And as for shuttling in from south of the Summerfest grounds? Bounce on the GreenLine, Route 15 and Route 18, or try the College Avenue park-and-ride shuttle.įor more help, here are several regular routes that will get you close enough to make transportation a cost-effective breeze – just $2 for a 90-minute fare for those 12 and up, $1 for kids and seniors. Wandering in from the west? Hop aboard Route 18 and Route 30, or the CONNECT 1 line. None of those special routes hitting the spot? No worries several of MCTS's regular bus routes will also still be in action and still be able to bring you close to the concerts.Ĭoming from the north? Summerfest recommends snagging the GreenLine, Route 15 and Route 18 (as well as the Brown Deer Park park-and-ride shuttle). – and best of all, this option will be free for Summerfest riders throughout the festival. The line will run on weekdays from 4:35 a.m. For payment options, and for more information on the MCTS Summerfest shuttles, click here.)įor another MCTS option down to the lakefront, try out the new CONNECT 1 BRT line, running every 10-15 minutes from the park-and-ride at Watertown Plank Road to the corner of Wisconsin and Van Buren – just a short walk over to the Big Gig grounds. (Pro tip: Payment is cashless on the shuttles. and running until 12:30 a.m., round-trip service costs $10 for riders ages 12 and up as well as $5 for kids, seniors over 65 and those with disabilities. Rejoice! Milwaukee County Transit Service bus shuttles to Summerfest have returned!įor the first time since 2019, the two Milwaukee institutions have teamed back up to help get you to the Big Gig with two park-and-ride shuttles – one at College Avenue, the other at Brown Deer Park – taking off approximately every half-hour from their designated locations and dropping off attendees right at Henry Maier Festival Park's midgate. (And if you're doing your own driving, check out the Big Gig's own recommended driving routes and parking tips.) MCTS shuttles Want to make sure you don't miss even the opener to the opener? And make sure you're not getting home well after the band and crew's already cleaned the stage and hit the road to the next stop? Here's a guide to transportation options to and from Summerfest this summer – from buses to bikes and beyond. The only thing left now? Actually getting to the Big Gig – quite literally. oh wow, it's no more days away! It's now! Over the past several weeks and months, they've announced all their performers, admission promos, special experiences, new foods and then some.

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