Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff at Sports Venues in Kearns

Delta Center (Home of the Utah Jazz (NBA) and the Utah Mammoth (NHL))

If you’re heading into Downtown Salt Lake City from Kearns to cheer on the Utah Jazz or catch Utah Mammoth hockey on the ice, Delta Center is just 25 minutes northeast! Navigating downtown traffic with a crowd can be a major headache on game nights. Renting a party bus or charter bus keeps your fan group together from first pickup to the final buzzer. You’ll step off right near the arena gates without hunting for spaces in packed downtown garages!

Major Roadways to Delta Center

From Kearns, your driver will typically take 5400 South (SR-173) or 4700 South east to connect with Bangerter Highway (SR-154) or I-215 North. From there, I-80 East and I-15 North lead straight to the 400 South or 600 South exits into Downtown Salt Lake City. These wide corridors give full-size motorcoaches smooth access to the arena district.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Delta Center

Charter buses drop off and pick up passengers along the designated commercial curb on 300 West on the east side of the arena or along 100 South near Gate A. Active loading and unloading is strictly enforced, so have your group gathered and ready to board before calling your driver back to the curb.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Delta Center

Delta Center’s attached Park Place lot has height and space restrictions During sold-out games, oversized vehicles are directed to stage in designated surface lots west of 400 West or near the Salt Palace Convention Center marshalling zones. Be sure to coordinate your exact post-game pickup spot with your driver before heading inside!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Traffic around South Temple, 300 West, and 400 South gets heavily congested starting 90 minutes before tip-off or puck drop. Portions of 300 West directly in front of the plaza frequently close to through-traffic to protect pedestrians crossing from The Gateway and TRAX stations. Additionally, Salt Lake City enforces a strict 5-minute anti-idling ordinance for commercial vehicles. Plan to leave Kearns at least two hours before game time so your group can breeze through security and grab concessions stress-free!

America First Field (Home of Real Salt Lake (MLS) and the Utah Royals (NWSL))

In Sandy, just 20 minutes southeast of Kearns, America First Field hosts thrilling Real Salt Lake and Utah Royals soccer matches! Booking a 25-passenger minibus or party bus lets your soccer club or fan group skip the steep parking hike up from State Street.

Major Roadways to America First Field

Traveling from Kearns to Sandy is a breeze when your driver takes Bangerter Highway (SR-154) south to 9000 South (SR-209) and heads east toward the stadium. Alternatively, buses can take 5400 South east to I-15 South, exiting at 9000 South (Exit 295) or 10600 South. Both routes connect directly to State Street (US-89) and Monroe Street, which frame the stadium complex.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at America First Field

The easiest passenger drop-off and pickup zone for charter buses is along Monroe Street on the west side of the stadium or at the designated north roundabout off 90th South. Dropping off on Monroe Street keeps your group out of the heavy pedestrian and car traffic backed up along State Street. After the final whistle, gather your entire group at the West Gate plaza before texting your driver to pull up. This ensures a quick, compliant loading process!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at America First Field

Oversized vehicle and charter bus parking at America First Field must be arranged in advance through stadium guest services, typically in the North Lot or designated overflow surface lots along 9000 South. If on-site bus passes are sold out, your driver can easily stage off-site near the Mountain America Expo Center just a few blocks south. Once the match ends, your bus is only five minutes away!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Expect heavy bottlenecks on the I-15 9000 South off-ramp and along State Street between 9000 South and 9400 South starting two hours before kickoff. Sandy City Police actively direct post-match traffic and restrict left turns onto State Street, so using Monroe Street or Harrison Street is your best bet for a fast exit.

Rice-Eccles Stadium (Home of the Utah Utes (University of Utah football))

It’s always a sea of red on Saturdays at Rice-Eccles Stadium, home of the Utah Utes! Located on the University of Utah campus about 30 minutes from Kearns, campus parking is dominated by Crimson Club permit holders. With a private bus rental, your alumni group or visiting team gets dropped off right near the gates without walking a mile uphill!

Major Roadways to Rice-Eccles Stadium

From Kearns, your driver will take SR-201 East or I-215 to I-80 East, then take Exit 126 for 1300 East heading north toward the University of Utah, or use I-15 North to the 600 South arterial connecting to Foothill Drive (SR-186) and 500 South. Both corridors lead directly to the south and west sides of the stadium.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Charter buses can unload passengers along 500 South near the south stadium plaza or along Wasatch Drive on the east side of campus, depending on game-day police barricades. Do not attempt to pull into the TRAX light rail loop directly south of the stadium, as it is restricted to UTA transit vehicles. After the 4th quarter, have your group meet by the Eccles Legacy Bridge or the southwest corner of 1300 East and 500 South for a smooth pickup. Our confirmation department verifies your exact campus drop-off plan after you book online!

