Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Fridley Sports Venues & Arenas
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Target Field (Home of the Minnesota Twins)
We make sporting event charter bus rentals to Target Field a total home run for Fridley baseball fans and youth leagues! Instead of splitting your roster into multiple cars and fighting North Loop traffic, everyone rides together in climate-controlled comfort. Your driver handles the downtown gridlock while your group gets hyped for the first pitch!
Major Roadways to Target Field
Groups traveling south from Fridley typically take I-694 West to I-94 East or head straight down MN-47 (University Avenue) into downtown Minneapolis. From I-94, your driver can take the 4th Street N. or Olson Memorial Highway (MN-55) exits to approach the ballpark’s western perimeter. Using N. 7th Street and N. 5th Street provides the most direct access around the ABC Ramps.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Field
Charter buses and minibuses drop off and pick up Twins fans along the designated commercial curb on 7th Street North between 3rd Avenue N. and Twins Way, right near Gate 3 and Target Plaza. Another common unloading zone is along 5th Street North near the Ford Center and Light Rail station. Active loading and unloading is strictly limited to 5 minutes, and drivers must remain with the vehicle at all times. Have your entire group gathered outside the gate before texting your driver to pull up to the curb!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Field
Because the adjacent A, B, and C Parking Ramps have height clearances between 6’8” and 8’2”, full-size motorcoaches and high-roof 25-passenger minibuses cannot park inside the garages. Instead, oversized vehicles park in the Twins Sightseeing & Charter Bus Lot located off Royalston Avenue N. just west of the 5th Street Garage, or stage in surface lots along N. Washington Avenue and near the Farmers Market off Lyndale Avenue N. We recommend reserving bus parking passes in advance through the Minnesota Twins Group Sales office so your spot is guaranteed on game day. Once you book online through the national booking platform, the confirmation team will help verify your exact staging plan!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Expect Twins Way and portions of 6th Street North and First Avenue North to close to regular vehicle traffic two hours before first pitch. Build an extra 30 to 45 minutes into your Fridley departure schedule when weekday afternoon games overlap with I-94 rush hour!
Target Center (Home of the Minnesota Lynx and the Minnesota Timberwolves)
Let your group enjoy every second of basketball action or a sold-out arena concert at Target Center without worrying about downtown parking ramps! Located right next door to Target Field in the heart of the Warehouse District, this busy venue sees heavy pedestrian and commuter congestion before every tip-off. Whether you book an 18-passenger minibus or a full-size coach, your group steps off right by the doors. Fill out our 30-second online form to compare vehicles and prices with no account needed!
Major Roadways to Target Center
Coming from Fridley, your charter bus can take I-35W South to I-94 West, exiting at 4th Street N., or cruise straight down I-94 East from the I-694 interchange. 1st Avenue North, 6th Street North, and Hennepin Avenue serve as the main downtown corridors framing the arena. Because Hennepin Avenue has dedicated transit lanes and heavy foot traffic, experienced drivers typically approach via N. 2nd Avenue or N. 7th Street. These wider commercial streets allow full-size buses to make turns toward the loading zones.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Target Center
Your driver can unload passengers along the designated curbside drop-off zone on 1st Avenue North between 6th Street and 7th Street, right outside the main Skyway lobby entrance. If 1st Avenue N. is closed for a major concert or playoff game, buses use the secondary loading zone on 6th Street North between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Keep your group together inside the lobby after the final buzzer so you can board quickly within the city’s 5-minute loading window!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Target Center
Target Center does not have an on-site surface lot for motorcoaches, and the connected Hawthorne Transportation Center and ABC Ramps cannot accommodate tall charter buses. Your driver will stage off-site at commercial surface lots near Royalston Avenue N., along N. 10th Street, or in industrial staging areas just north of Plymouth Avenue until you call for pickup.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Minneapolis Police frequently close 1st Avenue North between 6th and 7th Streets and restrict turns off Hennepin Avenue starting 90 minutes before major arena events. When the Twins and Timberwolves play on the same night, traffic around the Warehouse District doubles, so plan to leave Fridley at least two hours early. Your driver will coordinate an easy meetup spot a block away on 2nd Avenue North if post-game crowds lock down the main curb.
