Charter Bus Parking & Dropoff Guide to Bay City Sports Venues & Arenas
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Michigan Stadium (Home of the Michigan Wolverines)
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Major Roadways to Michigan Stadium
Groups traveling south from Bay City typically take I-75 South to US-23 South outside Flint, then connect to I-94 West into Ann Arbor. From I-94, use Exit 175 (Ann Arbor-Saline Road) or Exit 177 (State Street) to approach the stadium corridor from the south. Avoid routing full-size motorcoaches through narrow downtown residential streets north of East Stadium Boulevard.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Michigan Stadium
Charter buses can briefly unload passengers along the curb on South Main Street near Gate 1 and Gate 2 or along East Keech Avenue on the north side of the bowl before traffic restrictions lock down. City police prohibit curbside idling, so have your group ready to step off right away. After the final whistle, coordinate a post-game meetup spot near Pioneer High School at the southwest corner of Main Street and Stadium Boulevard.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Michigan Stadium
Oversized vehicle and RV/bus parking is available adjacent to the stadium at Ann Arbor Golf and Outing Club and across the street on the Pioneer High School grounds, though permits sell out months in advance. If main lots are full, your driver can stage off-site at the South State Street Commuter Lot (Park & Ride) near I-94 Exit 177 and return for pickup once the crowd clears. Always confirm your oversized parking pass well before kickoff!
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
South Main Street between Stadium Boulevard and Pauline Boulevard closes to non-permitted vehicle traffic starting three hours before kickoff and remains closed until roughly 90 minutes after the game ends. Plan to depart Bay City at least four to five hours before kickoff to clear US-23 bottlenecks and arrive before street closures begin.
Midland Community Stadium
That’s right—whether you’re booking a school event charter bus for a high school football rivalry or bringing a track and field roster over from Bay City, Midland Community Stadium is just 25 minutes west! Through our statewide network, you can book a 25-passenger minibus for coaches and cheerleaders or a full-size 56-passenger motorcoach with undercarriage bays for equipment bags and band instruments. Just fill out one quick form to see live availability and pricing in under 30 seconds!
Major Roadways to Midland Community Stadium
Take US-10 West straight from Bay City into Midland and take the Bay City Road or Waldo Avenue exit, then connect to Washington Street heading toward the Midland High School campus. From there, turn onto East Lawn Drive for direct access to the stadium complex.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Midland Community Stadium
Visiting team buses and fan shuttles can pull into the main loop off East Lawn Drive near the ticket gates to drop athletes and spectators off right by the entrance. Keep your group gathered together near the main gate after the game so everyone can load quickly without blocking local neighborhood traffic.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Midland Community Stadium
Designated team and charter bus parking is available in the surface lots adjacent to Midland High School off East Lawn Drive and Washington Street. If multiple tournaments or Friday night games overlap, overflow bus staging is coordinated in the north school lots.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
While major highway closures are rare, East Lawn Drive, Washington Street, and Ashman Street back up quickly during Friday night kickoffs and regional track meets. Plan to arrive 60 to 90 minutes before game time so your driver can unload gear and park smoothly.
Dow Diamond (Home of the Great Lakes Loons)
No matter if you’re planning a corporate outing, a Little League team trip, or a birthday celebration, taking a private event bus rental to Dow Diamond makes catching a Great Lakes Loons baseball game a total home run!
Major Roadways to Dow Diamond
From Bay City, hop onto US-10 West for a quick 20-minute ride and take the M-20 / Business US-10 (Patrick Road / Indian Street) exit right into Downtown Midland. Follow Lyon Road or East Main Street directly to the ballpark gates.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Dow Diamond
Your driver can drop your group off along the wide curb on East Main Street right in front of the Home Plate Entrance, or near the State Street gate on the west side of the stadium. Because downtown Midland enforces active loading rules at the curb, make sure your whole group is waiting together outside the main plaza after the final out before signaling your bus to pull up.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Dow Diamond
Dow Diamond features dedicated oversized vehicle and charter bus parking in the main surface lot on the east side of the ballpark, entered off East Main Street and Haley Street. Have your group leader contact the Loons Ticket Office in advance to reserve a bus parking pass, or have your driver stage in nearby public surface lots along Cronkright Street.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Portions of East Main Street and State Street directly bordering the ballpark experience heavy pedestrian crossings and periodic closures during Loons post-game fireworks nights and concerts. Build in an extra 30 minutes when traveling along Business US-10 during weekday rush hour before a 7:05 p.m. first pitch.
