BLINK
Ride Metro to BLINK | Oct. 8–11, 2026
GET THERE
IN A BLINK
Take Metro from your neighborhood or use one of two designated Park & Ride locations for direct service to the Riverfront Transit Center.
Government Square will close nightly at 6 p.m. Service will relocate to the Riverfront Transit Center until 12:30 a.m.
Use the Transit app to purchase discounted BLINK passes, plan your trip and access real-time bus information. Tickets go on sale October 5, 2026.
PARK. RIDE. BLINK.
Skip the downtown traffic and parking search. Purchase your discounted BLINK pass through the Transit app, then ride from either Park & Ride location directly to the Riverfront Transit Center, where return trips will also depart. Tickets go on sale October 5, 2026.
Cincinnati State
3658 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45220
Crossroads Oakley
3500 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45209
Service Hours
6 p.m.–midnight each night of BLINK.
Metro staff will be available at both locations to help with payments, information, wayfinding and general questions. Park & Ride locations will also feature DJs and promotional giveaways to help kick off the festivities.
Vehicles may not be left overnight.
Organizations providing parking lot access for BLINK do not receive any proceeds from ticket sales.
ALREADY NEAR METRO? JUST RIDE.
MORE BLINK. LESS FARE.
Special discounted BLINK passes are valid on both Metro fixed-route and designated Park & Ride services. Tickets go on sale October 5, 2026.
One-Day BLINK Pass | Valid for 24 hours after activation – $2.20
Four-Day BLINK Pass | Valid October 8-11 – $8.00
One-Day Group Pass | For up to four people for 24 hours after activation – $8.00
Cash will continue to be accepted onboard Metro buses and at Metro Park & Ride locations at the standard fare. To receive discounted pricing or purchase special BLINK passes, riders must use the Transit app.
Children under 55 inches tall may ride free with a paying adult, with a limit of two children per adult.
Tickets are nonrefundable and nontransferable.