HUNTSVILLE – To help Billy Strings fans keep rollin’ right along, Huntsville Transit is offering a safe, convenient way to get to and from downtown to The Orion Amphitheater for the performer’s three nights of concerts.
The shows are Thursday through Saturday. The Friday and Saturday shows are sold out but tickets remain for Thursday. Click here for tickets.
The Orion Express will run every 15 minutes from 4-7 p.m. and return riders to their destination from 9 p.m. until one hour after the event ends. The Orion Express is a collaborative effort among the city, Downtown Huntsville Inc., and The Orion Amphitheater.
“There’s tremendous value in being able to get to and from The Orion without having to worry about finding a parking spot or waiting in traffic when the show is over,” said Quisha Bryant, director of Huntsville’s Parking & Public Transportation Department. “We’re thrilled to provide this option for fans of Billy Strings.”
Pick-up and drop-off locations
- Lumberyard Parking Lot (Cleveland Avenue/Meridian Street)
- Garage D (Lincoln Street)
- 106 Jefferson Hotel (Jefferson Street)
- Embassy Suites, AC Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites (Monroe Street)
Round-trip tickets are $6 per person; seniors and individuals with disabilities can ride for $3.
How to ride
Tickets can be purchased through the Token Transit app, available for iOS and Android users.
New users will need to create an account and then verify their information. Once that’s done, the user should click “Buy Passes” and select “Adult” under the “Rider” section.
Users should then click the “Orion Express to Billy Strings Concert” option to purchase the fare.
Riders can also purchase their fare the old-fashioned way by dropping $6 in the farebox upon boarding; however, there will be no change available.
