Getting There · War Memorial Stadium · Laramie
Getting to War Memorial Stadium — Transit, Rideshare & Walking Routes
Getting to War Memorial Stadium without the parking-lot headache is usually faster and cheaper than driving — especially on Wyoming Cowboys game nights and major concerts, when the roads around University of Wyoming campus, Laramie fill long before doors. Even at a mid-size venue holding 29,181, the streets around University of Wyoming campus, Laramie tighten up fast during the pre-game window. This guide covers the transit lines that drop you closest to the stadium, the rideshare zones, walking routes from University of Wyoming campus, and what to know about late-night service after the final whistle.
About War Memorial Stadium
Home of the wyoming cowboys, one of the highest-elevation stadiums in the country at over 7,200 feet. the stadium has stood at this location since 1950, making it one of the older active venues in American sports. located at 1 East Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071.
Transit Routes to War Memorial Stadium
Game-day shuttles serve the stadium on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie. Plan to step off at the nearest stop 45-60 minutes before doors. Transit is also the quickest post-event exit from War Memorial Stadium — you are moving while the parking lots around University of Wyoming campus, Laramie are still emptying.
Rideshare Drop-Off at War Memorial Stadium
Uber and Lyft both serve War Memorial Stadium. On busy nights the apps route you to a designated drop-off zone near the stadium rather than the front gates, keeping traffic and pedestrians separated. Pricing surges hardest in the 10-20 minutes right after the final whistle or encore; if you can wait that window out — or walk a couple of blocks away from War Memorial Stadium before requesting — you will usually pay less and wait less.
Walking to War Memorial Stadium from University of Wyoming campus
War Memorial Stadium is located at 1 East Grand Avenue, Laramie, WY 82071, in the University of Wyoming campus area of Laramie. While War Memorial Stadium is not in the core downtown area, the University of Wyoming campus surroundings have sidewalks and pedestrian access from nearby parking areas, hotels, and transit stops. Walking in from a few blocks away also sidesteps the worst of the event-night traffic and is often the single fastest way to leave once the show ends. The final approach to War Memorial Stadium is open-air, so dress for the weather — especially for evening events and late-season games when temperatures drop after sunset.
When to Arrive at War Memorial Stadium
War Memorial Stadium holds 29,181 for a typical event configuration. Arriving 45-60 minutes before doors is a comfortable window for most events. Sold-out nights for the Wyoming Cowboys deserve an extra cushion — about 75 minutes total — since mid-size venue concourses can feel tight when everyone enters at once. Check War Memorial Stadium's bag policy ahead of time; most stadiums now enforce clear-bag rules.
Late-Night Exit from War Memorial Stadium
If you took transit to War Memorial Stadium, your post-event exit plan hinges on the last departure from the nearest stop. Before the event, look up the schedule for the specific line referenced in the transit section above — (Game-day shuttles serve the stadium on the University of Wyoming campus in Laramie) — and screenshot it. Evening events at War Memorial Stadium typically let out between 10:00 and 11:00 PM, though encores and overtime can push later. Having the schedule saved means you can decide during the event whether to catch the last train or switch to a rideshare backup.