Get Your Super Bowl XLIX Game Plan Ready with Valley Metro’s Special Service
Super Bowl XLIX festivities kick off around the Valley beginning Jan. 24. Make Valley Metro part of your game plan with special Super Bowl service. Valley Metro will provide a direct connection to all the Super Bowl action with enhanced bus and rail service on game days and for Verizon Super Bowl Central.
“This is an exciting time and Valley Metro is pleased to host all riders who choose transit for their travel needs,” said Hillary Foose, director, Valley Metro Communication and Marketing. “With a significant volunteer effort and helpful rider information, Valley Metro wants to create a positive experience for all riders during the Super Bowl events.”
Special Rail Service to Verizon Super Bowl Central
Valley Metro Rail will offer extended hours and capacity operating until 2 a.m. on Jan. 28-31 and 11 p.m. on Feb. 1 to support additional demand and late-night festivities. Service will operate at regular frequency, which is between 12-20 minutes. In downtown Phoenix, passengers will board and de-board from certain stations:
De-boarding only stations
- 3rd Street/Washington (westbound)
- 1st Avenue/Jefferson (eastbound)
Boarding only stations
- Central Avenue/Washington (westbound)
- 3rd Street/Jefferson (eastbound)
Special Bus Service to Verizon Super Bowl Central
Special Express and RAPID bus service will be provided from eight regional park-and-rides to downtown Phoenix, providing greater parking options. Service will operate every 30 minutes until approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 28-31 and 5 p.m. on Feb. 1.
Downtown Phoenix-bound local bus service will be extended until approximately 2 a.m. on January 28-31 and 5 p.m. on February 1. Service will operate every 15-20 minutes.
Special Bus Service on Game Days
Three Glendale bus routes will be extended until approximately midnight to provide a connection to the University of Phoenix stadium on Pro Bowl (Jan. 25) and Super Bowl (Feb. 1) game days.
Downtown Phoenix Detours
Certain downtown Phoenix-bound buses will be detoured around Verizon Super Bowl Central Jan. 26-Feb. 3. The bus routes remain accessible, with temporary bus stops just a few short blocks away. Valley Metro recommends planning ahead and allowing extra time to get to your destination.
Kick off Your Super Bowl Experience with a Smart Pre-Game Strategy
Valley Metro encourages riders to make the most of their Arizona Super Bowl experience by buying their fare in advance with the commemorative Verizon Super Bowl Central 7-Day transit pass package. The pass offers riders a piece of local history and the opportunity for more streamlined boarding on bus or light rail.
The special pass package includes a 7-Day commemorative transit pass, souvenir lanyard and a convenient transit pocket guide with maps and list of destinations. For $25, residents and visitors to the area can buy this limited edition package.
