Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff at Sports Venues in Brooklyn Center

U.S. Bank Stadium (Home of the Minnesota Vikings)

Waiting in bumper-to-bumper game-day traffic or hunting for parking in Downtown East is a thing of the past when you book a 56-passenger charter bus or party bus to U.S. Bank Stadium! Because Brooklyncentercharterbuscompany.com connects you with a massive network of independent Minnesota bus operators, you’re never limited to just one company’s fleet on Vikings Sundays.

Major Roadways to U.S. Bank Stadium

Traveling south from Brooklyn Center takes just 15 to 20 minutes via I-94 East or MN-252 South to I-94, which feeds directly into downtown Minneapolis via the 4th Street, 5th Street, or 11th Street exits. Groups coming from the western or southern suburbs can connect via I-394 East or I-35W North right to the Downtown East corridor. Your driver will monitor live MnDOT traffic updates to bypass highway bottlenecks before kickoff!

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at U.S. Bank Stadium

Charter buses and group shuttles load and unload passengers along 10th Avenue South between 4th Street South and 6th Street South, on the east side of the stadium. Because Minneapolis enforces a strict 5-minute commercial vehicle anti-idling ordinance, only active loading and unloading are permitted at the curb. Have your entire fan group gathered and ready to board before calling your driver back to 10th Avenue after the final whistle. Smaller groups in a 15-passenger minibus or sprinter van with a driver can also coordinate quick drop-offs along Park Avenue outside the stadium perimeter.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at U.S. Bank Stadium

Dedicated oversized vehicle and charter bus parking is available in the Stadium surface lots, including the chi-east/Lot C and designated surface lots along Washington Avenue South and 11th Avenue South. Passes for motorcoaches and RVs sell out quickly for Minnesota Vikings home games and major concerts, so be sure to reserve your U.S. Bank Stadium oversized parking pass well in advance.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

On Vikings game days and major concert nights, city police close Chicago Avenue (between 4th Street and 6th Street), 4th Street South, and portions of 6th Street South around the Medtronic Plaza starting several hours before gates open. Plan to depart Brooklyn Center at least 90 to 120 minutes early to beat I-94 Lowry Hill Tunnel slowdowns and pre-game tailgating congestion. Your driver will stay in touch via text so your post-game pickup runs like clockwork!

Target Field (Home of the Minnesota Twins)

Brooklyncentercharterbuscompany.com makes catching a Minnesota Twins doubleheader or summer stadium concert at Target Field a home run for fans, youth baseball leagues, and corporate outing groups! Skip the crowded Northstar Commuter Rail and ride straight from Brooklyn Center to the North Loop together in climate-controlled comfort.

Major Roadways to Target Field

From Brooklyn Center, your charter bus can take I-94 East directly to the 4th Street North or Olson Memorial Highway (MN-55) exits leading into the Warehouse District and North Loop. Groups approaching from the west can also take I-394 East straight into the downtown ramps adjacent to the ballpark.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Field

The primary charter bus drop-off and pickup zone for Target Field is located along 7th Street North (between 3rd Avenue North and Twins Way) near Gate 14 and the Majestic Twins Clubhouse Store, or along 5th Street North near the transit station. Keep your group together after the ninth inning so you can step right aboard as soon as your bus pulls up to the curb!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Field

Because the primary A, B, and C Parking Ramps connected to Target Field have vertical clearance limits (6’8” to 8’2”) that cannot fit motorcoaches, charter buses park in designated surface lots in the North Loop along 3rd Avenue North, Washington Avenue, or Near North surface lots. You can pre-book charter bus parking or coordinate group bus staging by contacting Twins Group Tickets and reviewing the Target Field transportation guide before game day.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Before and after Twins games, Twins Way (6th Street North) and sections of 1st Avenue North experience heavy pedestrian closures managed by Minneapolis traffic control officers. Weeknight 6:40 p.m. first pitches overlap directly with downtown rush hour on I-94 and I-394, so build in an extra 45 to 60 minutes of travel time when leaving Brooklyn Center. If an event is happening simultaneously next door at Target Center, expect heavy backups along 1st Avenue and 7th Street North.

Target Center (Home of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx)

Coordinating group travel to cheer on the Timberwolves or Lynx at Target Center has never been easier! Whether you’re booking a 25-passenger minibus for a birthday night out or a fleet of motorcoaches for a high school basketball tournament, our network gives you TONS of options in one place. You’ll see photos and online charter bus prices in under 30 seconds—with no account needed! Plus, our confirmation department calls you after you book online to verify every pickup and drop-off detail.

Major Roadways to Target Center

Located in the heart of the Minneapolis Warehouse District right next to Target Field, Target Center is just 10 miles south of Brooklyn Center down I-94 East. Your driver can exit at 4th Street North or 6th Street North to reach the arena perimeter without cutting through central Nicollet Mall traffic. If I-94 is backed up through North Minneapolis, MN-100 South to I-394 East offers a fast alternate route straight into the 6th Street garage and surface corridors. Local connectors like 1st Avenue North and Hennepin Avenue frame the arena’s main entrances.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Center

Charter buses typically load and unload passengers curbside along 1st Avenue North (between 6th Street and 7th Street) right outside the main lobby, or along 6th Street North. Because 1st Avenue is a busy entertainment strip with strict no-idling rules, make sure everyone is outside the doors before calling your driver from staging.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Center

Like Target Field, the attached A, B, and C Ramps cannot accommodate high-roof minibuses or full-size 56-passenger charter buses due to low ceiling clearances. Instead, your driver will stage at nearby oversized surface lots in the North Loop / Warehouse District (such as surface lots off N 2nd Street or Linden Avenue) and pull back up to 1st Avenue North when the final buzzer sounds.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

During sold-out NBA games, WNBA playoff matchups, and major arena tours, 1st Avenue North and 6th Street North are heavily patrolled and frequently restricted to pedestrian foot traffic as crowds exit the skyways and main doors. Friday and Saturday night games also compete with Warehouse District and Hennepin Theatre District nightlife traffic. We recommend setting a clear post-game meeting spot—such as the Hubert H. Humphrey statue plaza or the corner of 7th Street and 1st Avenue—so your group can walk together to the curb for a fast pickup.