Spartan Stadium (Home of the Michigan State Spartans)
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Major Roadways to Spartan Stadium
From Bay City, take I-75 South to I-69 West near Flint, then merge onto I-496 West or US-127 North into East Lansing. Take the Trowbridge Road exit for the south side of campus or Kalamazoo Street / Michigan Avenue to approach from the west. Avoid Grand River Avenue (M-43) right before kickoff, as student foot traffic slows buses to a crawl.
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Spartan Stadium
Charter buses without an inner-campus team permit should unload passengers along the perimeter of campus on Harrison Road near Kalamazoo Street or at the designated public charter bus drop-off area near Lot 89 at the corner of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane. From Lot 89, fans can hop a quick campus shuttle or walk north along Farm Lane to the stadium gates. After the game, gather your entire group at your agreed-upon perimeter spot before calling your driver, as MSU Police restrict unpermitted buses from entering central campus streets around Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Spartan Stadium
General public charter bus and RV parking is located in MSU Lot 89 at the intersection of Mt. Hope Road and Farm Lane on the south end of campus, while pre-registered group charters may be assigned to Lot 92 off Service Road. Lots open at 7:00 a.m. for noon and afternoon games, and parking passes should be purchased online ahead of game day.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
On MSU football Saturdays, West Shaw Lane, Red Cedar Road, Chestnut Road, and Birch Road inside the core campus ring close to general traffic several hours before kickoff. Heavy post-game traffic on Trowbridge Road and US-127 is managed by state and campus police using one-way outbound lane reversals. Plan to leave Bay City at least three and a half to four hours before kickoff so your group has plenty of time to park, set up the tailgate, and walk to the gates. Once you book on the national booking platform, the confirmation team will call to verify your exact East Lansing itinerary!
Ford Field (Home of the Detroit Lions)
From cheering on the Detroit Lions and catching the MHSAA high school football finals to stadium concerts, booking a ride to Ford Field is a breeze with Baycity
Major Roadways to Ford Field
Groups departing Bay City travel straight down I-75 South (Chrysler Freeway) for about 115 miles directly into Downtown Detroit. Use Exit 51C (Madison Avenue) or Exit 50 (Grand River Avenue / Gratiot Avenue), which feed right into the stadium entertainment district around Brush Street, St. Antoine Street, and Adams Avenue. If I-75 is backed up through Oakland County, your driver can also connect to M-10 (Lodge Freeway) or I-375 to approach the downtown grid. Always build in extra travel time if an overlapping Tigers game at Comerica Park or Red Wings game at Little Caesars Arena is happening next door!
Charter Bus Drop-Off & Pickup at Ford Field
Charter buses can drop passengers off along Beacon Street, St. Antoine Street, or the designated commercial loading zones along Gratiot Avenue and Madison Avenue just a block from Gate A and Gate G. Because Detroit Police prohibit buses from idling or waiting in active traffic lanes, have everyone step off promptly. After the game, meet your group at a clear landmark like the corner of Madison Avenue and Brush Street before texting your driver to pull up.
Charter Bus Parking & Waiting at Ford Field
Dedicated oversized vehicle, RV, and charter bus parking is available in Ford Field Lot 6 (entered off Wilkins Street and St. Antoine Street near the Eastern Market district, just a 10-minute walk north of the stadium) as well as select surface lots along Gratiot Avenue. Because oversized spots are limited on Lions game days, we strongly recommend reserving your bus pass online in advance through Ford Field’s official parking portal.
Event-Day Closures & Traffic
Starting three to four hours before kickoff on Lions game days and major concert nights, Brush Street between Adams Avenue and Gratiot Avenue, along with sections of Montcalm Street and Columbia Street, close entirely to vehicular traffic for the Pride Plaza fan festival. Post-game congestion around the I-75 and I-375 entrance ramps can easily add 45 minutes to your exit from Downtown Detroit. Planning to arrive in Detroit at least three hours before kickoff lets your driver clear the Exit 51 ramps early and keeps your trip right on schedule. Best of all, your driver handles all the highway traffic on the ride back to Bay City while your group relaxes in reclining seats!
Quick Tips for Bay City Game-Day Charter Bus Groups
Forget splitting into five different cars or stressing over who has to be the designated driver after the fourth quarter! Keep your whole group on one text thread so everyone meets at the pickup curb before calling your driver in, double-check each stadium’s clear bag policy so nobody gets held up at security, and reserve your oversized bus parking pass as soon as you buy your game tickets.