Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff at Sports Venues in Apache Junction

Chase Field (Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks)

Get a cold ride out of the desert sun when your Apache Junction fan club or youth baseball roster heads downtown to Chase Field at 401 E. Jefferson St, Phoenix, AZ 85004! Instead of splitting your group into a caravan of cars and fighting for pricey downtown garage spaces, your group rides together in climate-controlled comfort with undercarriage bays for coolers and team gear. Whether you’re catching an afternoon Diamondbacks series or a stadium concert, knowing the downtown Phoenix motorcoach rules keeps arrival and departure a breeze. Your driver handles the one-way streets while your group focuses on the first pitch!

Major Roadways to Chase Field

Groups departing Apache Junction typically take US-60 West (Superstition Freeway) directly onto I-10 West toward Downtown Phoenix, exiting at 7th Street or Jefferson Street. You can also take Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway West to I-10 to bypass East Valley backups during weekday rush hour.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Chase Field

At Chase Field, charter buses and minibuses drop off and pick up passengers along the designated commercial curb on 4th Street just south of Jackson Street, on the east side of the ballpark. City of Phoenix police strictly enforce a 5-minute active loading and unloading limit, so make sure your entire group is gathered near the Right Field Gate or Rotunda Entrance before calling your driver to pull up. Buses are prohibited from stopping along Jefferson Street or blocking Valley Metro Rail tracks. Once you book online through the national booking platform, our confirmation department calls to verify your exact ballpark meeting spot!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Chase Field

Oversized vehicles cannot enter the Chase Field Garage or nearby Jefferson Street structures due to low 6’8” to 8’2” vertical height clearances. Instead, you can pre-purchase oversized surface parking in the designated bus lots south of the stadium near 7th Street and Lincoln Street, or have your driver stage off-site at commercial surface lots near the Phoenix Convention Center. Always reserve your bus pass in advance through the Diamondbacks Ballpark Transportation office, as surface spaces fill up fast during rivalry series and bobblehead nights. Remember that stadium parking fees are separate from your bus rental quote.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Beginning two hours before first pitch, Phoenix police restrict through-traffic on Jefferson Street, Jackson Street, and portions of 4th Street around the ballpark perimeter. If a game overlaps with an event at nearby Mortgage Matchup Center, expect heavy gridlock from 3rd Street to 7th Street. Plan to depart Apache Junction at least two hours early so your group can walk right through security without rushing!

State Farm Stadium (Home of the Arizona Cardinals)

Rather than battling cross-Valley freeway traffic in separate cars for an Arizona Cardinals kickoff or the Fiesta Bowl, book a private fan shuttle to State Farm Stadium at 1 Cardinals Dr, Glendale, AZ 85305! It’s roughly a 50-mile trek from Apache Junction to the Westgate Entertainment District, making a party bus with Bluetooth sound and LED lighting or a charter bus with an onboard restroom a total game-changer. Everyone rides together from your East Valley pickup spot straight to the stadium gates!

Major Roadways to State Farm Stadium

From Apache Junction, your driver will typically head west on US-60 to I-10 West, then merge onto Loop 101 North (Agua Fria Freeway) and exit at Cardinals Way or Maryland Avenue. On sold-out Sundays, taking Loop 202 South (Santan Freeway) to connect with I-10 West can help your group dodge central Phoenix congestion. Your driver will monitor live ADOT traffic feeds to pick the fastest freeway corridor across the metro. Build in at least 90 minutes of travel time from the East Valley on game days!

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at State Farm Stadium

Groups utilizing a quick drop-off and pickup without staying to tailgate are directed to the commercial staging and transit zones along 95th Avenue on the east side of the stadium or near the Maryland Avenue drop-off loop. buses cannot use the rideshare lot at the Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel or stop along Loop 101 frontage roads. Coordinate a clear post-game meeting spot near the Great Lawn or Gate 3 before the fourth quarter ends so your whole roster boards together!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at State Farm Stadium