Xcel Energy Center (Home of the Minnesota Wild)

Brooklyncentercharterbuscompany.com helps you take the stress out of driving across the metro to St. Paul for Minnesota Wild hockey games, state high school tournaments, and concerts at Xcel Energy Center! Instead of splitting your group into multiple cars and paying for scattered downtown ramps, everyone rides together aboard a warm, modern coach equipped with cushioned reclining seats, WiFi, and onboard restrooms. Compare vehicles from local providers competing for your business in one search! You can even rent a party bus with LED lights and Bluetooth sound to get hyped on the ride over.

Major Roadways to Xcel Energy Center

From Brooklyn Center, the fastest route is I-94 East through Minneapolis and into downtown St. Paul, taking the Marion Street / Kellogg Boulevard exit or the 5th Street exit. Groups can also take I-694 East to I-35E South, exiting directly at West 7th Street (Fort Road) or Kellogg Boulevard just steps from the arena.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Xcel Energy Center

Designated charter bus and school bus drop-off and pickup zones are located along West Kellogg Boulevard directly in front of Gate 1 and Gate 2, as well as along West 7th Street near the RiverCentre complex. During major MSHSL state tournaments and Wild games, St. Paul Police and event staff direct buses into active curb lanes for rapid unloading.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Xcel Energy Center

The connected RiverCentre Parking Ramp has a 7’0” height clearance and cannot fit charter buses, but St. Paul provides convenient oversized vehicle and motorcoach parking nearby. Buses typically stage and park at the Sears Surface Lot, designated surface lots off Eagle Street / Chestnut Street, or along approved commercial bus zones on Kellogg Boulevard. Check the Grand Casino Arena parking page or coordinate with arena guest services ahead of tournament weekends to confirm your exact bus staging lot.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

On Wild game nights and convention days at the neighboring Saint Paul RiverCentre, West 7th Street (between Kellogg Blvd and St. Peter Street) and West Kellogg Boulevard become extremely congested starting 90 minutes before puck drop. Portions of 5th Street and Market Street near Rice Park may also close for pre-game fan festivals and winter events. Because I-94 East between downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul is one of the busiest corridors in Minnesota, allow at least 45 to 60 minutes for the drive from Brooklyn Center during weekday evening rush hours.

Allianz Field (Home of Minnesota United FC)

Call (763) 296-0525 or use our 30-second online quote tool to book a game-day shuttle to Allianz Field to cheer on the Loons with the Wonderwall! Because surface parking around the Midway neighborhood is famously scarce, a private charter bus or minibus is the easiest way to get your whole soccer club or fan group to the pitch together.

Major Roadways to Allianz Field

Allianz Field sits right along I-94 in St. Paul’s Midway district, roughly 20 minutes southeast of Brooklyn Center via I-94 East. Your driver will take the Snelling Avenue (MN-51) or Lexington Parkway exit just south of University Avenue. University Avenue West and St. Anthony Avenue serve as the main local access roads bordering the stadium grounds.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Allianz Field

Charter buses load and unload passengers along St. Anthony Avenue (on the south side of the stadium just off Snelling Avenue) or at designated group drop-off zones along Shields Avenue and Pascal Street North. Because Snelling Avenue and University Avenue carry heavy bus rapid transit (A Line) and Green Line light rail traffic, buses are strictly prohibited from stopping along Snelling Avenue or blocking transit lanes. Have your group meet near the Great Lawn or the south plaza on St. Anthony Avenue after the match so everyone can board quickly. Once you book online, the confirmation team will review your exact drop-off pin with you!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Allianz Field

On-site parking at Allianz Field (Lots A, B, and C) is extremely limited and primarily reserved for season ticket holders, with no general day-of-game oversized vehicle parking on the stadium footprint. After dropping your group off on St. Anthony Avenue, your driver will relocate to stage at off-site commercial lots near the Minnesota State Fairgrounds (off Snelling Ave N) or approved industrial surface areas along Energy Park Drive. Your driver will return to the St. Anthony Avenue pickup curb as soon as your group is ready to head back to Brooklyn Center!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Starting two to three hours before Minnesota United FC kickoff, St. Paul Police close Shields Avenue, Spruce Tree Avenue, and Asbury Street immediately surrounding the stadium to vehicle traffic, and residential streets in the Midway neighborhood enforce strict event-day permit parking restrictions. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes before kickoff ensures a smooth drop-off before the heaviest foot traffic builds around the Snelling and University intersection.

Quick Tips for Brooklyn Center Game-Day Charter Bus Groups

Find exactly what your group needs for a smooth Twin Cities game day by keeping a few local charter bus rules in mind! Both Minneapolis and St. Paul strictly enforce a 5-minute anti-idling limit for commercial motorcoaches, meaning your driver cannot wait at the curb—always gather your whole group outside the stadium gates before texting your driver to pull in from the staging lot. Remember to check clear-bag policies (typically 12" x 6" x 12" clear plastic bags only at U.S. Bank Stadium, Target Center, and Allianz Field) and leave any oversized backpacks, extra winter layers, or tailgating coolers locked safely aboard your bus during the game. Finally, lock in your stadium oversized parking passes early and build an extra 30 to 45 minutes into your itinerary when traveling down I-94 during weekday rush hour or snowy Minnesota winter weather!