VIA Metropolitan Transit will offer convenient, affordable Park & Ride service to and from multiple 2025 Fiesta events.
VIA SERVICE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
OYSTER BAKE
St. Mary’s University
VIA Service: 4:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Service to Event ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Camino Santa Maria at Cincinnati Ave.
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS
Sunken Garden Theater
VIA Service: 4:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
and Stone Oak Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Sunken Gardens
(Entrance at N. St. Mary’s St.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
OYSTER BAKE
St. Mary’s University
VIA Service: 11:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Camino Santa Maria at Cincinnati Ave.
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS
Sunken Garden Theater
VIA Service: 11:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
and Stone Oak Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Sunken Gardens
(Entrance at N. St. Mary’s St.)
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS
Sunken Garden Theater
VIA Service: 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
and Stone Oak Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Sunken Gardens
(Entrance at N. St. Mary’s St.)
MONDAY, APRIL 28
TEXAS CAVALIERS
RIVER PARADE
River Walk
VIA Service: 5 p.m. to Midnight
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
and Brooks Transit Center
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
TUESDAY, APRIL 29
NIOSA
Night in Old San Antonio
La Villita
VIA Service: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
NIOSA
Night in Old San Antonio
La Villita
VIA Service: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
THURSDAY, MAY 1
NIOSA
Night in Old San Antonio
La Villita
VIA Service: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
FRIDAY, MAY 2
BATTLE OF FLOWERS PARADE
Downtown Streets
VIA Service: 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
NIOSA
Night in Old San Antonio
La Villita
VIA Service: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
SATURDAY, MAY 3
KING WILLIAM FAIR
King William Historic District
VIA Service: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Service To Event Ends: 5 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride,
and Brooks Transit Center
Pick Up & Drop off:
S. Main Ave. at Guenther St.
FIESTA FLAMBEAU
Downtown Streets
VIA Service: 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Service to Event Ends: 8 p.m.
From: Crossroads Park & Ride
Pick Up & Drop off:
Convention Way Dr. (Off Market Street)
More Fiesta Service
Fiesta De Los Reyes at Market Square
April 25-May 4, 2025
VIA Link Downtown and VIA Primo Route 100 provide service downtown, including to Market Square for just $1.30 per trip.
Plan your trip on the Transit app or call the VIA goLine at 210-362-2020 for assistance.
Medal Mania
VIA will unveil its 2025 Fiesta Medal soon and will be available by using Park & Ride to any of the Fiesta events listed on the Schedule above.
Passengers must purchase Park & Ride fare at any customer service window prior to the event, or at the ticket kiosk at each Park & Ride location on the day of the event. Medals will be given out while supplies last.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Info
Park & Ride Service fare is $1.30 each way with discounts available for children, seniors, students, and active-duty members of the military. VIAtrans customers and children under age 5 ride free. See the table for a complete list of fares.
VIA bus passes and U-Passes are valid for this service. VIAtrans service also will be available to Fiesta for registered patrons. Normal VIAtrans reservation policies apply.
Customers also can plan their trip to Downtown Fiesta events on regular downtown routes using our Online Trip Planner.
For more information about service to Fiesta events, customers may call 210-362-2020. For more information about Fiesta, visit FiestaSanAntonio.org.
Tips
♦ Customers can now enjoy the convenience of paying with credit card or mobile wallet when boarding the bus at the Park & Ride locations.
♦ VIA also encourages pre-purchase of Park & Ride of single and round-trip fare on the VIA goMobile app+.
♦ Cash and credit cards will be accepted at Customer Service Centers and Park & Ride locations for exact fares only. Change will not be given.
♦ Food is not allowed on buses; drinks must be in a spill-proof container. Learn more on our How to Ride page.
Fares
| FARE TYPE | ONE WAY |
|---|---|
| Adults | $1.30 |
| Students with Valid VIA ID | 65¢ |
| Active Duty Military In uniform or with Active-Duty Military ID card | 65¢ |
| Senior Citizens Mon-Fri | ID card with proof of age | .65¢ |
| Senior Citizens Sat-Sun | ID card with proof of age | Free |
| Disabled Persons with VIA Reduced Fare ID Card | 65¢ |
| Medicare Recipient with VIA Reduced Fair ID Card | 65¢ |
| VIAtrans Patron with valid VIAtrans Card | FREE |
| PCA and One Companion with VIAtrans Patron | FREE |
Park & Ride Map
FAQs
♦ How can I purchase tokens or fare?
(1) Pay by credit card, mobile wallet, goCard or goCard lite when boarding
(2) Purchase fair with the VIA goMobile+ app
(2) Purchase tokens at Park & Ride Customer Service Window until 8 p.m. April 25-May 3
(3) Any Customer Service Center during normal business hours.
♦ When can I purchase Fiesta Park & Ride fares and tokens at Customer Service Centers?
Fares and Tokens will be available to purchase soon and VIA will announce dates soon. Patrons can get a VIA Fiesta medal at time of purchase.
♦ What distinguishes regular fare from Fiesta Park & Ride fare when purchasing at Customer Service Centers?
There is no distinction, full fare is $1.30 each way ($2.60 round trip). Half fare is $0.65 each way ($1.30 round trip).
Patrons who purchase tokens and plan to return to the Park & Ride location will need to purchase return token at the same time; return tokens will not be available at the Fiesta Event locations.
♦ If I purchase Fiesta Park & Ride fare ahead of time, how will I get a Fiesta medal?
Medals will be given out at the transit center locations at the time of purchase (while supplies last).
♦ How do I get a medal if I purchase my fare with the goMobile+ app?
Patrons will need to show the purchase of fare on their mobile device at one of the Transit Center locations to receive a medal (while supplies last).
♦ Will there be kiosks at each of the Park & Ride locations on the respective days of service?
There will be a kiosk in the parking lot at Crossroads Park & Ride and Brooks Transit Center; there will not be a kiosk at Stone Oak Park & Ride.
The Customer Service Window at Crossroads and Stone Oak Park & Ride locations will be open until 8 p.m. April 25 – May 3. (last bus leaves to event at 8 p.m.)
♦ What is the step-by-step process for a patron who shows up on the day of event at one of the Park & Ride locations?
Fares can be purchased the day of the event at the Park & Ride location ticket window until 8 p.m. (last bus leaves to event at 8 p.m.)
♦ Can I use my U-Pass for Fiesta Park & Ride Service?
Yes, the U-PASS covers bus rides on all regular VIA service, Prímo, VIA Express, Park & Ride Events, and VIA Link. Please show school ID, or mobile app pass when boarding.
BUS REROUTE SCHEDULE
For Fiesta Parades
VIA Buses will be unable to travel through downtown and will be detoured during the Battle of Flowers Parade from 3 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 2, and the Fiesta Flambeau from 2 p.m. to 12:45 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Do not refer to printed bus schedules on these days. Schedule information is available through the online trip planner, or by texting your 5-digit stop number to 52020. VIA has set up temporary passenger locations to facilitate transfers from one route to another. Bus service may not run as frequently or as late as usual during these hours. Use this guide to help plan your trip. Call (210) 362-2020 for further assistance.
Use the map below to determine where to board your bus in the downtown area during the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades.
BUS REROUTE ASSISTANCE: VIA Supervisors will be Stops A, B and C to offer bus reroute assistance during scheduled parade times.
Real time and schedule information is available through the online trip planner, mobile apps, or by texting the 5-digit stop number to 52020.
