SamTrans offers football fans the best strategy to avoid the headaches of traffic and parking at Monster Park this season. The season opener kicks off Sept. 10 with Monday Night Football against Arizona Cardinals starting at 7:15 p.m.

There are six special football service routes throughout San Mateo County, with one departing from the Palo Alto Caltrain Station. New to the game plan this year, SamTrans has adjusted its routes to include pick-up points at the BART stations at Millbrae, San Bruno and South San Francisco.

All buses arrive at Monster Park at least 30 minutes before game time, and depart from the parking lot 20 minutes after the game.

Fans save money with SamTrans football service, too. Stadium parking at Monster Park is $25, while SamTrans’ round-trip fare for 49ers service is only $15. Fans can save even more with a season bus pass, which covers round-trip express transportation to all home games, including pre-season games and potential post-season playoffs, for only $90. A four-game ticket book costs $52. To download a 49ers service order form, click HERE.

Payments can be made by cash, check, money order or credit card. Order by mail or purchase at SamTrans headquarters, 1250 San Carlos Ave. in San Carlos. For more information about 49ers service call SamTrans Customer Service at 1-800-660-4287 (TTY 650-508-6448).