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Rice-Eccles Stadium

Because nearly all surface lots surrounding Rice-Eccles Stadium are reserved for season ticket tailgating, visiting charter buses typically stage in the Guardsman Way Lot with a pre-purchased oversized permit, or relocate to off-campus commercial staging areas downtown. Be sure to contact University of Utah Commuter Services ahead of game day to secure a bus parking pass!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

Game days at the U bring over 50,000 fans onto campus, causing major gridlock along 500 South, 1300 East, and Foothill Drive. Campus police close 1400 East on the west side of the stadium to regular vehicle traffic several hours before kickoff for the Ute Walk and fan plaza events. Build at least 90 minutes of buffer time into your Kearns departure schedule so nobody misses kickoff!

Maverik Center (Home of the Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G League))

Check out minor league hockey with the Utah Grizzlies, catch Salt Lake City Stars basketball, or attend a state high school tournament at the Maverik Center! Located in neighboring West Valley City just 10 to 15 minutes northeast of Kearns, this is the closest major arena for local school event and fan groups. Renting a 30-passenger minibus makes quick work of this short neighborhood hop!

Major Roadways to Maverik Center

Getting to the Maverik Center from Kearns takes just minutes via Bangerter Highway (SR-154) north to 3500 South (SR-171) east, or by taking I-215 directly to the 3500 South exit. From 3500 South, turn north onto Decker Lake Drive (2200 West), which leads straight to the arena entrances.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Maverik Center

Your charter bus can pull right into the main loop off Decker Lake Drive on the west side of the arena to drop passengers off near the main box office plaza. Because the Maverik Center sits in a suburban entertainment district with wide lanes, unloading a full-size 56-passenger coach or party bus is fast and stress-free. Coordinate your post-game meetup outside the main west doors so everyone boards together.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Maverik Center

Unlike cramped downtown arenas, the Maverik Center features expansive surface parking lots surrounding the building that easily accommodate oversized vehicles! Charter buses and school buses are typically directed by lot attendants to park in the outer perimeter of the North Lot or East Lot near 3100 South. Oversized parking fees are paid on-site upon arrival. Since your bus stays right on the property, your driver is ready to roll the moment your event wraps up!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

While roads rarely close completely around the Maverik Center, heavy turn-lane backups happen at the intersection of 3500 South and Decker Lake Drive and at the I-215 off-ramps during weekday evening rush hour (4:30–6:30 p.m.). Approaching from 3100 South via Redwood Road or Constitution Boulevard can help your driver bypass the worst of the 3500 South congestion. Arriving 60 minutes before tip-off ensures a smooth pull-in!

The Ballpark at America First Square (Home of the Salt Lake Bees (Triple-A baseball))

Get a front-row seat to Triple-A baseball with the Salt Lake Bees at their brand-new home in South Jordan, The Ballpark at America First Square! Sitting right in the master-planned Downtown Daybreak community just 15 minutes south of Kearns, this modern stadium is a top pick for corporate outings, church groups, and Little League teams. Book a bus with group transportation services so everyone arrives together!

Major Roadways to The Ballpark at America First Square

Because Kearns sits directly north of South Jordan on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley, you don’t even have to touch I-15! Your driver can take Bangerter Highway (SR-154) or Mountain View Corridor (SR-85) south to South Jordan Parkway (10600 South) or 11400 South. From Mountain View Corridor, it’s an easy turn onto Grandville Avenue into the America First Square entertainment district.

Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at The Ballpark at America First Square

Charter buses can drop off baseball fans along the designated loading zones on Grandville Avenue or Ballpark Drive, just steps from the main stadium entry gates and the surrounding Daybreak plaza. Have your group ready to step off quickly so your driver doesn’t block neighborhood traffic or the nearby UTA Red Line TRAX crossing. After the 9th inning, meet your group at the main plaza entrance before calling your driver to the curb.

Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at The Ballpark at America First Square

Because The Ballpark at America First Square is integrated into a walkable urban village with structured parking garages and shared surface lots, oversized charter bus parking is designated in specific outer surface lots near Mountain View Corridor and South Jordan Parkway. Full-size motorcoaches cannot enter the multi-level retail parking garages due to height clearance limits. Your driver can either park in the designated oversized surface lot or stage nearby along the commercial corridors off 11400 South. We recommend confirming oversized lot assignments with Bees Group Sales when booking your group tickets!

Event-Day Closures & Traffic

On game days and concert nights, portions of Ballpark Drive and the immediate streets framing America First Square close to vehicle traffic to create a pedestrian-only fan zone. Expect commuter traffic along Mountain View Corridor and South Jordan Parkway before 6:35 p.m. weeknight first pitches. Leaving Kearns 60 to 75 minutes before first pitch gives your group plenty of time to explore the plaza!

Quick Tips for Kearns Game-Day Charter Bus Groups

No matter which Utah stadium is on your itinerary, keep these game-day rules in mind: Utah enforces a strict 5-minute commercial vehicle anti-idling law across Salt Lake County, so gather your whole group before calling your driver to the pickup curb! Also, remember to budget for clear-bag policies inside the venues and pre-purchase oversized bus parking permits whenever required. Want to tailgate? Let us know when you request your quote online so we can connect you with a tailgating-friendly bus!