Tar Heel Express

Headed to the Savannah Bananas game in Kenan?

Start your party on the Tar Heel Express. We'll run shuttles from three great locations to get you to all the day's events.
Purchase for Saturday, April 11  Purchase for Sunday, April 12 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Shuttle passes are purchased through a parking website, but you are paying for the shuttle pass and not the parking spot. Parking at the Friday Center and Southern Village is free. Customers using the downtown location are responsible for their own parking.  Passes are $10 per person and everyone needs a pass to ride (except children under 1). At the lots, you may purchase more than one pass at a time in person.

  • On Saturday, service starts at 12:30pm
  • On Sunday, service starts at 8:30am
  • Service will run continuously throughout the day, during the game, and ends 45 minutes after the game ends.
  • Everyone needs a pass to board the bus.
  • Paying for parking or a game ticket is not a Tar Heel Express shuttle pass.
  • Passes can also be purchased at boarding.

Tar Heel Express Starting Locations

Friday Center Park and Ride

  • Free parking available

Southern Village Park and Ride

  • Free parking available

Downtown Chapel Hill, Franklin Street

  • Near the Carolina Coffee Shop, mid-block of East Franklin Street
  • Paying for Tar Heel Express boarding pass does not pay for or guarantee parking spot in downtown lots
  • Parking information available at parkonthehill.com

Purchasing THX Boarding Passes

  • Every person riding the bus requires a pass.
  • Passes are $10 per person.
  • Passes are sold at the lot or through Just Park.
    • Choose your game first
    • Then pick your starting location
  • All major credit cards, Apple pay, and Google pay are accepted. No cash is accepted.

After the Game

  • Return to your lot by boarding in the correct zone

Boarding zones at Kenan Stadium.Boarding zones at Smith Center.

More Information about THX

  • All Chapel Hill Transit buses are ADA accessible.
  • Kenan Stadium drop-off and pick-up location is along South Road, towards Woolen Gym
  • Dean Smith Center drop-off and pick-up location is on Skipper Bowles Drive
  • Buses depart when full or every 10-15 minutes.
  • Return to the lots during the game is not guaranteed.
  • Service ends approximately 45 minutes after the end of the game.
  • Please do not bring the following items on board CHT buses or to the Stadium:
    • Bags not approved for the stadium
    • Alcohol
    • Weapons
    • Artificial noise makers
    • Coolers
    • Food and beverage
    • Lawn chairs
    • Laser pointers
    • Video or camera equipment larger than for personal use
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