- VIA Metropolitan Transit is providing a special Park & Ride service for the Paul McCartney concert and Muertos Fest on October 25-26.
- In a can’t-miss deal, all VIA services, including the event Park & Ride, will be completely FREE for everyone on Saturday, October 25.
- Service will operate from key locations like the Crossroads Park & Ride and the Frost Bank Center, offering a simple alternative to downtown traffic.
- Regular fares will apply for the Muertos Fest service on Sunday, October 26, costing just $2.60 for a round trip.
Beat the Downtown Chaos for a Packed Weekend
San Antonio is bracing for a massive weekend of entertainment with the legendary Paul McCartney in concert and the vibrant Muertos Fest taking over downtown. While the excitement is high, so is the anxiety about the inevitable traffic jams and parking headaches. But you can avoid all that, as VIA Metropolitan Transit has announced a convenient Park & Ride service to get you to the heart of the action without the stress.
Your Free Ride to Paul McCartney and Muertos Fest
In an incredible offer you won’t want to miss, VIA is making its entire system FARE-FREE on Saturday, October 25. This is in celebration of “Make A Difference Day,” and it means your ride to see Paul McCartney or enjoy the first day of Muertos Fest won’t cost you a dime. This is the solution thousands will be using to avoid the downtown gridlock.
Saturday Service Locations and Hours
For both the concert and the festival on Saturday, Park & Ride service will be available from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Return trips will run continuously until midnight. You can park for free at any of these locations:
- Brooks Transit Center (3026 Sidney Brooks Drive)
- Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd.)
- Frost Bank Center, Lots 6 & 7 (1 Frost Bank Center Drive)
Sunday Service for Muertos Fest
The party continues on Sunday, October 26, and VIA will still be your best bet for getting to Muertos Fest. While the free-fare promotion is only for Saturday, the Sunday service remains an affordable and easy option.
Sunday Details and Payment Information
On Sunday, service to Muertos Fest will run from noon to 7 p.m., with return service continuing until 11 p.m. A round-trip ticket costs just $2.60, with reduced fares available for eligible riders. Service will operate from:
- Brooks Transit Center (3026 Sidney Brooks Drive)
- Crossroads Park & Ride (151 Crossroads Blvd.)
Passes can be easily purchased through the goMobile+ app, at VIA Customer Service Centers, or with cash and credit cards at the Park & Ride locations.
Alternate Downtown Travel
If you find yourself downtown already, VIA’s Route 100 Prímo Fredericksburg Road offers another convenient way to connect from various parking garages directly to the events.
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