Party Bus In Minneapolis has been coordinating group transportation across the Twin Cities for over 15 years. Whether your group is heading to a Vikings game at U.S. Bank Stadium, bar-hopping through the North Loop, or catching a show at First Avenue, we make it easy to book the right vehicle with an all-inclusive quote in under 30 seconds. Call 612-234-4015 today!
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Minneapolis looks deceptively manageable on a map. Then you hit the I-35W and I-94 interchange downtown at 5:45 PM on a Friday, watch the Hennepin Avenue bridge back up in both directions, and realize that coordinating six separate cars through that mess is nobody's idea of a good night out. Party Bus In Minneapolis takes all of that off your plate.
Since 2011, we've coordinated thousands of group trips across the metro — from Uptown bar crawls and Twins opening-day tailgates to corporate shuttles between the Minneapolis Convention Center and hotels on Nicollet Mall. Our reservation team is available 24/7/365 to help you sort out timing, pick the right vehicle, and lock in your route. You get a single, all-inclusive price in under 30 seconds with no surprises when the bill arrives.
A 14-passenger Sprinter limo works beautifully for a bridal party pickup at a Loring Park hotel; a 56-passenger charter bus handles a full company outing to Canterbury Park without anyone drawing straws to stay sober. Whatever the occasion, we have a vehicle sized for it. Call 612-234-4015 to get started.
Our fleet covers every group size the Twin Cities throws at us. Book 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, 15- to 35-passenger minibuses, and 40- to 56-passenger charter buses — all with instant online pricing. Browse our full fleet or call 612-234-4015 for a free quote.
For groups headed to a bachelorette night through Northeast Minneapolis or a birthday crawl along Washington Avenue, our 15- to 50-passenger party buses arrive stocked with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, premium Bluetooth sound, and wraparound perimeter seating with an open dance area in the center. Smaller Sprinter limos handle bridal party runs and airport transfers with leather seating, USB charging at every seat, and tinted privacy glass.
Full-size charter buses cover the longer hauls — think a corporate retreat up to Brainerd, a school field trip to the Minnesota Zoo, or a stadium crowd heading south on I-35W to U.S. Bank Stadium — with reclining seats, climate control, overhead storage, onboard restrooms, WiFi, power outlets, and undercarriage luggage bays large enough for presentation equipment, ski gear, or a full tailgate setup. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available; just let us know before your trip date.
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Party Bus In Minneapolis offers all-inclusive pricing online in under 30 seconds — you will know the exact price before you ever book. Our Minneapolis party bus and charter bus rental prices break down as follows: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
Pricing moves based on vehicle type, the date, mileage, and how long you need the bus. State Fair weekend, prom season, and Vikings home games all push demand — and rates — higher. But whatever your final quote comes out to, it covers everything.
No surprise add-ons at checkout. Call 612-234-4015 any time for a free, personalized quote, or use our online tool for instant availability.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $312+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| Rates vary by trip length, travel dates, passenger count, amenities, and availability. Use our online quote form or call 612-234-4015 for exact pricing. | |||
Booking a Minneapolis party bus rental is easy with Party Bus In Minneapolis. Parking in downtown Minneapolis on a game day or a concert night is its own sport. The ramps along 3rd Avenue fill up an hour before kickoff, meters on 1st Street run out mid-event, and rideshare surge pricing between the Target Center and Uptown after a late show can double what you expected to pay.
When your group is 20 people, those problems multiply by 20.
One bus cuts out the whole equation. Your group boards together at one address, arrives together at the door, and gets picked up when the night ends — no splitting into four cars, no negotiating who stays sober to drive, no hunting for the same ramp where you parked four hours ago. Our 24/7 reservation team keeps your itinerary on schedule from the first call to the final drop-off, and because we've coordinated events across the Twin Cities for well over a decade, we know which approach roads close for the Twin Cities Marathon, which lots fill first at U.S. Bank Stadium, and exactly how much buffer to build into a MSP airport run on a Sunday afternoon.
