Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Richfield Sports Venues & Arenas
Check out our complete guide to charter bus drop-off zones, oversized parking lots, and game-day road closures at the top stadiums near Richfield, Minnesota! Whether you are booking a 56-passenger charter bus with undercarriage equipment bays for an athletic team or a party bus with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound for tailgating fans, knowing where your driver can stage saves everyone time. Through our statewide network across Richfield, the cities around it, and all of Minnesota, you can book hourly, round-trip, or same-day packages built around your exact schedule. Read on to see how your bus navigates each Twin Cities arena!
U.S. Bank Stadium (Home of the Minnesota Vikings)
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Major Roadways to U.S. Bank Stadium
From Richfield, drivers typically take I-35W North straight into downtown Minneapolis and exit onto Washington Avenue or 3rd Street S. If I-35W is backed up near the Crosstown Commons (MN-62), Hiawatha Avenue (MN-55) and I-94 serve as reliable alternate routes into the stadium district. Build in at least 60 to 90 minutes of buffer time before kickoff.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at U.S. Bank Stadium
Your driver can drop off and pick up passengers along the designated U.S. Bank Stadium charter bus loading zone on 9th Avenue S between 4th Street S and 6th Street S, just east of the Medtronic Plaza. Because Minneapolis strictly enforces a 5-minute commercial anti-idling ordinance, have your entire group gathered before heading to the curb after the final whistle.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at U.S. Bank Stadium
Oversized motorcoaches and party buses cannot enter the attached Mills Fleet Farm Garage due to a 6’10” height clearance. Instead, pre-purchased charter bus and RV parking is available in the surface Red Lot and Purple Lot along 11th Avenue S and Park Avenue. Buses without stadium lot passes can stage at off-site commercial surface lots in the East Town and Cedar-Riverside areas.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Vikings game days and major concert nights, city police close Chicago Avenue between 4th Street S and 6th Street S, as well as portions of 4th Street S around the light rail platforms, starting three hours before kickoff. Plan your post-game meetup at the Legacy Gate or 9th Avenue S to avoid the heaviest pedestrian bottlenecks.
Target Center (Home of the Minnesota Lynx and the Minnesota Timberwolves)
Browse everything from compact 20-passenger minibuses and sprinter vans to 15- to 50-passenger party buses for your next trip to Target Center! Cheering on the Timberwolves or the Lynx is so much easier when nobody has to hunt for Warehouse District parking or wait in 3x surge-priced rideshare lines. You only share your trip details once in our 30-second online form to receive instant quotes by text and email. You choose the exact ride that fits YOUR headcount and YOUR budget!
Major Roadways to Target Center
Groups departing Richfield usually travel north on I-35W to I-94 West and take the 4th Street N or 7th Street N exit directly into the Warehouse District. Travelers coming from the western Richfield border near Edina can also take MN-100 North to I-394 East, which feeds straight into the 6th Street N downtown ramps. Local connectors like 1st Avenue N and Hennepin Avenue frame the arena entrances. Expect heavy commuter traffic if your tip-off overlaps with weekday evening rush hour.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Center
Charter buses load and unload passengers along the designated curbside bus zones on 1st Avenue N right outside the main lobby or along 6th Street N between 1st Avenue N and 2nd Avenue N. Active loading only is permitted at these curbs, and drivers must remain inside the vehicle at all times. After the buzzer, gather your entire group inside the Skyway lobby or by the Life Time entrance on 6th Street N before texting your driver to pull up. That way, everyone steps right onboard without holding up downtown traffic!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Center
Target Center’s A, B, and C Parking Ramps have vertical clearances between 6’6” and 7’0”, so charter buses cannot park inside the garages. Instead, oversized buses park in the surface lots beneath the I-394 viaduct or in designated oversized spaces near 3rd Avenue N and Washington Avenue.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
During sold-out NBA games, WNBA playoff games, and arena concerts, Minneapolis Traffic Control often restricts turns along 1st Avenue N and 6th Street N for up to 45 minutes before and after the event. If a Twins game at neighboring Target Field overlaps with a Target Center show, congestion around 7th Street N doubles. Leaving Richfield at least 90 minutes before tip-off keeps your group right on schedule.