If your group wants to tailgate right by the bus, oversized charter bus and RV parking is located in the Preferred Red Buses/RVs Lot and designated oversized stalls in the East Blue Lot off 91st Avenue and Orangewood Avenue. State Farm Stadium bus parking passes must be purchased in advance prior to game day, and parking lots open four hours before kickoff.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Glendale police implement strict directional traffic control along 91st Avenue, 95th Avenue, Cardinals Way, and Maryland Avenue starting four hours before major NFL games and stadium concerts. Each color-coded parking pass requires a specific freeway exit off Loop 101, and approaching from the wrong street will result in a long detour around Westgate. After the final whistle, police convert surrounding lanes into outbound-only routes to clear the lots. Having your bus parked on-site means your group can relax in the A/C while post-game traffic thins out!

Mortgage Matchup Center (Home of the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury)

Planning a group night out from Apache Junction to cheer on the Phoenix Suns or Phoenix Mercury at Mortgage Matchup Center? Booking a 25-passenger minibus or a party bus lets your whole group pre-game on the ride into Downtown Phoenix and skip the post-game rideshare surge pricing! Located just two blocks west of Chase Field in the heart of the sports district, this indoor arena is surrounded by tight city blocks and light rail tracks. Your driver drops you off steps from the main pavilion and meets you right when the final buzzer sounds!

Major Roadways to Mortgage Matchup Center

Your driver will take US-60 West to I-10 West into Downtown Phoenix, exiting at 7th Street, Washington Street, or 7th Avenue to approach the arena. For weeknight tip-offs, Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway West to the SR-51 South / I-10 interchange offers a reliable alternate route from Apache Junction. Local downtown access runs along Jefferson Street, 1st Street, and 3rd Street.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Mortgage Matchup Center

Charter buses can unload passengers along the designated white commercial curb zones on 3rd Street between Jefferson and Jackson Streets or along 1st Street on the west side of the arena. Because Jefferson Street and Washington Street carry high-frequency Valley Metro Rail trains, buses are strictly prohibited from stopping in transit lanes or blocking crosswalks. Have your ticket digital barcodes ready and unload promptly within the 5-minute active loading window. After the game, gather your entire group at the Casino Arizona Pavilion entrance before texting your driver to pull up to the curb!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Mortgage Matchup Center

The arena’s attached Jefferson Street Garage has height restrictions that prevent full-size motorcoaches and high-roof minibuses from entering. While your group enjoys the game inside, your driver will relocate to oversized surface parking lots south of Jackson Street and Lincoln Street, or stage near the 3rd Street and Lincoln commercial bus zones. If both the Suns and Diamondbacks are playing on the same date, surface lots fill to capacity hours in advance. The 365-day support team can help you coordinate off-site staging so your driver is just five minutes away at pickup time!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Downtown Phoenix police routinely close 2nd Street and portions of 1st Street and Jackson Street to regular vehicle traffic two hours before tip-off and concerts. Heavy pedestrian crowds spilling out toward CityScape and the downtown entertainment district can delay curb access for 20 to 30 minutes after the game. Pad your Apache Junction departure time by at least 45 minutes if you’re traveling during weekday evening rush hour!

Mountain America Stadium (Home of the Arizona State Sun Devils)

Instead of hunting for non-existent street parking in downtown Tempe on a packed Big 12 football Saturday, take a private charter bus from Apache Junction straight to Mountain America Stadium at 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe, AZ 85281! Situated just 25 miles west of Apache Junction right between Hayden Butte and Tempe Town Lake, the Arizona State University campus is one of the closest major sports venues for East Valley fans. Whether you’re organizing alumni tailgate shuttles, marching band buses, or visiting team travel, we have the bus types to keep your Sun Devils trip rolling on schedule!