That local knowledge is the part you can't buy on an app. Call 612-234-4015 any time to get a detailed, no-obligation price quote in minutes.
Party Bus In Minneapolis coordinates group transportation for every occasion across the Twin Cities metro. From airport transfers and concert shuttles to wedding coordination, prom nights, corporate events, and sporting tailgates — whatever brings your group together in Minneapolis, we have a vehicle and a plan ready. Call 612-234-4015 to get your group moving today!
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) (4300 Glumack Dr, St. Paul, MN 55111) handles nearly 40 million passengers a year across two terminals — the Lindbergh Terminal (Terminal 1) and the Humphrey Terminal (Terminal 2). For groups, that split creates a real coordination problem: half the party lands at one terminal, the rest at the other, and the connection between them runs through a tram that stops running at midnight.
A Minneapolis airport shuttle bus rental solves the split cleanly. Your group coordinator waits until everyone has cleared baggage claim, then contacts our team to confirm the bus moves to the correct commercial ground transportation zone. At Terminal 1, commercial bus pickup is on the lower level (Level 1) of the Lindbergh Terminal on the east and west curbs.
At Terminal 2, pickups are curbside at the lower roadway. We track flight changes automatically, so a delay at O'Hare doesn't leave your group stranded at the curb.
For cruise groups and convention shuttles heading from MSP into downtown, the bus drops you directly at your hotel on Nicollet Mall or the Minneapolis Convention Center without the Light Rail connection through Fort Snelling. Call 612-234-4015 to book your MSP airport shuttle today!
Minneapolis has a genuine bar scene worth celebrating in — and it sprawls across enough neighborhoods that trying to coordinate it in separate cars turns into a logistics headache by stop three. Start in the North Loop at Quincy Hall (530 N 3rd St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) or grab rooftop cocktails at Jefe (19 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403) before moving the party to Northeast Minneapolis breweries or back down Washington Avenue toward Bunker's Music Bar & Grill. Cap the night at The Lounge on Hennepin Avenue or dance until 2 AM at one of the Warehouse District clubs.
Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses come with a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, and wraparound perimeter seating that makes the ride between stops part of the party. Nobody draws straws for who has to stay sober, and nobody waits 18 minutes for a surge-priced rideshare at 1:30 AM on Washington Avenue. We'll build the custom schedule around your stops — just tell us where you want to go.
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A milestone birthday in Minneapolis deserves an entrance to match. Our 15- to 50-passenger party buses are available in multiple colors and configurations — load a custom playlist, coordinate the lighting scheme to match your party colors, and pull up to your venue in a way nobody in attendance will forget. Whether the celebration is heading to a quinceañera reception at Calhoun Beach Club (2925 Dean Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55408) or a Sweet 16 dinner in Edina, the bus keeps everyone in the same place instead of scattered across three family minivans.
For adult milestone birthdays — a 30th headed to Uptown bars, a 40th doing a dinner-and-show combo at Dakota Jazz Club (1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403) — a party bus turns the travel time into its own event. Instead of asking guests to navigate Uptown parking on a Saturday night, the bus handles pickup, drop-off, and every stop in between. Call 612-234-4015 any time to plan your Minneapolis birthday celebration!
Minneapolis punches well above its weight for live music. First Avenue & 7th St Entry (701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) anchors the downtown scene and draws sellout crowds into a neighborhood where street parking disappears by 8 PM and the ramps on 7th Street fill by showtime. Armory Minneapolis (500 S 6th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415) hosts arena-scale DJ and electronic acts in a 1930s National Guard building, with load-out traffic backing up onto Marquette Avenue after the show.
Target Center (600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) runs a full concert calendar alongside Timberwolves and Lynx home games, and the official rideshare pickup area sits on 7th Street North — a real scramble when 20,000 people walk out at once.
A Minneapolis concert party bus rental drops your group at the venue entrance and picks everyone up when the show ends — no competing with the post-show rideshare surge on your phone. Our party buses come loaded with LED lighting and Bluetooth sound, so the energy starts the moment the bus pulls away. Call 612-234-4015 now!
