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Canton Connector

This summer, on select weekends in June and July, catch a ride on the Visit Canton Connector. The free shuttle service runs on a continuous looping route between select hotels, event venues, and popular Canton area destinations with pick-up/drop-off at each location every, approximately 25-35 minutes.

Operated by SARTA and funded by Visit Canton, the Canton Connector connects riders to some of Canton's most notable attractions, museums, events, dining and entertainment.

shuttle service details

Shuttle Service Dates

Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 20

Friday, June 26 - Saturday, June 27

Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11

Friday, July 17 - Saturday, July 18

Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25

The shuttle operates on Fridays and Saturdays only, no service on Sundays.

There will not be service the weekend of July 4th.

Hours & Operation Schedule

The Canton Connector begins service each date at 8:00 a.m. and ends service each date at 8:30 p.m.

The free shuttle service runs on a continuous looping route between select hotels, event venues, and popular Canton area destinations with pick-up/drop-off at each location approximately every 25-35 minutes, during operating hours.

Riders should be sure to check and verify hours for specific events and business hours of operation.

Canton Connector is not available outside the posted hours of operation, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. on identified, select dates of service.

Pick-up & Drop-off Location Descriptions

  • Holiday Inn Canton
    This hotel is a location on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located outside of the hotel’s main entrance.
    Also inside is the Twenty/20 Taphouse hotel bar and grill, open 4 PM to 10 PM.
  • Belden Village Mall | Open 11 AM to 8 PM
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off site is outside the Food Court Entrance near Bright Now Dental.
    Enjoy Belden Village Mall and a variety of nearby, popular retailers and well-known restaurants in this popular shopping district.
  • Hampton Inn & Suites
    This hotel is a location on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located at the cul-de-sac, outside of the Hampton Inn & Suites main entrance.
    This location is also easily accessible for other hotels located on Broadmoor Cir. NW - Comfort Inn Canton, Home2 Suites, Residence Inn, and Fairfield Inn & Suites Canton.
  • Fan Engagement Zone
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located on Hall of Fame Way, outside of the Visit Canton Hall of Fame Village Welcome Center.
    Exit here to visit the shops and restaurants in HOF Village including;
    Build-a-Bear
    Visit Canton's Welcome Center and Gift Shop
    Heggy's Nut Shop
    SMOOSH Cookies
    Brew Kettle and Topgolf Swing Suites.
  • ForeverLawn Sports Park
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located on 17th Street, outside of the main gate.
    Exit here for tournaments at the field complex inside HOF Village.
  • Pro Football Hall of Fame | Open 9 AM to 7 PM
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located outside the museum's main entrance.
    Exit here for a legendary experience! Hands on exhibits, immersive experiences, and storytelling displays that evoke emotion regardless of your football fan status. Don't have time for a full tour, pop into the Museum Store - no admission purchase required. The NFL {dream} team shop is full of merchandise from the Pro Football Hall of Fame and all 32 teams.
  • McKinley Presidential Library & Museum | Open 9 AM to 4 PM
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off is located at the main drive entrance, intersection of Stadium Park Dr NW and McKinley Monument Dr NW.
    Exit here to visit the William McKinley Presidential Monument. Walk up 108-steps to pay respects at the 25th U.S. President's final resting place. Next to the monument, the McKinley Museum not only reveals more about the President and family, but also shares the Stark County Story, and features a kid-friendly life-sized, historic street of shop to explore along with a science and nature center and planetarium.
  • Canton Memorial Civic Center & Cultural Center for the Arts
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off Location is located along Market Ave N outside the Civic Center box office doors near the digital marquee board.
    This stop also provides access to:
    Canton Museum of Art     | Open 10 AM to 5 PM
    Stark County Library's Main Branch | Open 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Centennial Plaza & Visit Canton Downtown Welcome Center
    This is a stop on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off Location is at the corner of Market Ave N and 4th St NW at the Visit Canton Downtown Welcome Center.
    Exit here to enjoy a variety of downtown restaurants, museums, entertainment and special events. Stop in the Visit Canton Welcome Center for assistance and recommendations, gifts from all across Stark County, and more!
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Downtown
    This hotel is a location on all service dates.
    Pick-up/Drop-off Location is outside the hotel’s main entrance, at the corner of 3rd St SE.
    Across the street, enjoy free admission to view "The Eras" exhibit on view inside the National First Ladies' Library & Museum, or catch an NPS Ranger led tour of the National Park Site and historic Saxton House. Open 9 AM to 4 PM.

Free Museums & Points of Interest

Ride the no-cost Visit Canton Connector to discover free fun at museums, historic sites, and points of interest.

Downtown Canton Points of Interest

Explore things to do and places to eat when you get off the Canton Connector in Downtown Canton at the Canton Memorial Civic Center, Centennial Plaza, or DoubleTree by Hilton.

Discover more in Downtown Canton.

Belden Village Points of Interest

Explore things to do and places to eat when you get off the Canton Connector in Belden Village at select hotels and Belden Village Mall

Discover more in Belden Village.

PicturedBelden Village Mall

HOF Village Points of Interest

Explore things to do and places to eat when you get off the Canton Connector in Hall of Fame Village at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex, Fan Engagement Zone, or Pro Football Hall of Fame museum.