U.S. Bank Stadium (Home of the Minnesota Vikings)
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Major Roadways to U.S. Bank Stadium
From Fridley, the fastest route is taking I-35W South directly into downtown Minneapolis and exiting at Washington Avenue or 3rd Street S. Drivers can also use MN-65 (Central Avenue NE) across the Mississippi River to connect with S. 4th Street and Chicago Avenue near the stadium gates.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at U.S. Bank Stadium
Charter buses drop off and pick up passengers along designated commercial zones on South 3rd Street and South 4th Street between Park Avenue and Norm McGrew Place, just a short walk from the Legacy Gate. On non-NFL event days, loading is also permitted along Chicago Avenue South or 6th Street South depending on event security perimeters.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at U.S. Bank Stadium
Pre-paid oversized vehicle and charter bus parking is available in the Stadium Lot and designated surface lots along Washington Avenue South and in the Cedar-Riverside area east of I-35W. Tailgating is permitted in specific surface lots with an advance bus parking pass, which should be booked early through the stadium’s official parking portal since NFL Sundays sell out fast.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On Vikings game days and major concert nights, Chicago Avenue between 4th and 6th Streets, Norm McGrew Place, and portions of Kirby Puckett Place close completely to vehicle traffic hours before kickoff. Heavy bottlenecks form on the I-35W and I-94 commons, so leaving Fridley 2 to 3 hours before kickoff ensures plenty of time to unload and enjoy the pre-game plaza. Before heading back out after the fourth quarter, gather your entire group near the Medtronic Plaza or the intersection of Park Avenue and S. 4th Street so everyone walks to the bus together.
Allianz Field (Home of Minnesota United FC)
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Major Roadways to Allianz Field
Traveling from Fridley to the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul is a breeze via I-694 East to I-35W South, connecting onto MN-280 South and I-94 East. Your driver will take the Snelling Avenue (MN-51) or Lexington Parkway exit, placing your group right next to the stadium footprint. Local arteries like University Avenue W., St. Anthony Avenue, and Marshall Avenue frame the stadium block. Because the Metro Green Line runs down the center of University Avenue, charter buses use St. Anthony Avenue or Shields Avenue for smoother turning clearances.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Allianz Field
Allianz Field is situated in a dense urban shopping corridor with very limited on-site curb space, so charter buses use designated group drop-off zones along St. Anthony Avenue (just north of I-94) and Pascal Street North on the east side of the stadium. Buses are strictly prohibited from stopping on Snelling Avenue or blocking the Green Line light rail tracks on University Avenue. Have your fans ready to hop off quickly so your driver can clear the active traffic lane. After the final whistle, meet your group near the Loon Statue at the north plaza and walk together to Pascal Street for pickup!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Allianz Field
Because the stadium’s surface lots (Lots A, B, and C) are small and reserved for permit holders, charter buses typically stage off-site at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds or in commercial surface lots along Energy Park Drive and Transfer Road. Coordinate with Minnesota United FC Guest Services ahead of your match if you are bringing multiple buses so they can direct your drivers to approved oversized staging areas.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Starting two hours before kickoff, St. Paul Police close Shields Avenue, Spruce Tree Avenue, and Asbury Street immediately surrounding the stadium to create a pedestrian-only fan zone. Snelling Avenue and the I-94 exit ramps back up quickly during evening weekday matches. Arriving 90 minutes before kickoff lets your group bypass the worst Midway congestion and grab food inside the Brew Hall!
Grand Casino Arena (Home of the Minnesota Wild)
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Major Roadways to Grand Casino Arena
From Fridley, your driver will take I-694 East to I-35E South, which drops straight into downtown St. Paul via the W. Kellogg Boulevard or W. 7th Street (Fort Road) exits. I-94 East to the Marion Street / Kellogg Boulevard exit is another reliable route that keeps your bus out of neighborhood side streets. Once downtown, Kellogg Boulevard, West 7th Street, and Smith Avenue wrap directly around the arena and the connected Saint Paul RiverCentre complex.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Grand Casino Arena
The primary charter bus loading and unloading zone is located along West Kellogg Boulevard directly outside Gate 1 and the connected Saint Paul RiverCentre lobby. Additional curbside drop-off space is available along West 7th Street near Gate 2 or on Eagle Street on the south side of the complex. Because West 7th Street is packed with pre-game hockey fans and restaurant traffic, using the Kellogg Boulevard loop or the RiverCentre circular drive is usually the fastest and safest spot for large groups. Remember that St. Paul enforces a strict 5-minute active loading limit at all arena curbs!
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Grand Casino Arena
While the RiverCentre Parking Ramp and Kellogg Underground Ramp have height restrictions that prevent motorcoach entry, oversized surface parking is available nearby at the RiverCentre Surface Lot / Upper Chestnut Lot off Eagle Parkway and Chestnut Street. Charter buses also frequently stage in the oversized commercial lots near CHS Field in Lowertown (off Broadway Street and 4th Street E.) or along Shepard Road, just five minutes away. If you are bringing a youth hockey team or large convention group, parking passes for the Chestnut surface lot can be arranged in advance through the arena’s event services desk. Your driver will wait in the staging lot during all three periods and pull back up to Kellogg Boulevard as soon as your group is ready to board!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
During Minnesota Wild home games, concerts, and state high school tournament weeks in March, West 7th Street and Kellogg Boulevard experience heavy pedestrian delays and temporary lane restrictions controlled by St. Paul Police. Plan to depart Fridley at least 90 minutes before puck drop so your group glides past the I-35E and I-94 downtown merge with plenty of time to spare!
Quick Tips for Fridley Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
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