The Minneapolis Convention Center (1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403) draws major national conferences year-round, and the hotels along Nicollet Mall sit a convenient 10-minute walk away — in July. In January, that walk through a Minnesota windchill is a different calculation entirely, and your out-of-town attendees know it the moment they step outside.
A Minneapolis corporate bus rental keeps your employees, speakers, and VIP clients moving between their hotels, the convention center, and off-site dinner venues without anyone navigating downtown one-way streets in a rental car. For the Mall of America and corporate campuses clustered around the I-494 corridor in Bloomington and Eden Prairie, a charter bus handles the 494 commute so your team arrives focused instead of frazzled from the interstate merge. Minibuses work perfectly for smaller executive transfers — WiFi and power outlets on board mean the I-35W commute becomes a mobile conference room.
Call 612-234-4015 to discuss corporate shuttle contracts and group rates!
The Minnesota State Fair at the State Fairgrounds in Falcon Heights draws 2 million visitors across its 12-day run in late August and early September — making it one of the largest state fairs in the country by daily attendance. Como Avenue and Snelling Avenue become gridlock the moment the gates open, parking passes in the surrounding neighborhoods sell out weeks ahead, and the shuttle buses from remote lots run on unpredictable 20-minute cycles. A private Minneapolis charter bus drops your group at the fairgrounds gate and picks everyone up at a set time, so there's no circling neighborhood blocks and no guessing the shuttle schedule.
Twin Cities Pride takes over Loring Park each June, drawing hundreds of thousands to the parade route on Hennepin Avenue and the festival grounds, with parking in the surrounding Loring Park neighborhood genuinely unavailable. For family reunions, church retreats, and large birthday weekends, a charter bus or party bus keeps the whole group together for one flat, predictable rate — no splitting a 25-person crew into five cars and hoping everyone arrives at the same time. Call 612-234-4015 and we'll build a transportation plan for your event!
Prom season in the Twin Cities runs hard from mid-April through late May, and high schools across Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka counties all hold their proms within the same 6-week window. Demand for Minneapolis prom party bus rentals spikes fast — and so do the rates. A typical 6-hour prom rental for 30 students booked in January runs $1,800–$2,200 all-inclusive.
That same rental requested in April — when the calendar is already full — runs $2,800–$3,500 or higher, if a bus is even available. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing or no availability.
Party Bus In Minneapolis works directly with parent committees and student activity coordinators across the metro to confirm pickup plans, set itineraries, and keep the night running on schedule. A typical run covers school pickup, a pre-prom photo stop at Minnehaha Falls Park, venue drop-off at a downtown hotel ballroom, and after-party return. Call 612-234-4015 today to lock in your date!
Teachers and school administrators across Minneapolis and the suburbs trust Party Bus In Minneapolis for field trip coordination because we know the logistics before you ask. The Minnesota Zoo (13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124) requires bus groups to use the designated motorcoach parking area off the main lot circle — one organized charter bus keeps your class together from school pickup to zoo arrival without juggling a half-dozen parent carpools through Dakota County. The Science Museum of Minnesota (120 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102) sits right on Kellogg Boulevard with a clearly marked group drop-off lane on the north side of the building.
Private charter buses are much more comfortable than traditional yellow school buses on longer runs: overhead storage for backpacks, climate control, TV monitors for educational content on the way out, and onboard restrooms on full-size coaches so you're not stopping at a Casey's General Store 20 miles outside the city. ADA-accessible vehicles are always available — just let us know ahead of time. Call 612-234-4015 for Minneapolis school field trip bus rentals!
Game days at U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) funnel tens of thousands of Vikings fans into a downtown core where surface lot prices hit $60–$80 the day of the game, the ramps on 4th Avenue fill within the first hour of opening, and rideshare pickup after the final whistle sends fans to a designated zone on Chicago Avenue that backs up for 30-plus minutes. A Minneapolis party bus or charter bus changes all of that: your group pregames together on the way down I-35W, the bus drops everyone steps from Gate B or Gate E on the east side of the stadium, and it waits nearby for the post-game pickup.