Target Field (Home of the Minnesota Twins)
Let a private bus handle the downtown traffic while your group heads to Target Field to cheer on the Minnesota Twins! With one quick online form on Richfield
Major Roadways to Target Field
Take I-35W North to I-94 West (or MN-62 West to MN-100 North and I-394 East) to reach the North Loop ballpark district in about 20 minutes from Richfield. Key local access streets surrounding the stadium include 7th Street N, 5th Street N, Twins Way, and Glenwood Avenue.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Field
Target Field provides dedicated charter bus drop-off and pickup along 7th Street N near Gate 3 (Target Plaza) and along 5th Street N near Gate 6. Have your group meet by the Kirby Puckett Statue on Target Plaza after the final out before calling your driver to the curb.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Field
While the ABC Ramps cannot fit high-roof buses on standard levels, pre-arranged Target Field bus and RV parking is available in the surface Hawthorne Lot (near 9th Street N and Currie Avenue) and designated surface stalls near the Farmers Market Lot off Border Avenue. Reserve bus parking in advance through Twins Group Sales on sold-out summer weekends. Your driver can wait right in the lot until your group is ready to roll!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Before and after Twins games, Twins Way and segments of 6th Street N and 7th Street N experience heavy pedestrian crossings and temporary police lane closures. Afternoon weekday day games overlap directly with I-35W and I-394 rush hour traffic heading back south toward Richfield. Pad your itinerary with an extra 30 to 45 minutes so everyone can grab ballpark food and settle into their seats before the first pitch. Your driver will monitor live route updates to steer clear of bottlenecks.
Allianz Field (Home of Minnesota United FC)
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Major Roadways to Allianz Field
From Richfield, the fastest route to Allianz Field is MN-62 East to MN-55 East across the Mendota Bridge, then north on Snelling Avenue (MN-51), or I-35W North to I-94 East exiting directly at Snelling Avenue (Exit 238). The stadium sits right at the quadrangle of I-94, Snelling Avenue N, University Avenue W, and Pascal Street N. The drive takes roughly 20 to 25 minutes outside of peak traffic.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Allianz Field
Charter buses drop off and pick up MNUFC fans along the designated group loading zone on St. Anthony Avenue (just north of the I-94 frontage road) or along Shields Avenue near the southwest perimeter of the stadium. Buses are prohibited from stopping on Snelling Avenue or University Avenue, where Metro Transit A Line buses and Green Line light rail trains operate. After the match, gather your whole group on the Great Lawn on the north side of the stadium before walking together to the pickup curb. That keeps boarding quick and compliant with St. Paul’s 5-minute idling rule!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Allianz Field
On-site surface lots at Allianz Field (Lots A, B, and C) are reserved primarily for ADA permit holders and season ticket passes, and cannot accommodate unscheduled motorcoaches. Instead, charter buses stage and park off-site at the nearby Minnesota State Fairgrounds lots (north on Snelling Avenue at Como Avenue) or in pre-arranged commercial surface lots along University Avenue. Your driver will relocate to the staging area after drop-off and return as soon as the final whistle blows. Be sure to budget separately for any off-site lot fees.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Starting two hours before kickoff, St. Paul Police close Shields Avenue, Asbury Street, and Simpson Street immediately surrounding the stadium to general vehicle traffic. Heavy pedestrian surges cross Snelling Avenue and University Avenue before and after every Loons match. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes early lets your group beat the I-94 exit ramp backups and join the pre-match festivities!
Grand Casino Arena (Home of the Minnesota Wild)
Whatever your hockey group size, our network has the right bus to take you to Grand Casino Arena in downtown St. Paul to cheer on the Minnesota Wild! Compare 18-passenger minibuses, party buses, and full-size coaches in one quick search.
Major Roadways to Grand Casino Arena
From Richfield, take I-494 East or MN-62 East to I-35E North, which exits directly onto W Kellogg Boulevard and W 7th Street right beside the arena. Smith Avenue and 5th Street W also provide smooth downtown access for oversized vehicles.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Grand Casino Arena
Charter buses use the designated curbside drop-off lane along W Kellogg Boulevard outside Gate 1 or along W 7th Street near Gate 4, across from the Saint Paul RiverCentre. Because curb space is strictly for active loading, coordinate with your driver so everyone meets inside near the Herbie Statue at Gate 1 before stepping outside together. Your driver will pull right up to the curb for a fast, warm boarding process!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Grand Casino Arena
The RiverCentre Parking Ramp has height restrictions that block full-size motorcoaches, so charter buses park in surface Lot 27 off Chestnut Street and West 7th Street or at the nearby Sears Surface Lot near the State Capitol. Both locations are less than five minutes from the arena gates.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Minnesota Wild game nights and during state high school tournament weeks, W 7th Street and W Kellogg Boulevard become heavily congested starting 90 minutes before puck drop. Police officers direct pedestrian crossings between the RiverCentre, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, and the arena gates, which slows down curb turns. Leaving Richfield early via I-35E North ensures your group gets inside well before warmups end!
Quick Tips for Richfield Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
You'll love how smooth game day feels when you coordinate your exact meetup spot with the confirmation team, pack clear stadium-approved bags (leaving oversized coolers locked safely in your bus’s storage bays), and gather your entire group before calling your driver to the curb! Whether you need a 15-passenger minibus or a fleet of ten 56-passenger coaches for a tournament, locking in your Richfield group transportation early guarantees the best vehicle selection.