SAN ANTONIO (June 9, 2017) — VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer convenient and affordable Special Event Park & Ride Service for fans attending the Metallica concert on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Alamodome, 100 Montana St.
Park & Ride Service will be available from the Crossroads Park & Ride, 151 Crossroads Blvd. Service to the Alamodome begins at 4 p.m., and return service will continue for one hour after the conclusion of the concert.
The fare is $2.50 each way with discounted fares available for children, seniors, students, and active-duty members of the military. Cash and credit cards are accepted at the Park & Ride location. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride free. VIA bus passes are not valid for this service.
In addition to the Park & Ride Service, VIA Prímo (100) and VIVA centro (301) will be detoured to serve the Robert Thompson Transit Center at the Alamodome, beginning at 4 p.m. and continuing for one hour after the concert. The regular bus fare of $1.30 will apply. Day Passes are available on the bus for $2.75 and are good for unlimited rides on the day of activation. VIA bus passes will be accepted for trips on Prímo and VIVA centro.
For more information regarding VIA’s service to the Metallica concert, call (210) 362-2020.
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CONTACT: Lorraine Pulido, Ph.D.
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