For Minnesota Twins games at Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403), official bus and charter drop-off is on 7th Street North near the 3rd Base Gate, with bus parking available in the North Loop Ramp on 5th Street. Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx fans heading to Target Center (600 1st Ave N) use the designated commercial vehicle drop-off on 7th Street North. For wild-card games and playoff matchups at Xcel Energy Center (175 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102), the I-94 corridor between Minneapolis and St. Paul backs up from the Lexington Avenue off-ramp westbound after the final horn — a charter bus is already ready and waiting while everyone else is still walking to their car.
Call 612-234-4015 to book your game-day bus!
Wedding weekend in Minneapolis means guests flying into MSP from across the country, hotels scattered between Downtown, the North Loop, and St. Paul, and ceremony venues that range from the Basilica of Saint Mary (88 N 17th St, Minneapolis, MN 55403) to lakeside reception halls in Wayzata or Excelsior. Even experienced locals get turned around navigating between a 5 PM church ceremony on Hennepin Avenue and a 6:30 PM reception at The Nicollet Island Inn (95 Merriam St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) on a Saturday night when the North Loop is at capacity.
A Minneapolis wedding shuttle handles the whole sequence: hotel pickup, ceremony drop-off, cocktail-hour transfer, and late-night returns after the last dance — with a single point of contact from your first quote to the final drop-off. Nobody in your wedding party navigates Hennepin Avenue one-way streets in formalwear, and out-of-town guests don't need to rent a car for one weekend. A 14-passenger Sprinter limo makes the perfect bridal party vehicle on the wedding day itself.
Call 612-234-4015 for a free Minneapolis wedding transportation quote!
Minneapolis's craft beer and local winery scene has grown into something worth a full Saturday itinerary. Northeast Minneapolis alone hosts a concentration of taprooms — Bauhaus Brew Labs (1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413), Dangerous Man Brewing Co. (1300 2nd St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413), and Fair State Brewing Cooperative (2506 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418) are all within walking distance of each other, but getting between Northeast and the North Loop taprooms or down to Inbound BrewCo (701 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401) still involves navigating a grid of one-way streets. For wine, Schram Vineyards Winery & Brewery out in Waconia offers a full tasting experience about 35 miles west on US-212.
A Minneapolis party bus rental keeps your tasting group together from the first pour to the last — no splitting into separate cars, no one volunteering to skip the flight they actually wanted to try. The bus handles every stop and every route while everyone else focuses on the beer. Call 612-234-4015 for a free quote!
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Party Bus In Minneapolis serves the entire Twin Cities metro and beyond. Whether you need a Saint Paul party bus, a bus rental in Bloomington, transportation to Eden Prairie, a shuttle from Minnetonka, or a charter bus out to Maple Grove — Party Bus In Minneapolis has the right vehicle for your group. Call 612-234-4015 to get started!
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Party Bus In Minneapolis is proud to serve all cities in and around Minneapolis, including the ones below. If you don't see your city listed, call us at 612-234-4015 — we go anywhere your group needs to roll!
Booked this for my mom's 60th birthday and it made the whole night feel special. Everyone could spread out, the sound system was loud without being obnoxious, and the lights got my aunts dancing before we even left the driveway. Pickup around Minneapolis was right on time and the whole booking process took maybe ten minutes over the phone. Honestly the easiest part of planning the entire surprise.
Marisol R.
Devonte K.
Got a crew of nine together for a Vikings home game and this was the move. We loaded up coolers, blasted music the whole way, and didn't have to worry about parking near the stadium at all. The bus was clean and roomy and the seats were actually comfortable. Coming back through Minneapolis after the win felt like its own little party. Will absolutely do this again next season.
Priya N.
Our company used them to shuttle the team between an offsite and dinner. Communication was clear from the first email, they confirmed everything the day before, and the bus showed up looking sharp. It set a nice tone for the night and nobody had to skip the fun to drive everyone around. Smooth experience start to finish, and the quote was exactly what we ended up paying.
