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Ride Laketran's Sports Express

Skip the driving and pricey game-day parking fees and ride in comfort to and from Downtown Cleveland.

Coming Soon! Ride with us to select Cleveland Cavaliers home playoff games and be part of the excitement as they chase the championship.

Coming Soon! Ride with us to select Cleveland Guardians home games and catch all the action at the ballpark.

Kick off the 2025 season by taking Sports Express to all Cleveland Browns home games.

New Sports Express Service

Sports Express offers affordable round-trip transportation from Mentor Park-n-Ride to Cleveland for select sporting events. Sports Express service is operated by Laketran STS buses and can accommodate 128 passengers for each game.

Round-trip fare is $15 per passenger. For groups, the first two riders are $15 each; additional group members pay a discounted fare of $10 per person. Perfect for families and friends heading to the game together.

Buses depart Mentor Park-n-Ride 2 hours prior to the game start and return 45 minutes after the game ends.

Drop off and pick up for events at Huntington Bank Field is at the northwest corner of St. Clair Ave. & E.  9th St. (Bus Stop #932.)

Drop off and pick up for events at Progressive Field and Rocket Arena is at the corner of W. 3rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. (Bus Stop #901.)

To serve you better, please contact Laketran in advance at (440) 354-6100 if you use a wheelchair and require the ADA lift.

Purchasing Terms

  • All ticket sales are final.
  • Bus seating is all general admission.
  • Wristbands are provided at boarding and serve as your return ticket.
  • Buses depart Mentor Park-n-Ride 2 hours prior to game start.
  • Buses depart Cleveland 45 minutes after the game ends. 
  • You will be dropped off and picked up at the same location in Cleveland. (See above for specific locations.)
  • No food, drink, alcohol, or smoking is permitted on-board buses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if there is a game delay or overtime?

Laketran departs 45 minutes after the end of the game. We encourage you to subscribe to GAMEDAY text alerts. Text “GAMEDAY” to 440-517-8100 to get Sports Express text alerts. Data and messaging rates apply.

Laketran Sports Express departs Lake County from Mentor Park-n-Ride at 8650 Market St. 2 hours prior to the start of the game.

For events at Huntington Bank Field returning to Lake County, Laketran buses depart the northwest corner of St. Clair Ave. & E.9th St. 45 minutes after the game ends. (Bus Stop #932)

For events at Progressive Field and Rocket Arena returning to Lake County, Laketran buses depart the corner of W. 3rd St. & W. Prospect Ave. (Bus Stop #901.)

You will be dropped off and picked up at the same location in Cleveland.

Laketran STS buses are accessible. To serve you better, please contact Laketran in advance at 440-354-6100 if you use a wheelchair and require the ADA lift.

All ticket sales are final. Laketran does not issue refunds. Tickets are transferable to other people.

For groups, the first two riders are $15 each; additional group members pay a discounted fare of $10 per person.

Wristbands serve as your return ticket. If you lose your wristband, you can verify your ticket purchase with your driver by showing your confirmation email.

You can take Laketran Sports Express one way, but you still must purchase a round-trip ticket.

Laketran buses are not equipped with restrooms. There is a portable restroom at the Mentor Park-n-Ride only.

Laketran STS does not offer a season ticket pass this year, but it is something we may consider for future years.

No. Tickets must be purchased in advance online at www.laketransts.com

Seating is first come, first serve. We do not reserve specific seats on buses.

Be part of the action without the hassle of driving or parking! Purchase your fare today!