Discover more in HOF Village.

Special Events by Weekend

There are a variety of special events, concerts and festivals to experience. Check out what's happening each weekend. Step off the Visit Canton Connector and into fun!

*NOTE: Special event hours may extend beyond the hours of shuttle service.*

Friday, June 19 - Saturday, June 20

Friday, June 26 - Saturday, June 27

Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11

FREE EVENT!

Friday, July 17 - Saturday, July 18

Friday, July 24 - Saturday, July 25

Canton Connector Schedule

Canton Connector Bus Number

Embassy Suites
Hotel

Best
Western

Holiday Inn

Belden Village Mall

Hampton
Inn

Pro Football Hall of Fame

McKinley
Monument

Canton Memorial Civic Center

Centennial Plaza
Downtown Canton

DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Canton

Bus 18:00 AM8:06 AM8:15 AM8:18 AM8:24 AM8:37 AM8:40 AM8:45 AM8:47 AM8:50 AM
Bus 28:30 AM8:36 AM8:45 AM8:48 AM8:54 AM9:07 AM9:10 AM9:15 AM9:17 AM9:20 AM
Bus 19:00 AM9:06 AM9:15 AM9:18 AM9:24 AM9:37 AM9:40 AM9:45 AM9:47 AM9:50 AM
Bus 29:30 AM9:36 AM9:45 AM9:48 AM9:54 AM10:07 AM10:10 AM10:15 AM10:17 AM10:20 AM
Bus 110:00 AM10:06 AM10:15 AM10:18 AM10:24 AM10:37 AM10:40 AM10:45 AM10:47 AM10:50 AM
Bus 210:30 AM10:36 AM10:45 AM10:48 AM10:54 AM11:07 AM11:10 AM11:15 AM11:17 AM11:20 AM
Bus 111:00 AM11:06 AM11:15 AM11:18 AM11:24 AM11:37 AM11:40 AM11:45 AM11:47 AM11:50 AM
Bus 211:30 AM11:36 AM11:45 AM11:48 AM11:54 AM12:07 PM12:10 PM12:15 PM12:17 PM12:20 PM
Bus 112:00 PM12:06 PM12:15 PM12:18 PM12:24 PM12:37 PM12:40 PM12:45 PM12:47 PM12:50 PM
Bus 212:30 PM12:36 PM12:45 PM12:48 PM12:54 PM1:07 PM1:10 PM1:15 PM1:17 PM1:20 PM
Bus 11:00 PM1:06 PM1:15 PM1:18 PM1:24 PM1:37 PM1:40 PM1:45 PM1:47 PM1:50 PM
Bus 21:30 PM1:36 PM1:45 PM1:48 PM1:54 PM2:07 PM2:10 PM2:15 PM2:17 PM2:20 PM
Bus 12:00 PM2:06 PM2:15 PM2:18 PM2:24 PM2:37 PM2:40 PM2:45 PM2:47 PM2:50 PM
Bus 22:30 PM2:36 PM2:45 PM2:48 PM2:54 PM3:07 PM3:10 PM3:15 PM3:17 PM3:20 PM
Bus 13:00 PM3:06 PM3:15 PM3:18 PM3:24 PM3:37 PM3:40 PM3:45 PM3:47 PM3:50 PM
Bus 23:30 PM3:36 PM3:45 PM3:48 PM3:54 PM4:07 PM4:10 PM4:15 PM4:17 PM4:20 PM
Bus 14:00 PM4:06 PM4:15 PM4:18 PM4:24 PM4:37 PM4:40 PM4:45 PM4:47 PM4:50 PM
Bus 24:30 PM4:36 PM4:45 PM4:48 PM4:54 PM5:07 PM5:10 PM5:15 PM5:17 PM5:20 PM
Bus 15:00 PM5:06 PM5:15 PM5:18 PM5:24 PM5:37 PM5:40 PM5:45 PM5:47 PM5:50 PM
Bus 25:30 PM5:36 PM5:45 PM5:48 PM5:54 PM6:07 PM6:10 PM6:15 PM6:17 PM6:20 PM
Bus 16:00 PM6:06 PM6:15 PM6:18 PM6:24 PM6:37 PM6:40 PM6:45 PM6:47 PM6:50 PM
Bus 26:30 PM6:36 PM6:45 PM6:48 PM6:54 PM7:07 PM7:10 PM7:15 PM7:17 PM7:20 PM
Bus 17:00 PM7:06 PM7:15 PM7:18 PM7:24 PM7:37 PM7:40 PM7:45 PM7:47 PM7:50 PM
Bus 27:30 PM7:36 PM7:45 PM7:48 PM7:54 PM8:07 PM8:10 PM8:15 PM8:17 PM8:20 PM
Bus 18:00 PM8:06 PM8:15 PM8:18 PM8:24 PM8:37 PM8:40 PM8:45 PM8:47 PM8:50 PM
Bus 28:30 PM8:36 PM8:45 PM8:48 PM8:54 PM9:07 PM9:10 PM9:15 PM9:17 PM9:20 PM

Questions?

SARTA Customer Service Info/Questions | (330) 477-2782 (Opt #2) or 1-800-379-3661
Visit Canton Welcome Centers | (330) 454.1439

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