BCRTA CincyLink is Heading to BLINK
September 22, 2026
CincyLink to BLINK will provide direct, affordable transportation from Butler County to downtown Cincinnati
HAMILTON, OH — Butler County Regional Transit Authority (BCRTA) is making it easier for Butler County residents to experience BLINK 2026 without the stress of driving and parking downtown.
From Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 11, BCRTA will operate special CincyLink to BLINK service from Middletown and West Chester directly to the Riverfront Transit Center in downtown Cincinnati. Service will operate from 4:30 p.m. to midnight each night of the festival.
“BLINK is a truly unique event, and we are excited to once again provide our community with an easy and affordable way to experience it without the hassle of driving and parking,” said Shawn Cowan, Director of Customer Care and Public Engagement for BCRTA. “With convenient locations in Middletown and West Chester, riders can leave the driving to us and focus on enjoying everything BLINK has to offer.”
CincyLink to BLINK Service Details
Dates and hours
Thursday, Oct. 8, through Sunday, Oct. 11
Service will operate from 4:30 p.m. to midnight each night.
Pick-up locations
Meijer, 3651 Towne Blvd., Middletown, OH 45005
Meijer, 7390 Tylersville Rd., West Chester, OH 45069
Riders will board on the Garden Center side of the building, near the bus shelter, at both Meijer locations.
Middletown shuttle service
Shuttle service from the Middletown Meijer to the Tylersville Road Meijer will begin at 4:30 p.m.
Riders will connect with CincyLink service at the Tylersville Road location.
West Chester service
CincyLink service from the Tylersville Road Meijer will begin at 5 p.m.
Multiple buses will depart at the same time.
Buses will travel directly to the Riverfront Transit Center.
Admission and Transportation Tickets
Special tickets will be available for purchase via the Transit app starting Monday, Sept. 28.
Tickets must be purchased in advance via the Transit app.
Cash will not be accepted on board.
Each ticket includes round-trip transportation.
Children ages 12 and younger ride free.
A One-Day BLINK Pass is $2.20.
A Four-Day BLINK Pass is $8.00.
A One-Day Group Pass for up to four people is $8.00.
Riders are encouraged to purchase tickets before arriving at the pick-up location and have them ready to display when boarding.
