butter sculpture, Centro makes getting to the Fair easy.
Choose Your Park-N-Ride Location
📍 Centro Transit Hub (S. Warren St - directly across the street from the Centro Transit Hub)
- Direct shuttle service to the NYS Fair Main Gate
- Fare: $1 each way or $0.50 for eligible reduced fare riders. See eligibility requirements below.
- Park-N-Ride buses depart continuously beginning at 8:45 a.m. through 8:45 p.m.
- Return service from the Fair operates continuously from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
📍 Destiny USA (Eastside Lots 2 & 3 on Solar St, Syracuse)
- FREE parking
- Direct shuttle service to the NYS Fair Main Gate
- NEW for 2026: $2 round-trip fare required or $1 for eligible reduced fare riders. See eligibility requirements below.
- Park-N-Ride buses depart continuously beginning at 8:45 a.m. through 8:45 p.m.
- Return service from the Fair operates continuously from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
📍 Long Branch Park (3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool)
- FREE parking
- Direct shuttle service to the NYS Fair Main Gate
- NEW for 2026: $2 round-trip fare required or $1 for eligible reduced fare riders. See eligibility requirements below.
- Park-N-Ride buses depart continuously beginning at 8:45 a.m. through 8:45 p.m.
- Return service from the Fair operates continuously from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
💲 Fares & Payment
What's New for 2026?
Destiny USA and Long Branch Park
- $2 round-trip fare or $1 for eligible reduced fare riders. See eligibility requirements below.
Centro Transit Hub
- $1 each way or $0.50 for eligible reduced fare riders. See eligibility requirements below.
Reduced Fares
Reduced fares are available for eligible:
- Seniors (65+)**
- Riders with disabilities**
- Children age 6-9*
Children 5 and under ride FREE*
*Must be accompanied by a paying adult.
**Must show a Centro Reduced Fare ID or combination Medicare Card & Photo ID.
Accepted Payment Methods
Regular Centro fares apply, and all valid Centro Ride Passes are accepted.
You can pay using:
- Cash
- Valid Centro Ride Passes
- Mobile passes purchased through the GoCentroBus app
- Tap-to-pay credit or debit cards
⏰ Service Hours
Park-N-Ride buses operate on a continuous looping schedule throughout the day, so there's no need to follow a fixed departure schedule.
- First buses begin at 8:45 a.m.
- Last bus leaves the Fair at 11:00 p.m.
- Labor Day: Last departure is 9:00 p.m.
Weekend and Labor Day service also includes Willis Avenue.
🎶 Attending a Concert at the Amphitheater?
Please Note: Centro will not operate direct service from the Centro Transit Hub to the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview during the New York State Fair.
Instead:
- Ride any Park-N-Ride shuttle to the NYS Fair Main Gate.
- Beginning at 4:00 p.m. on concert nights, board the Orange Lot Shuttle at the Main Gate.
- The shuttle provides direct service to the Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater (Stop #4).
- Following each concert, return shuttles will transport concertgoers from the Amphitheater back to the Fair Main Gate.
🚏 New for 2026
This year you'll notice:
- New high-visibility Park-N-Ride signs
- Easier-to-read directional signage
- Updated Park-N-Ride graphics
- Improved fare and service information
🎟 Why Ride Park-N-Ride?
Leave the driving and parking to us.
With Centro you can:
- Skip Fair traffic
- Avoid searching for parking
- Ride directly to the Main Gate
- Enjoy frequent shuttle service throughout the day
- Spend more time enjoying the Fair
👨👩👧 Before You Go
- Arrive early on weekends and concert days.
- Have your fare or pass ready before boarding.
- If you're returning Downtown and need to transfer to another Centro route, remember that the last lineup at the Centro Transit Hub is 11:40 p.m. Please plan your trip accordingly.
- Follow posted Park-N-Ride signs throughout the Fairgrounds.
📞 Need Help?
For more information, please contact Centro's Call Center:
📱 (315) 442-3400
Want details for a specific location?
Click the location links below the route map to view detailed schedules, fares, and stop information for each Park-N-Ride location.
