Get ready to beat the traffic blues, Ultra Music Festival fans. This year, Miami-Dade is streamlining your road to electronic dance music heaven by extending Metrorail and Metromover hours, ensuring you can dance the night away without the hassle of parking pandemonium. Announced by Miami-Dade Transit, the new schedules are set to run from 5 a.m. to 2 a.m. the next morning on Friday and Saturday, and until midnight on Sunday, as reported by Miami-Dade government's official release.
Ready to groove from dusk till dawn, festivalgoers can jump on the Green and Orange Line trains, weaving every 30 minutes through the veins of Miami, merging for a beat of 15-minute intervals between the Earlington Heights and Dadeland South Stations. Running through the bustling cityscape, those flying in can hop aboard the Orange Line right at Miami International Airport, finding their way effortlessly to the heart of the action at Government Center Metrorail station.
A seamless transfer to the Metromover’s Inner Loop is your ticket to the mainstage - a free ride that drops you steps away from the festival's gates at the College/Bayside, First Street, or Bayfront Park stations. As noted by the Miami-Dade release, a simple fare of $2.25 for a one-way Metrorail trip or $5.65 for a One-Day Pass is a small price to pay for a day jam-packed with music and memories. Plus, cashless convenience is king with contactless payments now possible for US bank cards at the Metrorail fare gates.
For those driving, parking is a breeze - or, at least, as breezy as it gets in Miami - with all-day spots at any Metrorail garage or surface lot for a mere $4.50. With the convenience of parking until the following day, jarring yourself from the trance of pulsing beats to worry about a parking ticket is a distant thought. And for those used to tapping on their phones, payment's just a screen tap away via the PayByPhone app, although additional fees might come along with that easy click, as stated by the Miami-Dade release.
Bus riders, gear up for a little detour action. From the night of March 21 until the early morning of March 25, the usual bus routes for the 3, 9, 203, and 100 will take a party pause as they reroute to accommodate the influx of music mavens. Delays may also hit other buses rolling through downtown and nearby areas, so plan with a bit of wiggle room in your schedule.
Amidst the vibrant chaos of Ultra, assistance comes in the form of DTPW's RAMBO team. These rapid responders, donning their distinctive t-shirts and lanyards, are there to ensure that your journey to electronic euphoria goes as smoothly as the DJ's transition from track to track. They stand ready across transit stations, prepared to guide and assist, a welcome sight in the swarm of festival excitement.
For more details, click through to the Ultra Music Festival’s official site, and make sure to sign up for alerts or follow DTPW's social media channels to stay informed on the go. This Ultra weekend, make Miami's Metrorail and Metromover your festival allies, and leave the traffic stresses to someone else.
