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MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM
 Summerfest Shuttles

MCTS’s special service is a favorite among Summerfest goers. There will be three shuttles that run approximately every 15 minutes from College Avenue*, Brown Deer Road East or Hales Corners Park and Ride lots during teh nine days of Summerfest. These shuttles offer convenient, non-stop, direct access to the festival grounds entrance llocated outside the Summerfest Mid Gate.  

Round-trip fare is $18 for riders ages 12 and up, and $9 for Reduced Fare riders (youth 11 and under and seniors 65 and over, and those with qualifying disabilities).  The first shuttle will depart the lot at 11:30 a.m. with the last buses leaving the Summerfest Mid Gate at 12:30 a.m. Parking at the Park and Ride lots are free, on a first come, first-served basis.

There are a variety of options for payment, including:

• WisGo Card (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
• Umo App (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
• New! Contactless payment for the shuttles and regular route service makes it even easier to pay, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards or debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, smartwatches and smartphones

*Note: During Summerfest the College Avenue Park and Ride lot will open at 10:30 a.m. on Thursdays and remain open on Fridays and Saturdays.  The lot will then close on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. Vehicles that remain in the lot after 1:00 p.m. on Sundays will be towed.

MILWAUKEE COUNTY TRANSIT SYSTEM Connect

The CONNECT 1 BRT line will be available to Summerfest riders again this year. The CONNECT 1 BRT stops at The Couture on Michigan Avenue and Lincoln Memorial Drive, just steps away from the Summerfest North Gate.

CONNECT 1 offers:

• Frequent service, including every 10 minutes on Saturdays
• Onboard USB charging at many seats
• Accessible boarding platforms for easy entry

CONNECT 1 and regular route fares are $2.75 for riders ages 12 and up and $1.25 for youth 11 and under and seniors 65 and over, and people with qualifying disabilities. All MCTS buses are accessible for persons using mobility devices. Hours of service are weekdays - approximately 4:35 a.m. to 1:39 a.m. and Saturdays - approximately 4:45 a.m. to 2:15 a.m.

There are a variety of options for payment, including:

• WisGo Card (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
• Umo App (full fare, reduced fare, CVP, U-Pass)
• New! Contactless payment for the shuttles and regular route service makes it even easier to pay, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover credit cards or debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, smartwatches and smartphones

Check out RideMCTS.com/CONNECT for route schedules, hours of service, and more.  

The Hop Streetcar

The Hop streetcar provides an easy, fun and free option for traveling from numerous downtown destinations to Summerfest. Whether arriving in Milwaukee at the Intermodal station or heading down from East Town or the Lower East side, ride The Hop to either Historic Third Ward platform or the Lakefront. 

Visit www.thehopmke.com to learn more about Milwaukee’s streetcar, including route maps, system schedules and real-time arrival information.

RIDEShare Scooters

Lime: Download the app, find a scooter and ride. Users can rent the nearest scooter and park it at designated parking locations found near Summerfest's North and Mid gates. 

RIDESHARE TO THE FEST

 Rideshare pickups and drop-offs will be located outside the North Gate.

With a lot of movement around the city, here are a couple of tips to follow for the smoothest experience.

• You will always be able to see your fare before you accept the trip. We expect the busiest times to be on the weekends or as the headline acts finish up their encore.
• Always check the license plate in your app with the license plate of the vehicle.
• Confirm your name with your driver.
• If you are planning on traveling with a big crew, be sure to order a car that can fit up to six riders comfortably.

BUBLR BIKES

Greater Milwaukee’s nonprofit bike share program. Currently, the system has over 100 stations in Milwaukee, Wauwatosa, and West Allis. Users can check out a bike from any station and check it back in at any other station. For information on station locations and how to borrow a bike, visit bublrbikes.org.