An easy and convenient ride to Summerfest: Hop on the MCTS shuttle!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Summerfest on the bus!
The Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) offers several choices for an easy and convenient ride to Summerfest, Wednesday, June 25 to Sunday, June 29 and Tuesday, July 1 to Sunday, July 6, 2014.
Take a bus or drive downtown (and park at one of many parking lots) and then take the Shuttle to the Summerfest North Gate.
Those farther out can park at one of nine park-ride lots and take a Freeway Flyer to the Summerfest Mid Gate.
Don’t forget those traveling from north of Milwaukee can take the Ozaukee County Express, too.
DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE SERVICE
The Shuttle operates Downtown from 11:30 am to 12:30 am every day during Summerfest and provides service to the North Gate.
Bus service runs every 10 minutes.
Buses operate in both directions along Wisconsin Avenue (see map).
When traveling to Summerfest, the Shuttle stops between N. James Lovell Street and N. Jackson Street, then proceeds directly to the North Gate.
Stops are made at all bus stops marked with the Summerfest smile logo.
SHUTTLE FARE
MCTS is pleased to announce it is offering a special price — $1 round trip — for its Downtown Shuttle to Summerfest.
MCTS is providing this reduced rate as a service to its customers in response to increased construction and the decrease in park-ride lots.
Round trip adult fare is $1.00 while children (6-11), seniors (65 and over) and persons with disabilities with proper ID pay 50¢ round trip.
Riders can also use a valid transfer or weekly pass as fare.
Pay when boarding to Summerfest.
There are more than 10 regular MCTS routes that travel to the downtown area that connect with the Shuttle.
FREEWAY FLYER SERVICE
Freeway Flyers operate from nine park-ride lots to the Summerfest Main Gate (see map).
Unless otherwise noted, Flyers provide service on weekdays, every half-hour on the hour and half-hour from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm, and every 15 minutes from 5:00 pm to 12:30 am.
On Saturdays and Sundays, service is every 15-20 minutes.
NEW This Year: There is no Flyer service from Southridge or Green Bay Park-Ride Lots.
The following is a list of park-ride lots from which the Flyers operate:
FREEWAY FLYER FARE
Round trip adult fare is $6.50 while children (6-11), seniors (65 and over) and persons with disabilities with proper ID pay $3.00 round trip.
Riders with a Weekly or Monthly Pass add $2.00.
Also, on both the Shuttle and Freeway Flyer, U-PASS, Freedom Pass and Commuter Value Pass are accepted as full fare.
OZAUKEE COUNTY EXPRESS
Ozaukee County Express provides half-hour service from 11:30 am to 12:30 am each day, starting at the Saukville Wal-Mart (Hwy 33/Green Bay Ave.).
The bus will depart 13 minutes later from the Target/Home Depot (Hwy 60) in Grafton. Service is every 20 minutes except:
Fare is $7.00 round-trip for adults and $3.00 round-trip for children (6-11), seniors (65 and over) and persons with disabilities with proper ID. Riders with Weekly or Monthly Pass add $2.00.
Customers can find additional information and suggested routing via Google Trip Planner by visiting RideMCTS.com, or by calling the 24-hour automated bus information line at 414-344-6711.