Major Roadways to Mountain America Stadium

Groups traveling from Apache Junction have a straight shot west on US-60 (Superstition Freeway) to Loop 101 North, connecting to Loop 202 Red Mountain Freeway West and exiting at Scottsdale Road / Rural Road. You can also exit US-60 directly at Rural Road or Mill Avenue and head north toward the ASU campus.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Mountain America Stadium

For Sun Devils football games and campus events, charter buses typically load and unload passengers along Veterans Way near Desert Financial Arena or at designated campus transit bays off Packard Drive and Sixth Street. Keep in mind that the Tempe Streetcar shares lanes along Rio Salado Parkway, Marina Heights, and Mill Avenue, so motorcoaches must use approved outer curb zones only. If you’re booking transportation for an official NCAA athletic team, your bus will be directed via permit to the secured team loading area off Rio Salado Parkway. Confirm your exact pickup point with your driver before heading into the stadium!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Mountain America Stadium

Oversized charter bus and RV game-day parking is available by advance permit in Lot 59 (Packard Drive Structure surface lots) north of Rio Salado Parkway, just a short walk from the stadium gates. You can reserve oversized passes before the season or single-game through ASU Parking and Transit Services, or have your driver stage off-campus along Broadway Road or East Valley commercial lots until the fourth quarter.

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Starting three to four hours prior to kickoff, Tempe police close Veterans Way, segments of Rio Salado Parkway, and Mill Avenue near the stadium to accommodate the Sun Devil Fan Zone and Devil Walk. Pedestrian traffic around the Novus Innovation Corridor and Mill Avenue bars is extremely dense both before and after games. Arriving at least two hours before kickoff ensures your bus clears the Loop 202 exit ramps before road closures lock down the stadium perimeter. After the game, gather your group near the Sun Devil Marketplace or Lot 59 pedestrian bridge for a smooth exit back to Apache Junction!

Sloan Park (Home of the Chicago Cubs (spring training))

You’ll love how quick and easy it is to take an Apache Junction charter bus or party bus to Cactus League spring training at Sloan Park, located at 2330 W. Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa, AZ 85201! Sitting less than 25 minutes west of Apache Junction in Mesa, the spring home of the Chicago Cubs draws the largest crowds in spring training baseball every February and March. Skip the sunbaked walk from overflow grass lots and let your driver drop your whole group off right at the ballpark gates!

Major Roadways to Sloan Park

Sloan Park sits right at the junction of Loop 101 (Price Freeway) and Loop 202 (Red Mountain Freeway) in west Mesa. From Apache Junction, simply take US-60 West to Loop 202 North/West and exit at Alma School Road or Dobson Road to reach Rio Salado Parkway.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Sloan Park

Charter buses, minibuses, and party buses can drop off and pick up groups at the designated commercial bus loop on the south side of the stadium off 8th Street (accessible via Dobson Road), or along the curb cutouts near the main plaza off Rio Salado Parkway. Because Mesa police keep traffic moving steadily along Rio Salado Parkway before 1:05 p.m. matinee games, have your group ready to step off the bus as soon as your driver pulls into the zone.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Sloan Park

Dedicated motorcoach and RV parking is available on-site in the paved lots off 8th Street and Dobson Road on the south and west sides of Sloan Park. Because Cubs Cactus League games routinely sell out with over 15,000 fans, you should contact the Sloan Park Ticket and Parking Office in advance to secure an oversized vehicle pass. If on-site bus spaces are full on game day, your driver can drop your group at the gate and stage nearby at Mesa Riverview or return to pick you up after the ninth inning. Having an air-conditioned bus waiting after three hours on the outfield lawn is the best way to wrap up a spring afternoon!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Expect heavy congestion along Rio Salado Parkway between Alma School Road and McClintock Drive starting two hours before first pitch, as well as backups on the Loop 202 exit ramps. Mesa traffic officers direct vehicles into specific parking entrances and restrict left turns across Rio Salado Parkway after the final out. Leaving Apache Junction by 10:30 a.m. for a 1:05 p.m. first pitch gives your group plenty of time to browse the team store and grab a Chicago-style hot dog before the game!

Quick Tips for Apache Junction Game-Day Charter Bus Groups

What takes a Valley sports trip from chaotic to effortless? Keep these quick game-day tips in mind: always remember that Arizona cities strictly enforce a 5-minute commercial vehicle anti-idling law, pack clear stadium-approved bags (storing your extra coolers and post-game gear safely in your bus’s luggage bays), and call (480) 448-4735 to ask about below-minimum phone deals or split-time packages if you only need a quick drop-off and pickup!