Liam O.
We rented this to shuttle our wedding guests from the ceremony to the reception and it took so much stress off the day. Two trips, everybody on time, grandparents got on and off easily, and the younger crowd treated the ride like a pre-party. The person I booked with was patient with all my schedule changes. Seeing everyone roll up to the venue together around Minneapolis was a moment I won't forget.
Minneapolis party bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. Our current rates: 14-passenger Sprinter limos run $170–$344/hour; small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. Pricing shifts based on mileage, time of year, and vehicle type — but you will never see a hidden cost on your invoice.
The fastest way to get an exact number is to call 612-234-4015 or use our online quote tool.
Charter buses and oversized vehicles drop off passengers on Chicago Avenue South on the east side of U.S. Bank Stadium, with access to Gate B and Gate E. After drop-off, buses are directed to designated oversized vehicle parking in nearby surface lots — all event-day parking requires a pre-purchased pass, and none are sold on site. Post-game rideshare pickup is on Chicago Avenue, but the queue backs up significantly after the final whistle. A chartered bus waits nearby and picks your group up at a pre-set time, which is exactly why groups book a bus instead of calling for a rideshare on the way out of a 70,000-person event.
At MSP, commercial buses pick up from the ground-level curb on the lower roadway (Level 1) at both terminals. At the Lindbergh Terminal (Terminal 1), the commercial pickup zones are on the east and west curbs of the lower level. At the Humphrey Terminal (Terminal 2), pickup is curbside at the lower departure/arrival roadway.
Your group coordinator should wait until the full group has retrieved luggage and is assembled at the agreed-upon door before contacting our team to bring the bus around. The official MSP ground transportation page confirms current zone assignments — we recommend reviewing it before your arrival date. Do not call for the bus until everyone is together; timing coordination at a high-volume airport is the difference between a smooth pickup and a missed window.
Three windows tighten availability the most: prom season (mid-April through late May), when every high school in the seven-county metro holds its prom in the same six-week window; Minnesota State Fair weekend (late August through Labor Day), when demand spikes across the entire metro; and Vikings home games, especially primetime matchups, when the calendar fills weeks in advance. The Twin Cities Marathon in October also compresses availability on that weekend. If your event falls within any of these windows, the practical answer is to book the moment your date is confirmed — waiting until three weeks out usually means paying a significant premium or getting nothing at all.
Yes. Bus parking for Target Field is available in the North Loop Ramp on 5th Street North, with drop-off on 7th Street North near the 3rd Base Gate. Bus parking passes must be purchased in advance through the Twins' official parking platform — no day-of bus passes are sold on site.
The 7th Street North drop-off puts your group steps from the gate entrance, which beats circling the warehouse blocks around Target Field looking for a ramp that still has room. We recommend checking the official Twins parking page before your game date to confirm current lot assignments and pass availability.
For most events, three to six months in advance secures the best price and the widest vehicle selection. For prom — book by January, full stop. For State Fair weekend, Vikings playoff games, and major concert dates at U.S. Bank Stadium, six months is not too early.
For smaller events on a regular weekend, two to four weeks of lead time is usually workable — but the earlier you call, the better the rate and the more options you have. Lock in your bus as soon as your headcount is finalized. Call 612-234-4015 right now to hold your date!
A Minneapolis party bus itinerary can run in a dozen directions — from lakeside parks to stadium concourses to historic downtown theaters. Here are six destinations our groups request most often, with the logistics that actually matter for group travel.
Home to the Minnesota Vikings and a rotating calendar of mega-events — including concerts, college football playoff games, and the X Games — U.S. Bank Stadium (401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415) seats 66,860 and sits on the east edge of downtown Minneapolis. All event-day parking requires pre-purchased passes; none are sold on site, and the closest ramps along 4th Avenue fill within the first hour of opening. Charter bus drop-off is on Chicago Avenue South at the east entry plazas near Gate B and Gate E. Post-game rideshare demand on Chicago Avenue is intense — a bus waiting nearby for pickup is the clean answer.
We recommend checking the official U.S. Bank Stadium parking page before your event for current lot assignments and approach road closures.
Address: 401 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612) 777-8700
Target Field (1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403) is the home of the Minnesota Twins and sits in the heart of the North Loop, one block west of the Warehouse District. The ballpark holds 38,544 and draws strong regular-season crowds from April through September. For groups, the key logistics detail is the 7th Street North drop-off near the 3rd Base Gate — it's the closest commercial vehicle access point to the main entrance.
Bus parking in the North Loop Ramp on 5th Street must be pre-purchased through the Twins' parking program. The Light Rail Blue Line stops at Target Field Station, but a charter bus handles groups of 20 or more far more cleanly than splitting everyone across multiple trains. Check the official Twins parking page for current rates and availability.
Address: 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 659-3400
Target Center (600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) hosts the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Minnesota Lynx, and a busy arena concert calendar that fills the Warehouse District from October through June. It seats up to 20,500 for concerts and sits one block east of First Avenue. Commercial vehicle drop-off is on 7th Street North; bus parking uses designated spaces in the adjacent Municipal Ramp B on 6th Street.
On concert nights, the 7th Street and 1st Avenue intersection backs up significantly after the final encore, and rideshare cars stage as far as two blocks away. A pre-arranged bus pickup at a set time cuts through the post-show scramble cleanly. Review the official Target Center parking page before your event date.
Address: 600 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 673-0900
The Minnesota State Fair at the State Fairgrounds (1265 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108) runs 12 days from late August through Labor Day weekend and draws around 2 million visitors — making it the second-largest state fair in the country by total attendance. Snelling Avenue northbound from I-94 backs up to the freeway on entrance mornings, and the surrounding residential streets in Falcon Heights and Como enforce permit-only parking restrictions during fair hours. Remote parking lots with shuttle service exist in St. Paul and Roseville, but the shuttle cycle adds 20–30 minutes each way.
A charter bus drops your group at the Snelling Avenue main gate or the Dan Patch Avenue gate at a set time and picks everyone up when the group is ready — no shuttle lottery involved. We recommend checking the official State Fair transportation page for current gate hours and bus staging areas.
Address: 1265 Snelling Ave N, Falcon Heights, MN 55108
Phone: (651) 288-4400
First Avenue & 7th St Entry (701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403) is one of the most storied music venues in the country — the room where Prince filmed Purple Rain, and a place that still books 300+ nights of live music a year across its two rooms. It holds around 1,550 in the main room and sits at the corner of 1st Avenue and 7th Street North in the Warehouse District. Street parking on 1st Avenue is metered and expires well before most shows end; the ramp on 7th Street fills fast on weekend nights.
A bus drops your group curbside on 7th Street, waits nearby during the show, and picks everyone up when the crowd spills out — no fighting for a rideshare with 1,500 other people. Ticket availability moves fast for high-demand shows; the First Avenue calendar is the place to monitor upcoming events.
Address: 701 1st Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 332-1775
Minnehaha Falls Park (4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417) is Minneapolis's most visited urban park — a 193-acre stretch along the Mississippi River bluff featuring the 53-foot Minnehaha Falls, paved trails, off-leash dog areas, a restored historic depot, and year-round access that draws picnickers in July and ice climbers in February. For group trips — family reunions, school nature programs, corporate team outings, and wedding photo sessions before a downtown reception — the park's main parking lot off Minnehaha Parkway fills completely on summer weekends, and overflow parking on the surrounding residential streets is limited. A charter bus or minibus drops your group at the Minnehaha Parkway main lot entrance near the falls overlook and waits in the oversized vehicle area while the group explores.
The parkway approach from Hiawatha Avenue is the cleanest route for larger vehicles. Check the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board page for current seasonal hours and event programming.
Address: 4801 S Minnehaha Dr, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Phone: (612) 230-6400